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High school students gain service academy insight
Choosing to attend a military service academy can invoke many questions, so to provide some answers, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong held an academy meet-and-greet event Aug. 17 In Huntsville. Strong, who represents Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, held his first Military Service and Academy Day in 2023 to help students and...
How Project Horseshoe Farm is impacting communities in Alabama + across the country
When John Dorsey moved to Greensboro in 2005, he took on a small role with an after-school program in the community. That role quickly turned into a passion and now, he’s the executive director of Project Horseshoe Farm. The non-profit organization is helping to create a sense of community through social and emotional support for those who need it the most.
Alabama congregation founded in 1847 sues United Methodists, says it owns church building
A 177-year-old Demopolis church has sued the Alabama-West Florida Conference arguing that it should be allowed to leave the United Methodist Church and take its property with it. The First Methodist Church of Demopolis, founded in 1847, says it has owned its own property throughout its history and has never...
Gulf Winds supports Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
Special to the Advance Gulf Winds made a donation to the Escambia County Area Agency on Aging in Atmore on Aug. 27, according to officials. Gulf Winds Credit Union’s charitable arm donated $5,000 to support the agency’s ongoing work to provide local seniors with opportunities to socialize, access nutritious meals and receive supportive services, a […] The post Gulf Winds supports Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Anticipate marble-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Escambia and Baldwin counties Wednesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 2:46 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:30 p.m. for Escambia and Baldwin counties. Prepare for marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:46 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Bratt,...
U.S. Attorney for Middle District resigns, replaced by Montgomery attorney
An announcement from the Middle District of Alabama has announced that Jonathan S. Ross resigned effective Aug. 24 and has been replaced by Kevin P. Davidson from Montgomery. During his time as U.S. Attorney Ross "prioritized" prosecution of violent offenders, which included possession of machine gun conversion devices, and narcotics dealers.
Grand jury upgrades Mobile man’s charge to capital murder in girlfriend’s death
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A man charged with fatally shooting a woman in front of her children now faces a capital murder charge. A Mobile County grand jury upgraded the charges against Milton Lamar Farris, 38, of Mobile. He also faces charges of robbery, kidnapping, receiving a stolen firearm and raping a child.
Lady Chiefs fall to Flomaton 3-0 Tuesday night
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Northview’s Lady Chiefs fell 3-0 (17-25, 21-25, 20-25) to Flomaton Tuesday night at home. The Lady Canes took leads in each game, and held on late despite a late surge by the NHS girls.
Mobile City Council approves funding for Spring Hill College’s new Health and Science Innovation Center
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile City Council approved their part of an agreement to help fund Spring Hill College’s new Health and Science Innovation Center. It’s an agreement that’ll see the city council and the county commission each contribute $250,000 a year for the next three years to go towards the project. The new center will allow them to increase their nursing program from 40 to 120 students while also increasing enrollment in their pre-med and health sciences program. Spring Hill College says an economic impact study shows just how beneficial this project is for everyone.
Finalists named for Brewton City Schools superintendent
In the search for the new superintendent for the Brewton City Board of Education, the names of the five finalists were revealed during a meeting of the group on Monday. According to information released by the Alabama Association of School Boards, who is conducting the search, the five candidates vying for the position are: George […] The post Finalists named for Brewton City Schools superintendent appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Trees for Hope, a fundraiser to spread hope and Christmas cheer, coming to Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries is preparing to host an event that organizers say is designed to spread hope and Christmas cheer to Alabama foster children. According to a news release, the Trees for Hope Gala and Auction is scheduled for Nov. 14 from 6-8 p.m. at Spring […]
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed endorses Shomari Figures in Alabama congressional race
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, who considered running for Congress in Alabama’s redrawn 2nd District but did not, endorsed Democratic nominee Shomari Figures of Mobile at a press conference today in Montgomery. Figures faces Republican nominee Caroleene Dobson, a Montgomery attorney, in the Nov. 5 general election. Figures, who is...
Gulf Shores Council Approves New Condos in Waterway District
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The Gulf Shores City Council met this week to vote on several items. After approving expense vouchers in the amount of $1,882,331 (new fire truck was within the expenses) the city council heard from Lee Jones of the City Planning Department. Mr....
Chickasaw man accused of burglarizing financial service provider: CPD, MCSO
CHICKASAW, Ala. (WKRG) — The Chickasaw Police Department and the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a man who was wanted in connection to a burglary. CPD responded to a burglary call at Liberty Tax and Loan, located at 325 N. Craft Highway, on April 15. Over the course of a five-month investigation, 22-year-old […]
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