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Alabama stars nominated for People’s Choice Country Awards; voting open
NBC has unveiled the nominees for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, and a rising Alabama group is up for both top group and top song honors. The Red Clay Strays, who recently released an album amid a year full of triumphs such as opening for The Rolling Stones, lead the Alabama contingent in the nominations. The Mobile-based band is nominated for group/duo of 2024 and group/duo song of 2024 for “Wanna Be Loved,” written by Dakota Coleman and Matthew Coleman.
Alabama National Guard offers an inside look at summer training
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Alabama National Guard operates with year-round training, but this summer has been incredibly busy. From air to land, the agency has been working with NATO allies to prepare for anything that may be a threat to our national security. Every state’s National Guard partners with a nation in Europe. Alabama’s partner […]
Ongoing Investigation: Another HS Football Player,14-years-old, Dies After Collapsing at Practice
Just a week after a 15-year-old high school football player from Virginia died after collapsing on the field, a 14-year-old HS football player from Alabama died after collapsing at practice. The HS football player from Alabama was a freshman. The 14-year-old HS football player from Alabama, Semaj Wilkins, was a...
1 of 2 suspects charged in Alabama slaying of pregnant woman, man has capital murder charge dropped
One of two suspects charged with capital murder in the 2015 deadly shootings of a pregnant woman and a man in Muscle Shoals had his case dismissed Tuesday, court records showed. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office, which is prosecuting the slayings of Gary Baskins, 25, Kayla Glover, 23, and...
Alabama Forestry Commission preparing for fall fire season
TROY, Ala. (WSFA) - Officials have started preparing for the fall fire season, and the Alabama Forestry Commission is stressing the importance of getting a permit before burning. People in Troy saw large clouds of smoke over the city Wednesday morning as the AFC conducted a controlled burn. “Our fire...
Emmy’s Thrift Shop in Fairhope reopening Saturday after expansion
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — An old thrift shop — that raises money for people in need — is getting a new look. Emmy’s Thrift Shop is reopening this weekend after a big expansion. The store’s name is a play on EMI or Ecumenical Ministries Incorporated. All the profits generated from donations go back into their […]
Mobile County provides funding for new science building at Spring Hill College
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Commission voted Monday morning to approve partial funding for a new Health and Science Innovation Center at Spring Hill College. $750,000 will be put up for the center from Mobile County, and Spring Hill College is hoping the City of Mobile will provide an additional $1.5 million. […]
Stray pooches in paradise need permanent home after lengthy stay at Gulf Shores PD
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — Six stray dogs are being temporarily housed in kennels outside of the Gulf Shores Police Department until they find a home and are adopted. When the police department receives a call regarding a stray dog, they search for its owner in the area. If they’re unsuccessful, they’ll bring the dog […]
Mobile councilman aims to kickstart affordable housing
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City Council on Tuesday considered a proposal by Councilman William Carroll to promote affordable housing in the city and beyond, but the idea drew sharp questions from Mayor Sandy Stimpson. Carroll, whose district includes downtown and parts of Midtown and northern Mobile, has been working...
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