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Search Escalates for Missing Alabama Woman Last Seen in Orlando, Officials Seek Public's Help
The search intensifies for Lea Marie Lankford, a 37-year-old woman from Alabama, who has been reported missing in Orlando, as law enforcement officials appeal to the public for any leads. Lankford, last seen in the vicinity of a resort on Universal Boulevard on August 8 and 9, failed to return to her job following a scheduled vacation, sparking concern from her family and authorities, as reported by FOX 35 Orlando.
'Welcome to Jay' documentary examines 'sundown town' reputation through a 2010 killing
A cross between a true crime and history documentary can describe the new independent film "Welcome to Jay." Filmmaker Jeffrey Morgan examines the town of Jay's reputation as a "sundown town" by examining the 2010 killing of an 18-year-old Black man by a 21-year-old white man at a party in Jay. ...
Pensacola High School assistant principal charged with video voyeurism of teen girl
The Pensacola Police Department arrested the assistant principal of Pensacola High School Wednesday afternoon for a sex offense for allegedly filming a teen girl undressing in the bathroom and her bedroom roughly five years ago. A report states the victim, who was 17 years old at the time of the alleged offense,...
Operation Christmas Child spokesperson to speak
Area residents will have an opportunity to hear first-hand stories of how Operation Christmas Child impacts lives. The Camellia Area Team will be hosting local events featuring the inspirational testimony of a young man who received a shoebox as a child in Fiji. East Brewton First Baptist Church will host the first event on Friday, […] The post Operation Christmas Child spokesperson to speak appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Destin's Deshawn Ford to play basketball at next level
Deshawn Ford, a recent graduate of Destin High School, has committed to the Vermont State University Lyndon Men's Basketball program for the Fall 2024 semester. Ford will study Inclusive Childhood Education. Ford, a 6-foot-3 wing, was a three-year varsity starter at Destin, the first three years of Destin's existence. He...
Santa Rosa Republican Executive Committee member caught stealing campaign signs
George Oedsma, a member of Santa Rosa County Republican Executive Committee, faces a charge of petty theft after being caught with a stash of Sam Parker campaign signs in the back of his SUV. Parker said a local business owner had witnessed a vehicle pull into an empty parking lot of a...
Concerns arise over Milton plan to discharge contaminants near drinking water wells
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has added its voice to those of water utilities and conservationists in expressing concerns about the level of dangerous contaminants known as forever chemicals, or PFAS, the city of Milton could potentially be discharging into the ground within the boundaries of the Santa Rosa County's Wellfield Protection District. ...
A-List No. 8: Auburn-bound Jourdin Crawford can dominate up front for Parker
The A-List is AL.com’s ranking of the top 15 senior prospects in the state of Alabama. We will count down one each day until No. 1 is revealed Aug. 22. Parker High School defensive lineman Jourdin Crawford has drawn a lot of attention for quite a while. He said he first caught the eye of college recruiters as a ninth grader.
Online auction for Alabama’s surplus property starts Saturday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Items from Alabama’s Surplus Property Division will be up for auction starting Saturday, including used vehicles, computers, furniture and more. The auction will be held through an online bidding site from 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 17 until 6 p.m. on Aug. 25. The items will be listed online starting Saturday. Bidders […]
Leaders share challenges and solutions at the ‘Drive Electric Alabama’ EV Summit
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama Power came together with state leaders Thursday to discuss the future of electric vehicles in Alabama. “Some fifty organizations, many of whom are here today, have joined together to ensure that Alabama is globally competitive as the EV economic ecosystem matures,” said Governor Kay Ivey. The event featured leaders from […]
Seasons May Change, but Challenges and Temptations Won’t
With a solid month away from the turn of a brand-new season, it reminds me to understand the power of the change in seasons because we can become open to some negative things — attacks and challenges — when we’re not aware of that change. In Alabama,...
York Area Athletes Excel in Winter Sports Postseason Action
Area athletes excelled in the winter postseason, showcasing strong performances in bowling, wrestling, and basketball. Various local teams competed at the state level, with standout individual accomplishments as well. Notable highlights include York's wrestling team qualifying a record 12 athletes for the state competition and multiple athletes from the area earning medals in wrestling. In basketball, teams faced off in competitive district finals with varying successes, as both boys and girls attempted to secure state tournament bids.
Alabama election officials make voter registration inactive for thousands of potential noncitizens
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Thousands of registered voters in Alabama who have previously been identified as noncitizens by the federal government will have their registration status changed to inactive, the secretary of state announced this week in a move that prompted quick opposition from voter rights advocates. Secretary of State Wes Allen announced on Tuesday that 3,251 people will receive letters notifying them that their voter registration status has been made inactive. Allen’s office cross-referenced a list of noncitizen identification numbers provided by the Department of Homeland Security with local voter registration data in order to identify them, he said in a written statement. Alabama has over 3 million registered voters, according to the secretary of state’s office. “This is not a one-time review of our voter file. We will continue to conduct such reviews to do everything possible to make sure that everyone on our file is an eligible voter,” Allen said. He added that he would provide the Attorney General’s Office with the list for “further investigation and possible criminal prosecution.”
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