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Wawa grand openings set for Mobile, Robertsdale stores
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two more Wawa stores are coming to Alabama, and grand opening celebrations are scheduled, according to company officials. Wawa said in a press release that the new gas station and convenience stores are coming to Mobile and Robertsdale. Both stores, which are scheduled to have grand openings on Aug. 29, come four […]
Thursday heat & thunder; Ernesto forecast to reach major hurricane status
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The heat stays high in the coming days, but there will be a better chance for daily scattered showers and thunderstorms. A Heat Advisory is in effect today from 10AM-7PM. Heat index values could spike up to 110. Daytime highs will range mainly in the...
Foley Commission to Review New Restaurant and Subdivision Plans
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The owners of Doc’s Seafood recently sold their long-held restaurant Hazel’s Nook in Gulf Shores to the owners of Duck’s Diner but are now moving on a new Doc’s location in Foley of the iconic Alabama Gulf Coast restaurant staple.
South Alabama offensive lineman medically retires from football
South Alabama offensive lineman John Ward has been forced to “medically retire” from football due to chronic knee problems, head coach Major Applewhite confirmed to AL.com on Wednesday. Ward, a redshirt freshman from Atmore who was part of the Jaguars’ 2023 signing class, worked as the team’s second-team...
Jackson RB EJ Crowell one of nation’s top prospects in 2027
Jackson running back EJ Crowell is the No. 6 sophomore recruit in the nation, according to the latest rankings by 247 sports. The 5-foot-11, 205-pound Crowell is the No. 1 player in Alabama in the Class of 2027 and the No. 1 running back in the country. As a freshman...
Saraland Mayor proposes pause on new housing as locals raise concerns
SARALAND, Ala. (WALA) - Saraland residents are worried about a series of proposed subdivisions that could bring hundreds of new homes to the area. “I’m not opposed to growth,” said Keith Bush, who says he’s lived on Celeste road for over 50 years. “I am all for growth. We all have to grow. We all have to get bigger. We have to get better. Growth hurts, as a matter of fact, but I think we need to have everything in place before we decide to bring in this many homes.”
Dothan native represents district at Democratic National Convention
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Mary Elizabeth Parker’s interest in politics began in the sixth grade, which, according to her, was probably a bit soon. A recent graduate of Samford University, Parker is now headed to Chicago as a delegate for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The opportunity stemmed from...
Maplesville comes in No. 8 in ASWA preseason poll for Class 1A
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Maplesville High School was selected in the preseason top 10 poll of Class 1A by the Alabama Sports Writers Association on Aug. 7. The Red Devils were placed eighth in the poll following an 8-5 season last year that saw them advance to the third round of the AHSAA […] The post Maplesville comes in No. 8 in ASWA preseason poll for Class 1A appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Arrest made in Red Roof Inn homicide, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection to a December 2023 homicide at a Red Roof Inn. According to an ECSO Facebook post, Delarius M. Riley Jr. was arrested. He is accused of second-degree murder and discharging a firearm in public. The homicide occurred on Dec. […]
Recalled cucumbers linked to at least 449 illnesses have been pulled from stores, CDC says
At least 449 people were likely sickened by cucumbers tainted with Salmonella bacteria, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. Since June, the agency has been investigating an outbreak linked to cucumbers originating with producers in Florida. In its latest update, it said individuals in 31 states and the District of Columbia reported becoming ill after eating affected cucumbers, with 125 ending up hospitalized, though no deaths were reported.
Florida election officials warn of false rumor about ballot markings days before the state’s primary
NEW YORK – An unfounded claim that election workers will invalidate ballots by writing on them is prompting election clerks in Florida to correct the record ahead of next week’s state primary. Clerks in Collier and Escambia counties, home to Naples and Pensacola, are reassuring voters that the...
Report: Pensacola woman steals truck, kidnaps child, leads deputies on chase
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A 31-year-old Pensacola woman was arrested late Wednesday afternoon after allegedly stealing a vehicle, kidnapping a child and then trying to evade deputies, according to an arrest report. According to the report, ShereeSturdivant first stole a man's pickup truck at a service shop on Mobile Highway. The...
Capital Murder Conviction of Lonterry Harrison of Gadsden Upheld in Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the capital murder conviction of Lonterry Orlando Harrison, 23, of Gadsden. Harrison was convicted in the Etowah County Circuit Court on October 24, 2022. The evidence at trial showed that the victim, A. J. Huff, was with a...
Columbus city councilman pleads guilty to DUI charge in Alabama
The court ordered Ward 4 Councilman Pierre Beard to pay more than $2,000 in fines for the misdemeanor counts. Columbus city councilman pleads guilty to DUI charge in Alabama. A Columbus councilman pleaded guilty Tuesday to driving under the influence and marijuana possession related to a traffic stop in December.
Cullman City Schools among best in Alabama in state rankings
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to state testing in English/Language Arts, Math and Science from the 2023-2024 school year, Cullman City Schools remains in the Top 10 academically compared to the more than 100 districts across the state. The rankings and results factor in student performance in tests such as the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP), ACT and Alternative Assessment.
Huntsville Hospital once again named ‘best’ in North Alabama by U.S. News
The 2024-25 U.S. News “Best Hospitals” rankings are in, and Huntsville Hospital has once again been named the best acute-care facility in North Alabama and the No. 2 hospital in the state. The exclusive list ranks hospitals in states and major metro areas and recognizes hospitals in every region of the country.
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