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Gulf Shores Plans S’mores on the Shore for August 1
Enjoy Family, Friends, S’mores, Music and More at Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The City of Gulf Shores will once again host the annual S’mores on the Shore event on Thursday, August 1, at Gulf Place, located at 101 Gulf Shores Parkway. The festivities will start at 6 p.m. and will feature campfires, music, and free s’mores packets.
Baptist Hill Missionary Baptist to host revival services
Baptist Hill Missionary Baptist Church has announced details of their annual revival services. The officers and members of Baptist Hill Missionary Baptist Church are extending an invitation to the public to attend Annual Revival Services beginning on Sunday, Aug. 4 in the 121 a.m. service. The them for the services is taken from Psalm 8:5: […] The post Baptist Hill Missionary Baptist to host revival services appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Yabba's Wacky Snack Shack
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – One of the sweetest national days on the calendar happens on the third Sunday of July, National Ice Cream Day. National Ice Cream Day was established by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 and is the perfect excuse to indulge in your favorite frozen treat.
No deaths reported locally over Fourth of July weekend
Over the course of an extended five-day enforcement period, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated a total of nine traffic fatalities and three non-boating fatalities (drownings). However, this was the third year in a row where the state experienced zero boating related fatalities on Alabama waterways. The official Fourth of July travel […] The post No deaths reported locally over Fourth of July weekend appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Jazz in the City: 5 things to know about upcoming Mobile festival
For more than 20 years, Mobile’s Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival has kept the music going through the hottest part of the summer season. This year it keeps the bar high, with a member of New Orleans’ legendary Marsalis family headlining its centerpiece concert. Rather than...
Worldwide internet outage slowing flights at Alabama airports: What to know
A major internet outage affecting Microsoft on Friday morning has slowed flights at Alabama’s largest airports. “The global tech outage continues to cause delays for United, Delta, and American,” Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport posted on X. “But, things are moving slowly. Southwest Airlines not impacted by the outage. If...
U.S. Attorney’s Office launches initiative targetting gun switches
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced a new initiative on Thursday designed to target illegal machinegun conversion tools, known as switches. Operation Flip the Switch falls under Project Safe...
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of July 19-21
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. The Market at MidCity - Every Sunday until November 10, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring 50 local vendors. Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival - Rides priced at one 50-cent ticket each. The carnival runs Thursday through Saturday evenings until July 27.
Sea Turtle Nest Vandalized In Orange Beach
A sea turtle nest was vandalized on Orange Beach on July 17th and 18th. The incident left one hatchling dead and several eggs broken, although most of the nest remained intact. The viability of the remaining eggs is uncertain. This act has prompted the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to install cameras to monitor the nest and deter further incidents.
Youth Mental Health Summit gives teens tools to navigate life's struggles
Dozens of Pensacola teens were in attendance for the inaugural Youth Mental Health Summit on Friday where speakers, community resource groups and volunteers came together to start the mental health conversation early. The event was held by Storytelling Solutions of America at the Gateway Church of Christ and featured information...
Researchers study forest deep beneath the Gulf
BATON ROUGE – The ancient underwater forest about eight miles off the coast of Gulf Shores, Alabama, is known as a time capsule from the last ice age — and for the first time, researchers understand why. Chemical and pollen analyses found the bald cypress trees were buried...
Cozumel Mexican Grill Opens Fairhope Location
Cozumel Mexican Grill of Fairhope has opened at 18177 Wright Boulevard. This is the third location for Kate Hurtado, who says the restaurant is a “family owned Mexican restaurant with deep roots into Mexican cuisine.” It is focused on providing a good atmosphere and meals with the “traditional essence of Mexican culture.” The restaurant’s other locations are in Foley and Loxley.
homeRN Opens Mobile Bay Location
HomeRN, a concierge caregiving and nursing company that provides in-home care services, has announced a new franchise location with homeRN Mobile Bay servicing select areas of Mobile and Baldwin counties. Led by Courtney Nix, a lifelong resident of Mobile, homeRN Mobile Bay, will serve clients in Mobile, Daphne, Fairhope and Spanish Fort beginning in early August. Nix has 15 years of experience as a nurse and nurse practitioner in the community. homeRN offers a wide range of services including caregiving, nursing, intravenous therapy and urgent care.
Tanger Outlet Celebrates Families With Tax Free Back to School Shopping Holiday
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Want to save money on school clothes and have a chance to win Taylor Swift Tickets! Tanger Outlets in Foley invites shoppers to kick off the start of the school season in style with its Back-to-School Era Event on Saturday, July 20 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., which also coincides with Alabama’s Tax-Free Holiday, July 19 – July 21. While shopping for the latest looks and best deals from top brands including Nike, Crocs, J.Crew, H&M and Gap, families can celebrate with an array of fun-filled activities, games and giveaways. Mix 99.9 will be on-site to give away a pair of Taylor Swift tickets for her New Orleans show. Registration will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The winner will be announced at 5:30 p.m., and they must be present to win.
Foley To Discuss Plans For Indoor-Outdoor Aquatic Center
Foley residents will have a chance to provide input on plans for the city’s indoor-outdoor pool facility to be built in Max Griffin Park. The city will hold a public input meeting on July 23 on the proposed Foley aquatics center. The discussion will allow residents to comment on the project before the design of the center is complete. The new facility will replace the outdoor pool built in 1953. Features for the new facility are still being designed, but the new pool will include improvements such as Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility. The new center would be built on the site of the current pool in Max Griffin Park. Plans call for construction to begin after the end of the summer swimming season in 2025. The current pool would be demolished to allow for construction of the new aquatic center.
Foley Space Leased To Excel Beach Services
Mike Reid of Merrill P. Thomas Co., Inc., represented both the landlord (a private company) and tenant (Excel Beach Service) in the lease of 18270 County Road 12 in Foley. This is a 4,480-ft2 industrial building featuring office, showroom and warehouse space. Excel Beach Service is a locally owned and operated provider of beach and bonfire experiences along the Gulf Shores, Perdido Key, 30A and Destin coastlines. It offers a range of services including beach chair, umbrella and side table rentals, as well as paddleboard rentals and beach bonfire setups.
Numerous showers and storms expected this weekend
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Welcome to the weekend! Showers and thunderstorms are likely this weekend, with morning showers leading to isolated afternoon and evening storms. Highs this weekend will be in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. This more unsettled pattern is expected to continue into the week ahead, so you will want to download the FOX10 Weather App to keep yourself updated!
$100 Off: Alabama’s Tax-Free Weekend Kicks Off – Save Big on School Supplies and Clothes!
From July 19 to July 21, Alabama’s tax-free weekend allows savings on school supplies and clothes under specific price limits. Alabama’s Tax-Free Weekend Brings Big Savings on School Supplies and Clothes This weekend, Alabama shoppers can save money on school supplies and clothes. From July 19 to July 21, many items will be tax-free. This […]
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