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Alabama birthing units are closing to save money and get funding. Some say babies are at risk
GROVE HILL, Ala. (AP) — One of the last remaining birthing units in southern Alabama will close next month to qualify for federal funding that will save the hospital’s emergency services, but doctors warn the move may cost newborns and pregnant women essential access to obstetric care. Nestled...
Saharan dust shields hurricane development, but watch out for Florida heat Saturday
While the National Hurricane Center continued its confidence that there would be no tropical activity in Atlantic areas for the next week, Saharan dust and a few tropical waves were what forecasters watched Saturday. The real impact for Florida on Saturday will come from the heat. The entire Florida peninsula can expect triple-digit heat indexes with some in Southwest Florida predicted for 110 degrees, and 106 as far north as Jacksonville. Heat advisories are in effect for...
City of Foley, Baldwin County to remove debris in Magnolia River Basin
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Foley is partnering with Baldwin County to remove debris that is clogging a waterway, according to officials. The waterway officials are focusing on is the Magnolia River Basin, a press release said. According to a news release from the City of Foley, the project aims to remove debris […]
Woman survives after car gets trapped under tanker truck on interstate
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - First responders in Alabama rescued a crash victim who was trapped in her car underneath a tanker truck on Friday morning. The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department said its rescue crews were called before 8 a.m. about a collision on Interstate 65 near Government Boulevard. Crews worked...
Lowndes County resident, ABBA founder to be inducted in Alabama Business Hall of Fame
Hope Hull resident and Alabama Black Belt Adventures (ABBA) founder Thomas A. Harris was among others that will be inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame on Nov. 14. Harris is an investment banker and entrepreneur who graduated from Auburn University in 1971 and later went on to found Merchant Capital based in Montgomery.
Downtown Mobile Restaurant And Retail News
The Downtown Mobile Alliance recently announced restaurant expansions and retail news in the Downtown Lowdown. Chuck’s Fish is adding a bar and additional seating to the vacant space next door, with the expansion expected to be complete by the end of July. On the same block of Dauphin Street, Grace is also expanding, creating space for large gatherings, private events and general overflow seating when demand is high. Additionally, signs announcing the opening of BND Clothing were posted at 362 Dauphin Street, the former location of the Tres menswear boutique.
FOX10 wins 5 Nappie Awards
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It was a night to celebrate the best of the Port City as the Nappie Awards ceremony took place at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile and FOX10 News would like to say thank you to everyone who voted for us this year. FOX10 News won...
Hawthorne resigns, accepts new role with state BOE
Crenshaw County Schools Superintendent Dodd Hawthorne announced his resignation following acceptance of a position with the Alabama State Board of Education. Hawthorne will take on the role of Assistant State Superintendent for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Workforce Development, effective August 16. Hawthorne highlighted critical challenges facing the state’s education department, emphasizing the need […] The post Hawthorne resigns, accepts new role with state BOE appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Heavy rains caused 4 sewer overflows in Prichard, officials say
MOBILE COUNT, Ala. (WKRG) — Authorities are warning residents to take precautions after heavy rains caused a series of sewer overflows in Prichard. The Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board shared details about four overflows that spilled around 103,000 gallons into two bodies of water. Location Estimated Gallons Receiving Water 218 Patricia Ave. 22,200 Gum […]
Prichard water system has stopped paying investors, receiver says
CHICKASAW, Ala. (WALA) - The water system that serves here and Prichard has stopped making debt payments on more than $55 million that the utility borrowed, according to the man appointed by a judge to oversee the troubled utility. The revelations came as an advisory panel struggled to reach consensus...
A first: Some grandparents/relatives taking care of children to get financial help
For some grandparents and relatives across Alabama raising children who are impacted by the opioid epidemic, some much-needed financial assistance is coming their way for the first time in state history.
The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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