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First performer is last to take the stage before Mobile's Civic Center Theatre demolition
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — After 60 years serving the citizens of Mobile, Thursday night the old Mobile Civic Center Theatre saw its last production. "Play It Just One More Time" was a dance tribute to the theater, which is expected to be torn down this summer to make room for a new Mobile Civic Center Complex.
The Crowdstrike outage disrupted many industries. Hospitals were especially vulnerable
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Foley and Baldwin County Join Forces to Clear Magnolia River Debris
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The city of Foley will be working with Baldwin County to remove material slowing drainage in the Magnolia River basin. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the city will be working to clear the stream moving south from the bridge near Pine Rest Cemetery. Hurricane Sally left debris clogging many area waterways when the storm struck South Baldwin County in 2020.
Unemployment claims in Alabama increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Alabama rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,806 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,667 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
In wake of assassination attempt, Alabama GOP leaders coalesce behind Trump at RNC
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — A number of leading Republican figures from Alabama participated in the Republican National Convention this past week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and all shared a similar message: that the Republican Party was wholly unified behind now-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. That wasn’t necessarily the case seven years...
People United to Advance the Dream Mobile holds 8th Annual Community Outreach and Back to School Bash
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The start of school is still a few weeks away, but community and church groups have already begun putting on special events to help students. People United to Advance the Dream Mobile held its 8th Annual Community Outreach and Back to School Bash on Saturday. The...
Mobile mother of child found with cocaine in backpack indicted on federal charges
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A woman whose 3-year-old child allegedly had a backpack full of cocaine now faces federal charges, according to an indictment unsealed Friday. A federal judge previously had made the federal indictment partially public. It named Glennie Antonio McGee and his wife, Echandza Dianca Maxie, but left other defendants blacked out.
Hope’s Dream Journey: Bama RV and Make-A-Wish Foundation Bring Joy to Young Girl
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – Hope, a young girl from the Mobile area living with Rett Syndrome, experienced a life-changing day thanks to the generosity of Bama RV and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Gant family, who adopted Hope with the intent to provide her the best care possible, faced many...
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