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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...
Loxley-area couple gets probation for storming Capitol in election protest
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Loxley-area couple sat in a federal courtroom Friday in the Port City watching through a TV monitor as a judge in Washington sentenced them for their role in the riot that took place at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Prosecutors had sought jail time...
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.
Day 1 of ADSFR wraps up
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA) - It was an exciting first day for the 91st Annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. Anglers from all around are competing to see who can reel in the big catch. Two standout fish from today have been a 107 pound swordfish and a 432 pound...
Successful native Mobilians return to Oakdale community to inspire next generation
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A group of eleven successful native Mobilians returned to the street they grew up on to make a difference on Friday. They call themselves the B-MO Comeback Team. They are a group of adults who lived on Baltimore Street and in the Oakdale neighborhood. Many of them have gone on to become NASA employees, military veterans, business owners, financial consultants, college professors, and more.
OCSO: Man breaks into Destin home, takes shower
DESTIN, Fla. (WALA) - A 27-year-old man is behind bars after the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said he broke into an occupied home and took a shower this morning. A Destin homeowner reported a man forced his way into her home through the bedroom door around 5:30 a.m. today, the OCSO said in a social media post. The woman quickly retreated to a different bathroom and called the OCSO, according to the sheriff’s office.
Farm Share, Florida food bank distributes hurricane kits
Heavy winds, flooding, and destruction are all things that come to mind every year when hurricane season comes around. This hurricane season has already had its first category five hurricane of the year, and there is still activity to be had in the tropics. With one month to go until...
Florida tourists warned not to take selfies with ‘bear clearly not in the mood’
In Tampa, Florida, tourists and residents are being warned by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office to stay away from bears and to keep their distance instead of trying to approach for selfies. According to the Facebook page for the sheriff’s department, deputies have been monitoring a bear on the...
Pedestrians Hit on I-65 in Cullman, AL: Young Woman Killed, Another Injured
CULLMAN, Ala (WDNews) – A 20-year-old woman from Silver Springs, Maryland, was killed after being struck by a vehicle on I-65 in Cullman, Alabama, last night. The victim, identified as Madelyn Roxana Guerra, was confirmed deceased by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick. The incident occurred early this morning near...
Quick action saves 11-month-old found unresponsive, face down in Destin waters
An 11-month-old child was rescued from the water at Destin’s Norriego Point Public Beach Access on Friday after being found unresponsive, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on July 19, 2024, when the infant was discovered face down in the water. A family member...
Alabama leaders speak out after two mass shootings in one week
State leaders in Alabama are expressing concern after two mass shootings occurred within a week. The incidents have sparked worry and prompted officials to consider measures to ensure the safety of residents. Over the weekend, four individuals lost their lives in a tragic shooting incident that occurred in Birmingham. Additionally,...
Alabama-born drummer rocks the RNC stage with band Sixwire
by Blair Moore, Tribune feature writer MILWAUKEE, WI. — If you watched the Republican National Convention this week, you probably heard the Nashville house band everyone is buzzing about: Sixwire. The group’s drummer, Chuck Tilley, has deep Alabama roots. Tilley grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where his musical journey began. He was banging on toy […]
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