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Bear balances on home fence in Mary Esther, Florida
MARY ESTHER, Fla. (WKRG) — A small black bear has incredible balancing skills while crossing a fence. This video was sent to us by Ryan Campbell in Mary Esther. As you can see, the bear is treading carefully yet swiftly on a fence. The bear does slip at least once, but carries on until it […]
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Four for Trafficking and Sale of Fentanyl
Investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), with assistance from the Bonifay Police Department, the Florida Highway Patrol Criminal Interdiction Unit (FHP CIU), and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, arrested four individuals for trafficking and the sale of fentanyl. On July 19, 2024, HCSO investigators set up...
The Crowdstrike outage disrupted many industries. Hospitals were especially vulnerable
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Austin recovering from workplace accident at Hwashin
On June 1, at 8:30 a.m., Hunter Austin of Minter was working on the production line at Hwashin America Corporation in Greenville, when the 300-ton press he operated came down on his right arm and hand, crushing both. Austin’s wife, RayAnn Neamon, nominated him recently for the My Dad, My Hero sweepstakes run by The […] The post Austin recovering from workplace accident at Hwashin appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
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...
ADT’s Stars on the Riverfront moves location due to inclement weather
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Dance Theatre’s beloved Stars on the Riverfront performance has been moved to a new location. Sunday night’s show has been moved to ADT’s studio located at 1018 Madison Avenue due to rain. The show is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.
WCSO: Body found in woods, investigation underway
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Walton County Sheriff’s Office authorities are reportedly investigating after a body was found in Santa Rosa Beach. WCSO said in a statement that the body was found in the woods off of East Hewitt Road. Authorities said people may see law enforcement in the area of East Hewitt Road and Longleaf Circle.
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...
Local athletes compete in AHSAA All-Star Week
Briarwood’s Taylor Leib (10) dribbles the ball during the Class 6A girls championship game against Mountain Brook at John Hunt Park in Huntsville on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Briarwood fell to Mountain Brook 2-0. Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney. The Alabama High School Athletic Association held its annual All-Star...
Major reductions in prescription drug prices for some with Medicare could raise premiums
Significant changes in prescription drug prices for people with Medicare in Alabama will soon become a reality saving them hundreds of dollars, but the difference could be made up elsewhere prompting a potential spike in their monthly premiums.
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Coffee and Geneva counties Sunday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 12:38 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 1:15 p.m. for Coffee and Geneva counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 12:38 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southeast...
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