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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...
AHSAA moves basketball regional back to ASU while keeping one at Garrett
Alabama High School Athletic Association officials announced on Friday they would be placing a basketball regional back at Alabama State’s Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The regionals that had been previously held at the Acadome from 2007-2020 that later moved to Birmingham’s Bill Harris Arena will be returning to Montgomery, along with the regional that has been held at Garrett Coliseum the past six years.
A Touch Drier Sunday & Monday
SYNOPSIS – Rain chances will take a slight dip on Sunday and Monday, allowing temperatures in a few places break back into the 90s. The dip will last briefly as a wave of deep tropical moisture squeezes into our region mid-week. TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, stray showers late. Low...
Two juvenile males arrested in Montgomery murder
Montgomery police say two juvenile males are now in custody for the murder of a man earlier this week. Sgt. Ernestina McGriff tells Action 8 News that the 16-year-old suspects, of Lowndes County, are charged with Capital Murder in the July 18th shooting death of 21-year-old Hector Bamaca Yoc, of Montgomery.
Troy All-Stars win first round of Dixie Belles World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy All-Stars traveled to Virginia on Saturday to compete in the Dixie Belles Softball World Series. In the first round, Troy – representing Alabama – defeated Winnsboro (Texas) by a score of 11-3 on Saturday. Charles Henderson’s Calleigh Compton went 2-for-2 at the plate with three RBIs and two runs. Pike Libe’s Yaley McLendon went 1-for-2 with a double and three RBIs.
Allegiant Airlines Announces $59 Flights to Florida from Flint
Allegiant Airlines announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country at extremely low rates. One of those new routes includes a nonstop flight to Florida from Flint Bishop International Airport for just $59. Before you get overly excited, keep in mind that the low fare of $59...
NAVARRE FISHING REPORT SUNDAY 7-21-24
SPECIAL NOTICE: The Navarre pier is open from 5 am until 11 pm daily. Visit our You Tube channel Navarre Newspaper. You will find the weather and information videos about the emerald coast of Destin, Navarre, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola areas.This report is updated during the day. This is our...
First-ever Sea Lab celebrates its 60th Anniversary
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – 60 years ago today, was the first-ever Sea Lab that has pioneered saturation diving. They held an anniversary event at the Man in the Sea Museum with special guest speakers. Off the coast of Bermuda on July 20, 1964, four divers descended 192 feet to the ocean floor. For […]
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