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Alabama man sentenced after setting father's home on fire, killing family pets
A man has been sentenced to serve time in federal prison after court documents revealed he was convicted of driving eight hours to his father's home and setting it on fire, killing the family's pets.
Tuberville helps secure $550 million for I-10 bridge and bayway
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recently announced a $550 million federal grant for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. Senator Tuberville has been working with the U.S. Department of Transportation to secure this grant through the Bridge Investment Program for south Alabama since being sworn into office in 2021.
Kelvin Datcher wins special runoff election for Alabama House District 52 seat
Kelvin Datcher has won the special Democratic runoff election for Alabama House District 52 against opponent Frank Woodson, according to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State's office. The initial special election was held to replace previous former state Rep. John Rogers, who resigned from House on March 13...
AAA Alabama to celebrate 100th anniversary this Saturday, July 20
The AAA Alabama Birmingham headquarters office is celebrating the 100th anniversary of AAA Alabama this Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. AAA members and non-members are invited to come to the office at 2400 Acton Road for free refreshments, free passport photos, free battery checks, door prizes and membership specials, executive assistant Leisa Desimone said.
Escambia County K-9 that jumped over bridge after homicide suspects to be presented with medal
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 officer who has been deemed by many as a hero will be receiving the Medal of Courage from the sheriff after he courageously jumped over a bridge while trying to catch three homicide suspects. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons will be presenting K-9 Streeter […]
Cooper Marine Adds Towboat David J. Cooper Jr.
Cooper Marine announced it has added the 4,200-horsepower towing vessel David J. Cooper Jr. to its fleet. Homeported in Mobile, Ala., the towboat will be used for transporting cargo on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. The vessel is equipped with twin Caterpillar 3516 diesel engines with Reintjes WWAF873 gears delivering its propulsion....
Local students have ‘Impact’ at Troy
Five local students made an “impact” last week as Troy University held their annual IMPACT session for incoming students of the college. Brewton area students who attended the session that completes orientation and enrollment for the upcoming Fall semester at Troy include James Dehoff, Carter Hodges, Jakari Paul, Dean Sasser and MaKenzie Thomas. John Ingram […] The post Local students have ‘Impact’ at Troy appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
4 arrested in Atmore after man allegedly overdoses on new drug, ‘Scoot’
ATMORE, Ala. (WKRG) — Atmore police officers responded to a home at 301 Beck Street on Sunday morning where 26-year-old Shawn Michael Boutwell was found unconscious after drinking a cocktail mixed with gamma-hydroxybutyric acid and embalming fluid. The name of the cocktail is now known as “Scoot.” Boutwell and three others were arrested on charges […]
‘It’s like a big family reunion’: National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The National Association Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club convention is in downtown Mobile until Saturday. “It’s like a big family reunion,” Biker Pink Panther said. The club has over 120 chapters from all over the world including chapters in Hawaii and South Korea. Every member has the common goal to […]
'Doin' Good in the Hood' as they honor legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — They served their country proudly, even when it was less than kind to them. They were America’s Buffalo Soldiers. It was a name American Indian tribes gave to segregated regiments within the United States Army who were black. It was a name that stuck even after the segregated troops were dissolved in the early 50's. This week, a nationwide group that honors them is gathering again in Mobile.
Listing the Gulf Coast: Seacliff Drive, Fairhope
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Daniela Nielsen and Stefani Horn with Listing the Gulf Coast joined the Studio10 team to talk about a gorgeous listing in Fairhope. This home is located at 933 Seacliff Drive in Fairhope and is 3,220 square feet with quite the view. The home has four bedrooms and has a saltwater pool with an outdoor kitchen. 933 Seacliff Drive is prices at 2.4 million dollars.
Two giant new cranes arrive at Port of Mobile's container terminal
Two giant new container cranes arrived Wednesday at the Port of Mobile, where they will add capacity to an APM Terminals container terminal that has been one of the fastest-growing in the nation over the last decade. The new brace of cranes will join four others at the terminal, which...
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