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Alabama attorney general says five Selma facilities are illegal gambling sites
The Alabama Attorney General’s Office has ordered operations to cease at five facilities in Selma that he said are functioning as illegal gambling sites. “These facilities are operating with complete disregard to Alabama law,” Attorney General Steve Marshall said. “I applaud Dallas County Sheriff Granthum’s dedication to combat this blight, and willingness to invite our team to assist in addressing these criminal enterprises. ...
College tuition at public institutions rises 179% in 20 years, UWF students stressed
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The average cost of college tuition at 4-yearpublic institutions has risen 179% over the last 20 years. That's according to 2022 data from the education data initiative. Some college students in our area say they're feeling financially stressed. It's Isabella Brown's first year at the University of...
Minority Vendor Conference in Birmingham showcases opportunities
BIRMINGHAM — Small business owners and entrepreneurs across the state can benefit from the upcoming Alabama Minority Vendor Conference and Showcase, an event dedicated to empowering small and disadvantaged businesses across the state. Scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Birmingham,...
Alabama charter commission monitoring proposed Birmingham charter
The Alabama Public School Charter School Commission could hold a meeting at the end of the month should a Birmingham-area charter school fail to meet certain pre-opening requirements. But Logan Searcy, the executive director of commission, said Monday they expect to not need that meeting should Freedom Preparatory Academy hit its goals. “If they are […]
Angels make it their mission to inspire, aid the youth in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Some Escambia County educators pointed to a couple of former students as examples of what keeps them motivated every day. We have the pleasure of sharing the story of two young men who are now paying it forward. "BAM, B-A-M, those three letters, or that word, stands...
Rep. Dale Strong provides updates on first term in Congress during Rocket City visit
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Rep. Dale Strong was in the Rocket City on Monday to update Alabamians about his first term in Congress and his plans for the year to come. Strong provided insight into the state of the economy and how north Alabama is contributing. So far this year,...
ACES: Fall armyworm outbreaks impacting Alabama producers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fall armyworms are plaguing pastures and hayfields in many areas of Alabama. These pests can quickly invade and destroy a stand of healthy forages in a manner of hours. This makes scouting extremely important for producers to be able to treat infestations early before too much damage occurs.
Alabama’s Most Dangerous Campuses
How safe are college campuses in America? Well, more importantly, in our home state of Alabama? ROLL TIDE! Eh, sorry, our bias snuck in there for a second. We'll get to the Alabama campuses in a minute. First, let's take a glance at the whole country. This information should be...
Former Alabama lawmaker launches campaign to widen I-65, raises $200,000
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Former Alabama state lawmaker George Clark announced on Friday the launch of a new campaign to widen Interstate 65 to three lanes in each direction from Huntsville to Mobile, and an associated nonprofit organization dubbed the Go Wide I-65 Coalition. Clark was an Alabama House of...
Walnut Hill, Fla. woman arrested on drug charges
A Walnut Hill, Fla. woman was arrested Aug. 18 on possession of drug charges, according to the Atmore Police Department. Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Victoria Burkett, 36, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. McMann said at approximately 1:15 a.m. […] The post Walnut Hill, Fla. woman arrested on drug charges appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Semmes man charged in Ladd-Peebles Stadium shooting accepts plea deal
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Semmes man facing attempted murder charges related to a shooting at a high school football game almost three years ago accepted a plea bargain Monday, admitting to a lesser charge. Jai Montrell Scott Jr., 22, pleaded guilty to first-degree hindering prosecution. A judge agreed to...
Gulf Shores City Council to Assess Traffic Safety and Consider Grants
Gulf Shores to Hire Firm for Traffic Control System Evaluation. Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The city will consider hiring and engineering firm to assess the city’s traffic control system, provide a thorough review of the current system and assess intersection and corridor safety. The city...
UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol provides new information on deadly Santa Rosa County crash
Editor’s Note: The Florida Highway Patrol has changed its narrative for this crash. WKRG revised this article to exclude the original FHP report. UPDATE (1:31 p.m., Aug. 19): The Florida Highway Patrol has changed its report on a crash that left a 7-year-old child dead on Friday. According to the FHP, the crash occurred around […]
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