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Graffiti honoring attempted assassin painted at Langan Park
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Graffiti honoring attempted assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks has been spray painted on a portion of the skate park located at Langan Park in Mobile. “R.I.P. Thomas Matthew Crooks” is painted on a skate ramp in black paint, along with other writings, including #BLM and the communist symbol of the hammer and sickle.
Atmore PD arrests 4 on drug charges after alleged OD involving embalming fluid
ATMORE, Ala. (WALA) - Four people face drug charges following what Atmore police said was a drug overdose involving embalming fluid. An officer responding to a possible drug overdose in the 300 block of Beck Street around 8 a.m. Sunday was told that an unconscious person drank a mixture of GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) and embalming fluid, commonly known as “scoot,” according to the Atmore Police Department.
Mobile Co. Commissioner Ludgood receives national Public Leadership in the Arts award
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood received the prestigious, national, 2024 Public Leadership in the Arts Award for County Arts Leadership from the National Association of Counties (NACo) and Americans for the Arts (AFTA). The award was presented to her twice at the NACo annual conference...
Rutledge building wall collapse blocks Highway 10
Traffic through Rutledge on U.S. Highway 10 was halted Tuesday afternoon by what appears to be a weather-related explosion. At approximately 3:15 p.m. on July 16, Amber Olney, a clerk at the Rutledge Post Office reported debris in the road to local law enforcement. The incident occurred on Lee Street, directly across from the Rutledge […] The post Rutledge building wall collapse blocks Highway 10 appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Repo man wounded when nearly 2 dozens shots fired at him while on the job in Birmingham
A man repossessing a vehicle was followed and fired upon in Birmingham Tuesday afternoon. The repo man was shot, but not seriously injured. South Precinct officers responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. to a Shot Spotter alert at 50th Street and Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North. They arrived to find at...
Man with active warrants tracked down by K-9s, arrested in Okaloosa County, officials say
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man with active warrants faces additional charges after he ran from deputies, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook. Deputies say they arrested Joshua Douglas, who had active warrants for fleeing and eluding, possession of a controlled substance, resisting without violence, and driving on a suspended license, after […]
Okaloosa County approves live-stream underwater camera installation at Okaloosa Island Pier
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved a plan Tuesday morning to install an underwater live-stream camera at the Okaloosa Island Pier, offering the public a unique view of marine life off the Destin-Fort Walton Beach coast. The board voted to support a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Okaloosa County...
FDA approves new Alzheimer's drug, Kisunla, offering hope to Pensacola patients
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A new medication for Alzheimer's, called Kisunla, is now approved by the FDA. Clinical trials show the treatment has been found to slow the progression of the disease in patients. Data shows Florida has the second-highest number of people living with Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's is devastating for those...
Prichard Housing Authority hosts Back to School Bash
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Join the Prichard Housing Authority for its Annual Back to School Bash! They will be giving away school supplies while they last. This community event is designed to help students get ready for the new school year after a long, hot summer. Date: July 26, 2024.
Awards presented to county firefighters
During a meeting on July 11 of the Escambia County Volunteer Fire Association, several firefighters were honored for their work in their respective departments. All honorees were nominated for the award and were chosen by a selection committee for their awards. There are 24 fire departments in Escambia County with more than 285 firefighters. The post Awards presented to county firefighters appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Florida’s step-by-step process to buy a gun
How hard is it to purchase an AR-15, the rifle that was used in the attempted assassination of former President Trump, and a gun called a weapon of mass destruction?. In Florida, AR-15s have a similar process of purchase in comparison to other firearms. WINK News visited the Naples Gun...
Shocking moment curling iron explodes in woman’s hand
This is the moment a woman's curling iron exploded - leaving her hand blackened. Mikenzie Kerley, 20, was getting ready for work on the morning on May 29 when the electric curler she was using on her hair exploded. Footage shows the moment the curler sparked and all the lights...
Alabama Hip Hop week events kickoff in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Alabama Hip Hop Week, now in its 17th year, has officially begun, bringing a series of events designed to raise awareness about gun violence, financial literacy, and mental health, something Isaiyah Martin says is more important than ever. “People are getting killed and thrown up in...
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