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Price swells as the process to replace Theodore High School’s cooling towers inches along
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Public School System continues to spend $15,000 a month for a temporary replacement of two damaged cooling towers at Theodore High School. School Board Member Johnny Hatcher said a loose bearing caused a fan to bust out the top of one tower, damaging the inside of the nearly […]
DUI charge dismissed against Mississippi State Senator
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A driving under the influence (DUI) charge has been dismissed against a Mississippi State Senator. State Senator Michael McLendon (R-District 1) said the evidence proved he was innocent of the charge. McLendon was arrested in Baldwin County, Alabama, in June 2023. He was charged with charged with driving under the influence […]
UPDATE: Woman arrested for June 2023 Escambia County crash that killed Navy vet
UPDATE - TUESDAY AFTERNOON. ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- FHP says 41-year-old Jessica Hendrickson has been arrested on Highway 41 in Kentucky. "While traveling southbound on US 41 in Kentucky, a tag alert was issued to law enforcement in the area matching the description of Hendrickson’s boyfriend’s vehicle (she is known to frequent use or be in)," FHP tells WEAR News. "Local law enforcement were in the general area and were able to conduct a traffic stop and ultimately arrest Hendrickson."
Which former HS stars should have made AL.com’s list of the state’s great wide receivers?
Former Auburn great Terry Beasley was the most common name mentioned by readers in reaction to AL.com’s list of the greatest Alabama high school wide receivers of all-time last week. AL.com named two-time Mr. Football Ryan Williams as its top receiver, topping the list of nine. The other receivers...
A History of How Regions Bank Began
Regions’ history is one marked by collaboration with a focus on customers. “Despite all the advancements in technology, banking, at its core, is still a people business,” explains Christian White, Birmingham market executive for Regions. “We have a long track record of serving people and businesses in Alabama. At the same time, we have a strong vision for the future, from our branch network to our digital banking services.”
Right-wing extremists force cancellation of LGBTQ+ book event in Alabama
Last week, right-wing extremists caused a charityLGBTQ+ book event inAlabama to be canceled after the venue received threats of violence. Josh Coleman, an LGBTQ+ liaison for Birmingham and president of Central Alabama Pride, had organized an event at Oyster City Brewing in Mobile to celebrate his new children’s book, Finding My Rainbow,” Al.com reports. Thebook, which details Coleman’s journey of coming out and finding acceptance, was to be featured in aDrag Queen Story Time session, with proceeds benefiting AIDS Alabama South. The event also included an appearance by prominent Alabama TikTok star Ophelia Nichols, known as “Mama Tot.”
Miss Alabama 2024 is an Auburn fan: ‘I just fell in love with the community’
The new Miss Alabama looks great in orange and blue. But that’s not why Abbie Stockard is an enthusiastic fan of Auburn University. Stockard, 21, has plenty of reasons to love the college she attends, from its nursing program to its friendly atmosphere to its furry mascot. The Birmingham...
Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board
Brooke Menschel, counsel for the Alabama Association of Real Estate Brokers (AAREB) and Marcus Brown, chair of the AAREB, answer press outside the Frank M. Johnson federal courthouse in Montgomery. (Jacob Holmes/APR) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The American Alliance for Equal Rights made its case Thursday in federal...
City of Foley Considers Open Container Alcohol District In Downtown Area
Foley’s city council will discuss adding an entertainment district in the downtown area along U.S. 98 for two blocks west of McKenzie Street or State Route 59 with the north boundary being West Rose Avenue and the south boundary being West Myrtle Avenue. According to Alabama state law, entertainment...
Woman shocked leg pain is blood cancer symptom, requires 'red devil' chemo
As a registered dietitian and avid runner, Beth Kitchin has had a healthy routine all her life. She ate well, loved to jog, hike and lift weights, ran a couple of marathons, and practiced yoga and tai chi. Kitchin had “absolutely” no health problems — until she started feeling a nagging pain in one of her legs in the fall of 2020.
Alabama’s School Tax Holiday is this weekend. Here’s what you should know.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Students and parents will soon be able to save money while back-to-school shopping as Alabama’s School Tax Holiday approaches. The tax holiday is 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 19 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, according to a press release. During the tax holiday, students and families can purchase these […]
UAB Hospital continues to be the best hospital in Alabama, according to U.S. News + World Report
University of Alabama at Birmingham is yet again named the best hospital in Alabama according to U.S. News and World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings. UAB Hospital also holds the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. Keep reading for more on UAB’s...
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