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Jazz in the City: 5 things to know about upcoming Mobile festival
For more than 20 years, Mobile’s Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival has kept the music going through the hottest part of the summer season. This year it keeps the bar high, with a member of New Orleans’ legendary Marsalis family headlining its centerpiece concert. Rather than...
Researchers study forest deep beneath the Gulf
BATON ROUGE – The ancient underwater forest about eight miles off the coast of Gulf Shores, Alabama, is known as a time capsule from the last ice age — and for the first time, researchers understand why. Chemical and pollen analyses found the bald cypress trees were buried...
Youth Mental Health Summit gives teens tools to navigate life's struggles
Dozens of Pensacola teens were in attendance for the inaugural Youth Mental Health Summit on Friday where speakers, community resource groups and volunteers came together to start the mental health conversation early. The event was held by Storytelling Solutions of America at the Gateway Church of Christ and featured information...
Wizdom Academy Official Demo Launch Trailer
Watch the demo launch trailer for Wizdom Academy to see the fantasy world and gameplay of this strategy management game. The demo for Wizdom Academy is available now on PC. Build your 3D wizard school, recruit students and staff, manage your resources, take strategic decisions, and solve the mystery of the severe mana shortages at Wizdom Academy.
$100 Off: Alabama’s Tax-Free Weekend Kicks Off – Save Big on School Supplies and Clothes!
From July 19 to July 21, Alabama’s tax-free weekend allows savings on school supplies and clothes under specific price limits. Alabama’s Tax-Free Weekend Brings Big Savings on School Supplies and Clothes This weekend, Alabama shoppers can save money on school supplies and clothes. From July 19 to July 21, many items will be tax-free. This […]
Numerous showers and storms expected this weekend
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Welcome to the weekend! Showers and thunderstorms are likely this weekend, with morning showers leading to isolated afternoon and evening storms. Highs this weekend will be in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. This more unsettled pattern is expected to continue into the week ahead, so you will want to download the FOX10 Weather App to keep yourself updated!
Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival Coming Up
The Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival is taking place on July 25-28 in Mobile. The festival begins with an evening of poetry at Central Presbyterian Church on July 25 at 6 p.m. Poetry contest winners will be announced, and admission is $10. The next day, at 7 p.m. at the Via! Center, a Jazz Gala featuring the Marcus Johnson Summer Jazz Camp Orchestra, the Andrew Ayers Trio and local musicians will be held. Admission is $35. On July 27, beginning at 6 p.m. at Saenger Theatre Mobile, Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra and Gino Rosaria will perform. Tickets start at $29.50. The final day will take place at The Elks Lodge at 4 p.m. and feature The Excelsior Band, Bay Carnival and The Jukebox Brass Band. Admission is free.
Foley Space Leased To Excel Beach Services
Mike Reid of Merrill P. Thomas Co., Inc., represented both the landlord (a private company) and tenant (Excel Beach Service) in the lease of 18270 County Road 12 in Foley. This is a 4,480-ft2 industrial building featuring office, showroom and warehouse space. Excel Beach Service is a locally owned and operated provider of beach and bonfire experiences along the Gulf Shores, Perdido Key, 30A and Destin coastlines. It offers a range of services including beach chair, umbrella and side table rentals, as well as paddleboard rentals and beach bonfire setups.
Island Life Personalized Medicine Opens In Gulf Shores
Island Life Personalized Medicine, a direct primary care clinic, is now open in Gulf Shores and will hold a grand opening ceremony on August 6. Owner Maggie Wallace’s goal is to bring personalized medicine with a beach-vibe family atmosphere. Wallace is known in the area for her high-quality care, chronic health management, weight loss/lifestyle management, holistic approach and patient advocacy, according to a press release. Direct primary care is a membership-based primary care model similar to a gym membership, and the practice does not take insurance. Membership pre-enrollment is available.
Pleasant Home’s Castleberry receives state FFA’s top award
Pleasant Home School ag teacher Karen Castleberry was recognized for her service to the Alabama Future Farmers of America with the organization’s highest honor, the Honorary State FFA Degree, in June. Castleberry received the honor during the second session of the 96th Alabama FFA Convention in Montgomery. Ag program specialist Jack Harris called her in […] The post Pleasant Home’s Castleberry receives state FFA’s top award appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
This week in HS Sports: A reason for high school sports fans to celebrate in north Alabama
This is an opinion piece. The start of the 2024-2025 high school athletic year is now a little over a month away. Cross country, swimming and diving, volleyball and football teams can begin their seasons on Aug. 22. And I’ve got some additional good news. We’ve added to our...
Alabama birthing units are closing to save money and get funding. Some say babies are at risk
GROVE HILL, Ala. (AP) — One of the last remaining birthing units in southern Alabama will close next month to qualify for federal funding that will save the hospital’s emergency services, but doctors warn the move may cost newborns and pregnant women essential access to obstetric care. Nestled...
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