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Lawsuit filed over Alabama law that blocks more people with felony convictions from voting
A voting rights group says a new Alabama law that expanded the list of felonies that cause a person to lose their right to vote is “out of step” with what is happening in most of the nation on voting rights for formerly incarcerated people.
Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday
By Staff Reports Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Monday, encouraging Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which began Friday, July 19 and lasts through Sunday, July 21. Crenshaw County and towns including Luverne, Magnolia Springs and Rutledge participate each year in the […] The post Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Alabama virtual school graduate competing in Paris Olympics for Singapore
Two months ago, Levenia Sim was a virtual high school student. Now, she’s headed to compete for Singapore in the Summer Olympics in Paris. Baldwin County Virtual School this week shared Sim’s accomplishment on Facebook and noted she just graduated in May. “Congratulations and best wishes as you...
Mobile holding disaster recovery planning meeting this week
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Mobile’s Neighborhood Development Department this week is hosting what it is calling a Disaster Recovery Planning meeting. Officials say the city has received has received $53 million in federal disaster recovery grant funds to further the long-term recovery from Hurricanes Sally and Zeta.
Family mourns loss of young father killed after shooting on Fourth of July in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Family and friends are preparing to lay a young father to rest. 22-year-old DaShaun Bonner was shot and killed on the Fourth of July in the parking lot of a Mobile shopping center. DaShaun Bonner had two young children and was preparing to celebrate a birthday at the end of the […]
Margaret Childress Long recognized by Orange Beach City Council
Local Historian Margaret Long Honored at City Council Meeting. Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Mayor Tony Kennon and the Orange Beach City Council recognized longtime resident, author and historian Margaret Childress Long during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Long recently stepped down from the Baldwin County Historical...
Swampy, soaking conditions all week
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - This will be a damp, stormy week on the Gulf Coast. Our Monday is starting with some isolated coastal showers. Later in the day, pop-up showers and storms will be common across the area. Highs will be in the upper 80s. It will be extremely humid.
S'mores On The Shore Is Back In Gulf Shores
The City of Gulf Shores will once again host the annual S’mores on the Shore event on Thursday, August 1, at Gulf Place, located at 101 Gulf Shores Parkway. The festivities will start at 6 p.m. and will feature campfires, music, and free s’mores packets. This family-friendly event...
Justin Gatlin says 'no way,' it doesn't feel like it has been 20 years since his first Olympics
Twenty years can feel like a long time. In 2004, Shrek 2 was the biggest film of the year in the United States. Myspace – yes, that one social media site – was becoming bigger and bigger, and Facebook was co-launched that year. The new Motorola Razr phone was released for $499.
Trio of Pine Belt hospitals among 32 honored by American Heart Association
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Thirty-two Mississippi hospitals, including three in the Pine Belt, got a thumbs up from the American Heart Association for efforts to improve treatment of heart disease and stroke. Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Covington County Hospital in Collins and Marion General Hospital in Columbia were...
"Red flags" popping up in debate around Florida abortion ballot initiative, state senator says
MIAMI — CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede speaks one-on-one with State Sen. Lauren Book about Gov. Ron DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on the Florida ballot this November.Guest: State Sen. Lauren Book/(D) FL, District 35
One injured after car overturns in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – One person was injured after a vehicle overturned in Jones County. The crash happened just before 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 21 on Highway 11 South. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said firefighters found a four-door sedan overturned off of the roadway. The driver had moderate injuries and […]
Here's where gas prices in North Alabama stand
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As summer travel peaks, AAA reports a rise in gas prices across Alabama compared to last year. According to AAA's latest data, the national average for regular gasoline stands at $3.50 per gallon, with mid-grade at $3.94 and premium at $4.29. In North Alabama, drivers are...
Danger: Large Coyotes Causing Havoc In Alabama
This is one reason we should all own a rifle. Recently people have been spotting some giants roaming closer and closer to heavily populated residential areas. Be on the lookout a very large COYOTE roaming Chigger Ridge Road. Joyce Kidd Kephart added this pic. And said.. Something has bothered my...
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