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HoneyKomb Brazy Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charge
HoneyKomb Brazy pleads guilty to a federal gun charge stemming from a traffic stop in 2023. Documents obtained by XXL show that HoneyKomb Brazy pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge on Thursday (July 25). As part of a plea bargain, prosecutors and the defense both recommended a sentence between two-and-a-half and three-and-a-half years in prison. U.S. District Judge Kristi DuBose will sentence HoneyKomb, real name Nahshon Terral Jones, on Oct. 25.
Mobile Police arrest man accused of robbing family member
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Officers with the Mobile Police Department arrested a man Thursday morning after he allegedly burglarized a family member’s home before pointing a gun at the person. An MPD news release said officers were called to the 800 block of Summerville Street for a report of a burglary on July 24 around […]
2 more defendants named in federal indictment connected to alleged cocaine in child’s backpack
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A federal judge has unsealed more of an indictment, identifying two more defendants accused of participating in a drug distribution conspiracy that includes allegations that a mother had cocaine in her child’s backpack. The newly identified defendants are:. Eric Anthony Aguilar, 46, charged with conspiracy...
Wawa to open its new stores in Mobile + Robertsdale this August
Wawa’s takeover continues on the Gulf Coast. It all started on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, in Fairhope. Alabama’s first-ever Wawa opened there back in April. Now, two more are opening soon—one based in Mobile, the other in Robertsdale. We’ve got all the details before the...
Building Risk Communication Skills Workshop Announced
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Gulf of Mexico Disaster Preparedness Response Center, Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and University of South Alabama Center of Disaster Healthcare Preparedness are hosting Building Risk Communication Skills on September 10 at 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The location is the NOAA center at 7344 Zeigler Blvd. in Mobile. The workshop aims to motivate attendees toward action to reduce risk and help them develop new skills to better connect with diverse audiences. It will also allow attendees to practice their new skills, apply them to their own risk communication strategies and collaborate with peers on local risk communication challenges. The organizers said responses to questions during registration will help them customize the training to be reflective of local risk communication issues. For more information, contact Steff Fauver of NOAA at email.
The Admiral Hotel To Host Grand Reopening August 1
The newly renovated The Admiral Hotel at 251 Government Street in Downtown Mobile will hold an official grand reopening on August 1, Downtown Mobile Today reports. Originally opened in 1940, The boutique hotel reflects Mobile’s rich history, vibrant culture and lively atmosphere, and it is now owned and operated by Avocet Hospitality. With 156 guest rooms, an outdoor pool, extensive meeting spaces and an onsite restaurant, The Admiral Hotel has incorporated new furnishings that tie in bright purples, reds and golds, paying homage to the city’s Mardi Gras roots. Another new feature is Le Moyne’s Chophouse, which is slated to open August 19.
AAF Mobile Bay To Hold Forum On AI
American Advertising Federation (AAF) Mobile Bay is hosting an AI Forum panel discussion on August 28 at 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Innovation Portal in Mobile. The event gives attendees a chance to engage with a panel of local marketing professionals who are not only actively implementing AI in their lives, but are also passionate about navigating the world using AI. Panelists include Caleb Moore, production director, Good Giant; Josef Holloway, marketing manager, Gray Media; and Ashlie Anderson, brand manager, Blue Leopard. Attendance is free for AAF Mobile Bay Members and open to the public for $25.
Live at Rouses: Fairhope Snack Company
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - While live at Rouses, we got to highlight one local company, the Fairhope Snack Company, and their hit item: Mule Mix. Mule Mix is a combination of wheat squares, cheese squares, peanuts, corn squares, rice squares, toasted oats, and pretzel sticks all in a secret blend of spices. Mule Mix can be purchased at our local Rouses.
Alabama child care centers see improved staffing levels with federal aid
An infusion of federal funding may have alleviated an ongoing staffing shortage in Alabama’s child care centers. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March 2021, Alabama received $732.9 million for child care, with $451.3 million to maintain child care market stability and $281.6 million to subsidize child care. As such, the state […]
Former Ala. lawmaker sentenced to year in prison for role in kickback scheme
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama lawmaker was sentenced Friday to a year in federal prison for his role in a kickback scheme involving state grant funds. U.S. District Judge Scott Coogler sentenced former state Rep. Fred Plump to 12 months and a day in prison and three years of supervised release. Plump, a […]
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
The real story behind the perceived increase in HS transfer athletes: ‘It’s 100 percent out of control’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of stories based on AL.com’s anonymous offseason survey of Alabama high school football coaches. The surveys are anonymous to allow coaches to share their thoughts more freely. Most Alabama high school football coaches believe the number of student-athletes transferring...
U.S. Senators Call on Mexican President to Halt Land Seizure of Alabama-Based Vulcan Materials Company
Washington D.C. – In a bipartisan effort, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) have urged Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) to cease his government’s attempts to confiscate land owned and operated by Vulcan Materials Company, an Alabama-based construction aggregates producer. Last week, the López Obrador […] The post U.S. Senators Call on Mexican President to Halt Land Seizure of Alabama-Based Vulcan Materials Company appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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