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United Way Kick-Off Luncheon To Feature Strug
Individual tickets are on sale for the United Way of Baldwin County 2024 Campaign Kick-Off Luncheon featuring Olympian Kerri Strug as guest speaker, Mullet Wrapper reports. The annual event, which usually sells out, will be held on September 5 at the Daphne Civic Center. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the program begins at noon. A two-time Olympian and gold medalist, Krug was the youngest Olympian at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona at age 14 and was part of the American team at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. After shocking spectators by falling and injuring her ankle on her first vault, she stuck the landing on her second vault before collapsing in pain, helping to secure gold for the American team that became known worldwide as “The Magnificent Seven.”
Trump holds lead over Kamala Harris in Florida as first polls start to trickle in
Former President Donald Trump still holds a commanding lead in Florida ahead of the presidential elections despite Joe Biden's decision to drop out and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, a new poll shows. The survey, conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies between July 22 and 24, shows the GOP nominee...
A deadly disease is attacking Florida mangroves. UCF researchers think they have a solution
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Florida’s mangroves act as a shield for our coasts against potential storm damage, while also serving as a home for wildlife like various types of fish and other sea creatures. Researchers at UCF are finding ways to protect this natural barrier from a deadly...
‘Empire’ Actor Bryshere Gray Arrested In Florida
Thirty-year-old ‘Empire’ actor Bryshere Gray has reportedly been arrested in Florida. RELATED: Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Dangling & Dropping 4-Year-Old From Resort Balcony More Details On Bryshere Gray’s Arrest In Florida On Friday, July 26, The Shade Room accessed Broward County records, which indicated that Gray had been arrested that same day. According to the [...] The post ‘Empire’ Actor Bryshere Gray Arrested In Florida appeared first on The Shade Room.
Pensacola man wanted for attempted homicide arrested on drug charges: ECSO
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man who had an active warrant for attempted homicide was arrested Wednesday on drug charges, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report. 37-year-old Michael Anthony Watts Jr. was arrested on July 24 and charged with possession of a controlled substance without a prescription (fentanyl) and possession […]
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 Ballet presents 'Summer Salsa Night" hosted by Dauphin's and Las Floriditas
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Get ready to spice up your summer with Mobile Ballet at the much-anticipated Summer Salsa Night! Scheduled for Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., this exciting event promises a vibrant evening of culinary delights and electrifying salsa dancing, at two iconic venues in downtown Mobile.
USA, USA Health win 10 Nappie Awards
The University of South Alabama won Best Local College while USA Health was voted Best Local Company to Work for (Over 50 Employees) in the 2024 Lagniappe readers’ choice contest. The University of South Alabama and USA Health landed 10 Nappie Awards in the 2024 Lagniappe readers’ choice competition....
Alabama: Video Shows Man Slaps Bear Across Face To Save Family
Now we have all seen a slap that, well, let’s just say was memorable. Most of us agree that this was the slap felt around the world. Have you ever wondered what you would do if you came face to face with a bear? Now don’t forget to click the video link following this story to see how someone reacted to a face-to-face bear meeting in his yard!
USA Health expands adolescent medicine with the addition of new specialist
“I love having conversations to empower teens to make the healthiest choices they can. And a bonus for me, having conversations with teenagers all day is always interesting and always fun.”. To better meet the healthcare needs of teenagers, Kristin Rager, M.D., MPH, FAAP, FSAHM, recently joined USA Health Pediatrics...
Midday Nowcast: Daily Showers and Storms Remain in the Forecast
TODAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND: Scattered rain and storms remain in the forecast today and through the weekend as a very tropical air mass remains in place across Alabama. The trend is toward fewer showers and storms, but still rain and storms remain in the forecast with rain chances in the 40-50 percent range through the weekend. With a mix of sun and clouds we expect highs in the low to upper 80s.
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