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Bill would allow Alabama nonpublic schools to employ school resource officers
An Alabama state senator has filed a bill that would allow law enforcement to contract with non-public schools to provide school resource officers (SROs). SB 4, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, would authorize a sheriff and county commission, or chief of police and city council, to provide SROs to those schools so long as […]
Urgent Recall! Chicken Nuggets Possibly Contains Foreign Matter
Residents of Alabama should be aware of a significant recall affecting Perdue Foods LLC's chicken products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced a recall of approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tenders produced by Perdue Foods. The recall is due to potential metal contamination found in these products.
Alabama congregation founded in 1847 sues United Methodists, says it owns church building
A 177-year-old Demopolis church has sued the Alabama-West Florida Conference arguing that it should be allowed to leave the United Methodist Church and take its property with it. The First Methodist Church of Demopolis, founded in 1847, says it has owned its own property throughout its history and has never...
Alabama’s deadly fantasies about guns
Rep. Kenyatté Hassell’s bill requiring permits for assault weapons stopped me. Not because there’s anything unusual or objectionable about the legislation. Instead, it was how it laid out the damage a modern, legal firearm can do. Take the bill’s definition of “assault rifle.” At base, it’s a semi-automatic gun that can accept a detachable magazine. […]
Mardi Gras parade to be held Wednesday in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to a Mardi Gras parade planned Wednesday, Aug. 28. The parade route will start at Fort Conde and end at Mardi Gras Park. The parade will roll at 6:30 p.m. The event is in honor of...
‘Be close to your family, love them, love God’: Remembering News 5 family member Madeleine Petite
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Many of you have been praying for a member of the News 5 family battling cancer. But it saddens us to share that Madeleine Petite, the daughter of our Assignment Manager Leon Petite, has passed away. A 28-year-old Baldwin County teacher, coach and mom, Madeleine was diagnosed with lung cancer […]
Southern Grove Vineyard now open in Fairhope
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Grab your friends and get ready to enjoy good wine, delicious food, and beautiful scenery at the Gulf Coast’s newest winery - Southern Grove Vineyard. Currently, the winery offers wine tastings for $20 per guest, delicious food options, and a VIP room experience. In the coming months, they’re unveiling a wine club option and breaking ground on a new wedding venue.
Former Trump voter from Mobile now an outspoken critic, plans to vote for Harris
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Kyle Sweetser is a steelworker and two-time Trump voter from Mobile, AL who now plans to vote for Kamala Harris in November’s presidential election. Sweetser spoke at last week’s Democratic National Convention as a representative of Republican Voters Against Trump, a $50 million...
New York Mets Hall-of-Famer Cleon Jones sets book signing at Mobile Regional Airport
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Sports Hall of Famer Cleon Jones will sign copies of his book “Coming Home: My Amazin’ Life with the New York Mets” at the Mobile Regional Airport on Thursday. The event, hosted by travel retailer Hudson, will take place at the airport from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. […]
Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail in Baldwin County Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 3:26 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 p.m. for Baldwin County. Brace for penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:26 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 11 miles west of Gonzalez. This...
New fire station in Summerdale still on track to be completed by November
SUMMERDALE, Ala. (WALA) - Work continues on a new fire station in the city of Summerdale. Chief Michael Aaron says it’s on track to be completed by the end of November and that it’s a huge deal for the city. “We’re very proud of the hard work these...
Gulf Shores to Review Second Marina Site Plan for Intracoastal Waterway
Summerdance project includes dry boat storage and wet marina slips. Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a second marina for 218 acres on the north bank of the Intracoastal Waterway and east of Saunders Yachtworks at its August meeting. The commission will meet in council chambers at city hall today, Aug. 27th, at 4 p.m.
Gulf Shores Council Approves Condos in Waterway District
The Gulf Shores City Council met this week to vote on several items. After approving expense vouchers in the amount of $1,882,331 (new fire truck was within the expenses) the city council heard from Lee Jones of the City Planning Department. Mr. Jones informed the council that Canal Park condos...
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