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Black Man Executed In Alabama Despite Concerns Over His 1998 Conviction
In 2020, a federal court ruled that Gavin's court-appointed lawyers were ineffective. Keith Edmund Gavin was put to death by the State of Alabama on July 18. Although he was convicted by a jury of his peers for fatally shooting William Clayton Jr, a delivery driver, during a robbery attempt in 1998, questions remained about Gavin’s representation during his trial. Gavin attempted a last resort handwritten appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his execution, but it was rejected without comment nearly an hour before his execution.
Coastal Alabama Community College has brief lockdown after threat report
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Work is back to normal at campuses of Coastal Alabama Community College after a brief lockdown Tuesday morning. Chief communications officer Sara Davis said Loxley Police contacted them about a potential threat to campus. She says, out of an abundance of caution there was a lockdown of about 10 minutes […]
Satsuma City Schools dishes out free and reduced-price meal details
SATSUMA, Ala. (WPMI) — Satsuma City Schools Tuesday announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. Local school officials have adopted the following household size and income criteria for determining eligibility:. Children need healthy...
Readers’ choice for Boys Prep Athlete of the Year made football history
AL.com have made their decision on who should be the Alabama High School Boys Athlete of the Year for the 2023-24 academic year, but it was close. Back-to-back Mr. Football Ryan Williams of Saraland, now a freshman wide receiver at the University of Alabama, was the readers’ choice over Auburn signee and former Benjamin Russell standout Malcolm Simmons – also a wide receiver.
Work begins on pedestrian tunnel at new Fairhope nature preserve
Work is underway in Fairhope for what could be a first in Baldwin County and it's all part of the development of more than 100 acres of property near downtown that will become the Flying Creek Nature Preserve.
Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival hosting artwork competition
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The 21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Committee is excited to announce a call for artists to produce the t-shirt and poster artwork for the 2025 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. They invite talented artists to submit their original designs, keeping in mind the following criteria:
Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo happening in Robertsdale
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mark your calendars and get ready to rodeo! The 26th Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo is back and better than ever!. Go where grit meets glory at the Robertsdale Arena on August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Featuring some of the most talented cowboys and cowgirls as they go head-to-head in Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding and more all starting at 7 pm nightly. With more seating, expanded children’s activities, and a special trick riding act, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT!
New Housing and Marinas Planned Near New Intracoastal Bridge
Gulf Shores Planning Commission to Review New Bridge-Area Developments. Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Dirt’s turning along the north bank of the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores not just where the new bridge is being built by the state but for residential area and two marinas are planned.
Foley retirement community expands efforts to help veterans
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Members of a retirement community in Foley are expanding their efforts to recognize veterans’ sacrifice and need your help. Out of nearly the roughly 475 residents that live at the Grove, 18% of them are US Veterans and homeowners here say they’re a very important part of this community. The Grove […]
Jackson’s Landon Duckworth outgrows the Superman cleats to become one of the nation’s top prep quarterbacks
JACKSON — Landon Duckworth did not emerge from the shadows as a reluctant kid dragged into the sunlight, uncertain if football, with its pageantry and lore, its savagery and gore, was right for him. At the age of 6, he showed up at a Jackson park for his first...
Foley officials propose downtown entertainment district
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — An entertainment district could soon come to downtown Foley. According to a news release from the city, the city council approved the first reading of an ordinance to establish an entertainment district, which would be located in the downtown area west of Alabama 59. The release said a final vote on […]
Reefmaker: Building the Gulf’s Artificial Reefs
“All right,” Captain Stewart Walter speaks into his radio, instructing his crew. “Cast off that last port stern line; let’s get ‘er moving.” It’s pitch black on the Intercoastal Waterway (ICW), 11:30 at night, and there’s little to distinguish between where the sky ends and the water begins, as the boat named Maranatha II leaves her moorings behind in Orange Beach. The air is tinged with the smell of saltwater blended with diesel fumes from the twin Caterpillar 399 engines as the 1200 horsepower motors begin to move the vessel to its destination, roughly five hours east. The bow thruster helps center the vessel to the middle of the ICW and she’s underway, moving at eight knots.
Gulf Shores beachgoers feeling the sting, heavy jellyfish presence
News Weather Sports Special Reports Community Gulf Coast CW Watch Now Jobs More. Purple flags were flying Monday afternoon on Gulf Shores beaches to warn beachgoers of jellyfish in the water. FULL STORY: https://trib.al/xlvZcSX.
Huntsville operations support Boeing’s critical defense missions
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Boeing helped build the foundation of Alabama’s aerospace industry and continues to advance its operations in the state. In the past year, the company marked several milestones in its missile defense programs and also celebrated a university partnership that is shaping the next-generation workforce. In...
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola named sole Level 1 trauma center in Panhandle
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola has been designated by the Florida Department of Health as the sole provider of Level 1 trauma care in the Panhandle. The hospital made the announcement on Tuesday. "With this designation, we join an elite group of only 11 Florida hospitals offering Level...
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