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Joe Bullard Chevrolet Team/Coach of the Week: Saraland
Every week on the Joe Bullard Chevrolet Pigskin Pete Scoreboard show, our Friday night crew will be naming the Joe Bullard Team/Coach of the Week, given to the team and coach that had the best performance of the week in the face of adversity in our coverage area across the Gulf Coast.
Baldwin County gets a new sheriff, a 9/11 memorial’s possibly vandalized, and a fun new Airbnb | Aug. 26, 2024
Editor’s Note: “News 5 Now” streams live Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. Watch the video above. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Welcome to WKRG.com’s new streaming show, “News 5 Now,” where we discuss the day’s 5 big stories and interact with you, our viewers. Top 5 Stories It’s time to count down the Big Stories […]
‘C’mon K.J., work your magic,’ and Lacey did in a showdown of No. 1s that will long be remembered
SARALAND — It was an awkward way to start the showdown for Saraland quarterback K.J. Lacey, who after the first play looked every bit like he needed some more aspirin and maybe even a cot. Even worse, if he had a relapse of his 101-degree fever and he or...
Family rallies for Brewton teen who needs 2nd kidney transplant at 16
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A family in Brewton is doing all they can to help their teenage daughter while she waits for a second kidney transplant at age 16. Family members are trying to raise money to help with the challenges that come with unique medical care. Family members fight a cheerful battle for […]
Attorneys for Bay Minette ask judge to dismiss wrongful-death lawsuit
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Attorneys for the city of Bay Minette and one of its police officers have asked a judge to dismiss a federal wrongful-death lawsuit that alleges excessive force in fatally shooting a man two years ago. In a court filing last week, lawyers for the city and...
Researchers recommend dredging and aeration in two Orange Beach bodies of water
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WPMI) — Auburn University researchers are recommending dredging and aerators to help improve the sediment and water quality in two popular Orange Beach water bodies. The study was funded by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the RESTORE Council. The shallow waters and...
Bay Minette police continue search for shooting suspect
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Bay Minette Police are still looking for a man accused of shooting another man in the leg earlier this month. According to a Facebook post Monday, police are trying to generate more leads to find 25-year-old Jermaine Bradley. We first ran his picture at the beginning of August. Police say […]
Bryant Bank Player of the Week: Quintarias Shields, Robertsdale
Every week on the Joe Bullard Chevrolet Pigskin Pete Scoreboard show, our Friday night crew will be naming the Bryant Bank Player of the Week, a distinction given to a player who shined brightest that week in our coverage area across the Gulf Coast. Michael Holland of Bryant Bank will be stopping by the school for which the player represents to recognize the athlete and provide a check to the school.
2 Century, Fla. women, 1 Foley woman arrested Aug. 23 on drug charges
Two Century, Fla. women and a Foley woman were arrested Aug. 23 on possession of drug charges, according to the Atmore Police Department. Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Kiauna Grice, 33, of Century, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance; Tashawna Perkins, 31, of Century, […] The post 2 Century, Fla. women, 1 Foley woman arrested Aug. 23 on drug charges appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Foley Walking Trail Wins State Award
The Wilbourne Antique Rose Trail has been recognized by the state for its positive impact on the community. Main Street Alabama awarded the project the Planning and Public Space Award of Excellence at its recent banquet. The award honors the transformation of an unused parking area into a walkway that...
Gulf Shores Council To Vote on Variety of Projects
After being denied a land disturbance and tree removal permit, Leonard Kaiser will make a second request for phase two of his Midtown Gulf Shores planned unit development on West Second Street. “The application was denied because there was no Building Permit application associated with the development,” the proposed resolution...
Second Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — The city of Orange Beach & the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber held its second annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge at the Wharf’s Marina Lawn on Saturday. Restaurants from around the Gulf Coast, especially from Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, got to compete in a cook-off in tailgate-style cooking competition with […]
Huntsville non-profit urging stronger spay and neuter laws in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - One local non-profit in Alabama wants stronger statewide spay and neuter laws. Michelle Maroon with Forgotten Felines, Inc. recently joined 48 Now to speak about everything her organization is doing for abandoned animals in the Huntsville community. Maroon also offered her thoughts on the state’s current...
McKesson to buy controlling stake in Florida Cancer Specialists' unit for about $2.5 billion
(Reuters) -Drug distributor McKesson said on Monday it would buy a controlling stake in community cancer center Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute's (FCS) business and administrative services unit for $2.49 billion in cash.
Football Recap: Millry Starts Season with Loss on the Road
Millry had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Citronelle Wildcats by a score of 28-25 on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Millry of the 27-26 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
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