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Heat advisory affecting Southwest Alabama Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 3:34 p.m. on Tuesday valid for Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin counties. Weather service Heat safety: Protecting yourself in hot conditions. Stay hydrated: Remember to drink plenty of fluids. Find cool...
Baldwin teachers learning new innovative technologies ahead of upcoming school year
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County Teachers and administrators are learning more skills to take into the classroom this fall. A special conference continues today focusing on ways to integrate technology into lessons. Tuesday is day two of the Gulf Regional Innovative Technology Conference or “Grits.” It’s three days of sessions geared to different areas […]
Santa Rosa County Commission rejects repeal of business license taxes
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Sam Parker sounded supremely confident as he gaveled in a public hearing ahead of a vote to repeal county business tax receipt fees. "I believe we're extending a tremendous olive branch of good will to thousands of people in this community by being able to repeal this," he said.
Hinote Glass Road in Baldwin County to be impassable this week, officials say
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County officials are warning drivers about a detour route as a road will temporarily close this week. According to county officials, a portion of Hinote Glass Road between Monsanto and County Road 65 will be impassable to traffic from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 18. The […]
Santa Rosa County to dedicate new military flags at administration office
MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — Santa Rosa County will dedicate new military flags at the county administration office this week, according to county officials. According to a news release from Santa Rosa County, the county board of commissioners will host a flag dedication ceremony in front of the SRC administration office on Friday, July 26, at […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Arrest for Human Trafficking
Montgomery, AL – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today the arrest of Terrell Bailey, a 27-year-old resident of Montgomery, on a charge of Human Trafficking in the First Degree for commercial sex acts involving a juvenile. The arrest was carried out by Special Agents from the Attorney General’s Office, with assistance from the United States […] The post Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Arrest for Human Trafficking appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday
Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Monday, encouraging Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, slated for Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Towns including Fort Deposit and Hayneville participate each year in the annual tax holiday traditionally held the third full weekend […]
Alabama employee health insurance boards expect shortfalls in coming years
The heads of the boards overseeing Alabama’s two health insurance plans for public employees said Monday they were looking at potential losses and the possible need to use reserves in the coming future, which could lead to increased costs. Representatives of the of the State Employees Insurance Board (SEIB), which oversees the state employees’ health […] The post Alabama employee health insurance boards expect shortfalls in coming years appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
12-story apartment complex, hotel proposed near Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Dawson Company, doing business as Inspired Communities of Florida, wants to make Maritime Park a true destination with a new mixed-use development. That development was proposed during a Monday city council meeting. Developers shared the following information about the $150 million development that would have a 12-story apartment building and […]
Pensacola Police Department trains for active threat emergency
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Monday began the training for the Pensacola Police Department on eliminating an active threat. Training will be held for several days near the Ronald McDonald House on Bayou Boulevard. The training was formerly known as “active shooter training,” but police departments now prepare how to take down active threats to the […]
Founder of 988 hotline to speak at Pensacola mental health summit
The National Suicide and Crisis Hotline -- 988 -- launched two years ago. The Department of Health and Human Services says since then 988 counselors have answered more than 10 million calls, texts, and chats. HHS has invested nearly $1.5 billion in the lifeline. It's part of the Biden administration's...
Pensacola looking at current twice-a-week garbage pickup as it brings back recycling
Pensacola may consider changes to its twice-a-week garbage pickup as part of offering curbside recycling. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves said the city will be surveying its sanitation customers soon to determine their opinion of the city's twice-a-week garbage pickup service. ...
FDA approves new Alzheimer's drug, Kinsul'a, offering hope to Pensacola patients
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A new medication for Alzheimer's, called Kinsula is now approved by the FDA. Clinical trials show the treatment has been found to slow the progression of the disease in patients. Data shows Florida has the second-highest number of people living with Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's is devastating for those...
SCI announces EntreCon® 2024 Keynote Speaker Lineup
Studer Community Institute is proud to announce the Keynote Speaker lineup for EntreCon® 2024. A milestone 10th year for SCI’s highly impactful Business & Leadership Conference, with a theme of “Discover Your Potential”, is set for November 13-14, 2024, in downtown Pensacola. The six keynote presenters...
Summer food truck bracket week 2 voting is open now. See who made it to the top 8
Our summer food truck bracket is well underway. Over the course of last week, more than 16,000 votes were cast across 16 food trucks voted on by our readers. Did your favorite food truck make it to the Elite 8? Find out in our breakdown below, and be sure to cast your vote for the next round.
Real News: Inspired plans, FloridaWest search
Pensacola Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier shares her thoughts on the hotel and apartments that Inspired Communities is proposing for the Community Maritime Park. FloridaWest board chair David Bear discusses the steps being taken to find a new CEO for FloridaWest.
TSA travel tips: What not to bring through the security checkpoint
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Items such as aerosol sprays, razorblades and handheld tools are some of the most common items surrendered at the TSA security checkpoint. “One thing to clear up is we don’t ever confiscate, that word kind of gets attached to TSA a lot,” TSA regional spokesperson Mark Howell said. “We don’t confiscate, […]
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