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Fired cyber commander planning defamation lawsuit against Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Documents we've uncovered show Mobile's former cyber commander is accusing the city of defamation of character. Kevin Levy claims the public, months-long saga surrounding accusations of wrongdoing related to a cyber consulting contract tarnished his reputation and caused severe emotional distress. In late June, Levy put the city on notice he may file a lawsuit.
ADSFR Results Show Evidence of Flounder Rebound
Nobody was more pleased when the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) added flounder to the CCA Alabama Live Weigh-In competition than Dr. Sean Powers, head rodeo judge and Director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama. Powers watched the southern...
‘It was church’: Alabama state senator among 40,000 Black women on Zoom to support Kamala Harris
Four years ago, a Zoom meeting to build support for Kamala Harris as the Democratic vice presidential nominee attracted just 90 participants. On Sunday night, an estimated 40,000 Black women and allies logged on to Zoom and another 50,000 women on other platforms at the same time to support her brand-new presidential campaign.
Biden’s big lead shutting down two contests could seal deal for Harris
President Joe Biden was so widely viewed as the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party that two states did not hold primaries earlier this year, and that decision could help seal the deal quicker for Vice President Kamala Harris to get the party’s presidential nomination. Harris is poised to win the party’s nomination at a […]
Baldwin County School Superintendent Updates on Upcoming School Year Changes
Baldwin County Schools: What Parents Need to Know for August 8th. Robertsdale, Ala. – (OBA) – As the new school year approaches, Baldwin County Public Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler has announced important updates and reminders for parents. With just two weeks left until the start of the school year on Thursday, August 8th, parents are urged to prepare for several key changes, including free meals for students, new documentation requirements for immunizations and residency, and transportation updates.
Kitchen Cops find roaches, rodents and no hot water around the Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The weekly Kitchen Cops inspections are in, and all across north Alabama, inspectors seem to be running into very similar problems. The South End Market on Gault Avenue had numerous serious violations, dragging it’s score down to an 80. Inspectors noted roaches in the kitchen and prep area and rodent feces along the baseboard of the floor. There was also a pan blocking a hand washing sink, a cutting board blocking the 3 compartment sink and roaches in both sinks as well. On top of that, there was no hot water in the kitchen, making it impossible for the staff to wash or sanitize dishes.
Alabama Man Claims Million Dollar Jackpot In Florida Lottery
This is exactly why I never miss an opportunity to buy some scratch-off tickets when I'm on my way to the beach, or anywhere else that sells scratch-off tickets. The 500X THE CASH game is a $50 game with a top prize of $25 million, which is the largest ever offered on a Florida Scratch-Off game, and the best odds to become an instant millionaire. The game's overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50. Scratch-Off games are an essential part of the Lottery's portfolio of games, accounting for around 77% of ticket sales. Scratch-Off games have generated more than $17.69 billion for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) since their inception.
Inaugural Girls Night Out at Eastern Shore Centre set Tuesday
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Eastern Shore Centre will hold Girls Night Out from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. The event will be held on the mall’s green area near California Dreaming in Spanish Fort. Suzanna Edwards, vice president of marketing for Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors, spoke with...
Daily dose of thunderstorms with seasonal heat
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Happy weekend, Gulf Coast! Our overall weather setup won't change too much from what we had to close out the workweek. Saturday and Sunday will see daytime highs in the low 90s with a 50% chance for showers and thunderstorms each day. If wet weather doesn't find you, heat index values will range between 100-105.
Florida Lobster Diver Finds Cocaine Instead Of Dinner
A Florida lobster diver looking for lobster approximately one mile offshore of Tavernier on the oceanside, found a package of suspected cocaine instead of a delicious dinner. The discovery was made just after 2pm, and rather than hit the clubs, the diver turned the package over to authorities. The Monroe County Sheriff then turned the package over to the U.S. Border Patrol.
Island Spirit Award Winner Is Lauren Traywick of Gulf Shores
Many people think the success of the island is due to it's white sand and emerald water. While those are great assets, the main factor for the island's quality of life and successful business is due to the people who smile while they make everything the community a better place. One such person is the City of Gulf Shores Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Lauren Traywick.
Alabama taps state and federal agencies to address crime in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A coalition of Alabama officials announced a new task force that will use state and federal resources to address crime in the state's capital, amid a persistent staffing shortage in the Montgomery Police Department. The Metro Area Crime Suppression unit will use resources from the Alabama...
Adventure Week At The Island Church Starts July 29th
The final countdown is on for Adventure Week, ‘Voyage to the Lost Isle’ with the Island Church in Orange Beach. The kid’s ministry team, better known as the ‘Island Kids Team’, welcomes local and visiting children every summer for four nights of high-energy bible-based fun. Each year is a new adventure themed in interesting and exciting ways for everyone to get involved while learning more about Christ.