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Nominations open for the 2024 Mobile Bay Area Veteran of the Year award
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Nominations are now open for the 2024 Mobile Bay Area Veteran of the Year Award. Nominations will be accepted by the Mobile Bay Area Veterans Day Commission until August 26, 2024, at midnight. Award Criteria:. 1. The purpose of the Mobile Bay Area Veteran of...
Alabama Sounds Off After Racial Incident At Legendary Restaurant
If you don't recognize the exterior. Many of you may recognize this interior. An alleged racial incident at Nick’s in the Sticks is generating lots of comments on social media. Here is the video if you haven't seen it.. Here is a sampling of the comments from longtime Nick’s...
Foley To Open Pickleball and Volleyball Courts This Year
Foley is moving forward with plans to open at least nine public pickleball courts and 10 sand volleyball courts by the end of 2024. The courts will be located north of the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market. Work is now underway on the road leading to the site. David...
Badcock Home Furniture & More closing all stores in Florida. 50% off furniture sales ahead
Two century-old home furnishings retailers are coming down. Seven months after it was acquired by Conn's HomePlus, furniture retailer Badcock Home Furniture & More, founded in Mulberry in 1904, is closing all of its more than 300 stores including around 80 in Florida. The company verified it in a comment on its Facebook page Friday. ...
Destin named top fishing spot in Florida
A new study has crowned Destin as the best fishing destination in Florida, outranking 201 other towns across the state. The study, conducted by FishingBooker, the leading site for booking fishing trips in the U.S., evaluated Florida’s fishing spots based on six criteria. Destin emerged as the clear winner, scoring 59 out of a possible 60 points.
Where to Swim on Red Flag Days
If your accommodation has a pool, dedicate the day to perfecting your cannonball or lounging near the edge with a good book. Be sure to follow any pool rules established by your accommodation, and do not get in during severe weather. Tropic Falls Waterpark: Indoor Water Fun. Little Lagoon: Calm...
Southern Tech Company Pulls Ads From Paris Olympics
One of the largest internet providers for the Gulf Shores region is C Spire Fiber out of Ridgeland, Mississippi. The company made international news this weekend when they announced they would be pulling all of their advertising from the 2024 Paris Olympics. The incident which triggered the advertising stoppage resulted...
City of Mobile launches area’s first Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program
The City of Mobile recently announced a new partnership with the University Hospital and the Mobile County Health Department aimed at reducing violent crimes. The City will establish the area’s first Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) intended to combat cycles of violent crime and retaliation by engaging victims of violence as they are being treated in the hospital. The program also aims to connect victims and their families to long-term services and support.
Pensacola area bar named one of best in U.S. Everything to know before you go
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect that the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival is an annual event at Flora-Bama, Flora-Bama, the iconic Perdido Key honky-tonk where legendary musicians and beach bums alike party in harmony on the Florida-Alabama state line, made national news this week as one of the 27...
Former Air Force Chief JoAnne Bass Joins Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Columbia Southern University (CSU) has appointed JoAnne Bass as its new strategic advisor for government, military, and community relations. She served as the personal advisor to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress of more than 600,000 Total Force Airmen. Chief Bass was the 19th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.
Waterville Is A Great Place For National Waterpark Day
Put on the swimsuit and head to Waterville today for National Waterpark Day!. Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Today is a great day to visit Waterville USA located in the heart of Gulf Shores. July 28 is National Waterpark Day! From the youngest family member to grandma and grandpa, there's a splashable, relaxable experience for all. On National Waterpark Day.
MPD: Man arrested for shooting on St. Stephens Road
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Police have arrested Jamarcus Brown for allegedly shooting a male victim on St. Stephens Road. Police said the shooting occurred on July 13 at 2:40 a.m. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to MPD. Brown was arrested on Saturday, July 27 and is charged with...
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