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Oklahoma, Alabama Now Have AI-Powered Vending Machines That Sell Bullets
It’s no secret that Americans love guns. Not only do nearly half of Americans say they live in a household with guns, but the U.S. beats out every other nation on Earth when it comes to gun density (the 2nd most gun-dense country is Yemen, and it’s not even close). The U.S. is actually the only country that has more guns than people. Given all that, it’s not much of a surprise that, in some states, you can now walk into a grocery store and buy bullets from a vending machine as if you were ordering a candy bar or a soda.
LSU researchers discover ‘swamp power’ preserved ancient underwater forests
The ancient underwater forest about eight miles off the coast of Gulf Shores, Alabama, is known as a time capsule from the last ice age—and for the first time, researchers understand why. Chemical and pollen analyses found the bald cypress trees were buried in sediment from swamp and marsh ecosystems, like those in southeastern United States today. Such low-oxygen environments helped preserve the wood, which is more than 60,000 years old and grew on land at a time when sea levels were much lower than they are today. While ocean water and waves normally erode coastal deposits, the Alabama Underwater Forest, as it’s become known, was quickly buried in low-oxygen muds and sediment, forming a protective layer. When that layer was partly removed in 2004 by Hurricane Ivan, it revealed standing tree stumps at the bottom of the ocean, where few expected to find them.
Mobile police need your help to find Festival Centre homicide suspect
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they believe was involved in a homicide on Independence Day outside an Academy Sports + Outdoors. A shooting around 4 p.m. Thursday resulted in the death of 22-year-old DeShaun Bonner, News 5 previously reported. MPD is continuing […]
Alabama state senator seriously injured in Fourth of July personal watercraft accident with son, police say
An Alabama State senator was injured Thursday afternoon in personal watercraft accident with his adult son, state police said Friday. Sen. Garlan E. Gudger Jr., 49, of Cullman, was injured Thursday when the 2024 Sea-Doo GTI personal watercraft (PWC) he was operating was struck in the rear by a 2019 Sea-Doo GTI PWC operated by Garlan E. Gudger III, 21, also of Cullman.
Police chase that started at Atmore prison ends in crash in Chickasaw
CHICKASAW, Ala. (WPMI) — Three suspects are in custody after leading police on a chase that started at Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore and ended in a crash roughly 50 miles away in Chickasaw Friday morning. The Alabama Department of Corrections says a K-9 officer found Justin Duckworth trying to get contraband into prison. ADOC says Duckworth, Jajuan Williams and Amber Shields were all in the car that wouldn't stop for police. They wrecked near the 1-65 southbound ramp and West Lee Street.
Bicyclist struck by Polaris Slingshot in Baldwin County, flown to hospital
LILLIAN, Ala. -- A bicyclist was flown to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a Polaris Slingshot vehicle in Lillian on Thursday. It happened around 8:20 p.m. on 6th Street near Highway 98 in Baldwin County. ALEA says a 2022 Polaris Slingshot struck a Greensboro, Alabama, woman...
Florida gas prices spike during Independence Day weekend
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Experts anticipated the 4th of July holiday week to set records for the number of people traveling. They also said the demand for more gasoline has caused prices to spike, especially here in Florida. “I was baffled. I miss paying what I used to pay,” Panama City local Colton Shadoan […]
FHP officials express safety concerns for pedestrians ahead of holiday weekend
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Just last week, two separate incidents involving pedestrians and a bicyclist left people injured. Florida Highway Patrol State Troopers are reminding everyone to practice safety when operating any kind of transportation. While thousands will visit our shorelines for the 4th of July weekend, it’s the streets that officials are worried […]
Trump presses Judge Cannon to take up immunity question in classified documents case in Florida
Attorneys for former President Trump are now seeking to use the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision to help him in his criminal case in Florida over mishandling of classified documents.
19 Suspected Fentanyl Traffickers Arrested in Northwest Florida
Earlier this week, a group of 19 suspected fentanyl traffickers were arrested in the northwestern region of Florida. ““The Fentanyl epidemic, an urgent and indiscriminate threat, is dangerously pervasive,” FLHSMV Executive Director Dave Kerner said. “FHP is proud to be part of the effort to clear the streets of this poison, and, along with our law enforcement partners, we will continue to work together to protect our citizens by bringing to justice the criminals who sell it.”
1 killed in crash on Highway 31 in Flomaton
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Ala. -- A fatal crash Thursday claimed the life of one person in Escambia County, Alabama. The Flomaton Fire Department says the accident was north of Flomaton on Highway 31 around 4:30 p.m. Three vehicles were involved in the crash. Several EMS and two helicopters responded. Alabama state...
Beryl creating rip current risk for our area this weekend
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - The waters are calm Friday morning but that’s expected to change. We’re expected to have a high risk of rip currents on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday thanks to Hurricane Beryl, which weakened to a tropical storm Friday afternoon. And even with it far away from us, it’s still expected to impact our waters.
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