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$366 million Mobile Harbor project a ‘generational change,’ CEO says
The long-anticipated deepening and widening of the Mobile Harbor shipping channel is set to be completed in March of next year, making the Port of Mobile the deepest harbor in the Gulf region. “[The deepening and widening project] is really generational in the change it’s going to have to what...
Foley officials propose downtown entertainment district
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — An entertainment district could soon come to downtown Foley. According to a news release from the city, the city council approved the first reading of an ordinance to establish an entertainment district, which would be located in the downtown area west of Alabama 59. The release said a final vote on […]
Work begins on pedestrian tunnel at new Fairhope nature preserve
Work is underway in Fairhope for what could be a first in Baldwin County and it's all part of the development of more than 100 acres of property near downtown that will become the Flying Creek Nature Preserve.
Economist debunks report listing Pensacola among worst Florida cities to buy property
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- According to a report, Pensacola is in the top five worst cities to buy property in Florida, citing economic challenges like limited job growth as one of the driving factors. Another reason listed in the report from GOBankingRates is the crime rate. But a local economist says...
Bayshore Christian has ‘nothing to lose, everything to gain’ in 1st varsity football season
Bayshore Christian will play its first season of varsity football this fall, but veteran coach Phil Lazenby’s expectations are the same as they’ve been his entire career. “State champs. That is how we break practice down until you get to the point where you know you are not in the playoffs,” he said. “That’s what we do. I’ve done that ever since I became a football coach. If I don’t expect it, how can I expect these guys to expect it?”
SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY: LCpl William Pate
WEAR is giving a salute to our military. Tonight we honor Lance Corporal William Pate who served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He lost his life during the Vietnam War. Thank you for your service and for giving the ultimate sacrifice, Lance Corporal William Pate.
Reefmaker: Building the Gulf’s Artificial Reefs
“All right,” Captain Stewart Walter speaks into his radio, instructing his crew. “Cast off that last port stern line; let’s get ‘er moving.” It’s pitch black on the Intercoastal Waterway (ICW), 11:30 at night, and there’s little to distinguish between where the sky ends and the water begins, as the boat named Maranatha II leaves her moorings behind in Orange Beach. The air is tinged with the smell of saltwater blended with diesel fumes from the twin Caterpillar 399 engines as the 1200 horsepower motors begin to move the vessel to its destination, roughly five hours east. The bow thruster helps center the vessel to the middle of the ICW and she’s underway, moving at eight knots.
2 Romanians sentenced after stealing bank card numbers at Northwest Florida credit union, officials say
Two Romanian men were sentenced to prison for stealing bank card numbers at a local credit union, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida.
CNN Begs Judge to Block Military Veteran’s Bid to Depose Star Jake Tapper in Billion Dollar Defamation Battle — to Spare Him ‘Annoyance and Embarrassment’
A desperate CNN has asked a Florida judge to sensationally block Jake Tapper from being interrogated about his involvement in a controversial story the embattled network aired – which alleged a military veteran ran a black market of people smuggling after America’s botched withdrawal in Afghanistan.According to court documents obtained exclusively by RadarOnline.com, lawyers for the supposed worldwide leader in news asked for a protective order to prevent Zachary Young, a decorated former U.S. Navy member, from deposing star anchor Tapper, the cable giant’s lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent.Tapper aired a segment in 2021 on his program The Lead...
Troy Rookie All-Stars compete in World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy All-Stars represented Alabama at the Dixie Ozone Rookies (11U) World Series in Mississippi this past weekend. Troy went 2-2 at the World Series. They opened up the World Series with a 8-5 win over Livingston on July 18. Cole Cleveland led Troy at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run, while Elliot Cochran went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Barrett Powell and Cochran pitched two innings each. Cochran struck out two and gave up two hits and two earned runs, while Powell struck out three and gave up no hits or earned runs.
The Original Wailers to Headline Pensacola Seafood Fest
The Pensacola Seafood Festival is thrilled to announce its 2024 entertainment lineup, headlined by the iconic The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson on Friday night, Sept. 27, at 9 p.m. Renowned for their legendary reggae sound and timeless hits, The Original Wailers will bring their vibrant energy to the heart...
Watch: 300-pound marlin leaps into boat, striking deckhand
Marlin are powerful game fish that occasionally leap into boats, creating hazardous situations. The accompanying footage, shared via Instagram by Chasing Nature, shows a hooked blue marlin soaring over a yacht’s stern and flooring deckhand Thomas Arendall. “Fishing can be a dangerous game,” Chasing Nature’s Jonathan Schell stated, adding that Arendall was not seriously injured. The chaotic scene unfolded last week in the Gulf of Mexico aboard the Jubilee. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chasing Nature (@chasing_nature16) Footage shows the estimated 300-pound marlin leaping beyond the stern as a different deckhand tugs on the leader. The marlin then flies over the rail and slams into Arendall’s upper body, knocking him down. One commenter observed: “An inch away from getting stabbed in the jugular. Count your blessings mate.” Schell told FTW Outdoors that Arendall “got scratched up on his back and had about an inch-deep, 2- to 3-inch laceration on his forearm.” The Jubilee was fishing out of Orange Beach, Alabama, and the marlin broke the line and swam free after flopping back into the water. As Schell noted, the catch was “official” once the other deckhand had grabbed the leader.
Phoenix Rising dog rescue in Pensacola to close doors after 10 years
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Phoenix Rising Rescue, an animal rescue service in Pensacola for over 10 years, announced Monday it will be closing its doors in the next few months. In a Facebook post Monday morning, the woman behind Phoenix Rising Rescue described the upcoming closure as "sad" and "heartbreaking." "There...
Baseball star goes viral for Donald Trump support during game
Earlier this month, former United States President Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet in the ear during an assassination attempt. Immediately after he was brought to his feet, Trump sent a message to his supporters by pumping his fist in the air and saying “fight! fight!” And one Major League Baseball star made reference to that moment during a game this weekend.
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