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Alabama: Can you Spot The Dangerous Pest Officials Say To kill
I bet you couldn't spot the very well-camouflaged pest. I know I couldn't. These insects are destroying neighborhoods all over America and now have made their way to our beautiful state. Liv Volker recently shared a video on Tik Tok (video below) of what's been causing everything in her yard...
Lawsuit filed over Alabama law that blocks more people with felony convictions from voting
A voting rights group says a new Alabama law that expanded the list of felonies that cause a person to lose their right to vote is “out of step” with what is happening in most of the nation on voting rights for formerly incarcerated people.
Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday
By Staff Reports 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, which began Friday, July 19 and lasts through Sunday, July 21. Crenshaw County and towns including Luverne, Magnolia Springs and Rutledge participate each year in the […] The post Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Mobile holding disaster recovery planning meeting this week
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Mobile’s Neighborhood Development Department this week is hosting what it is calling a Disaster Recovery Planning meeting. Officials say the city has received has received $53 million in federal disaster recovery grant funds to further the long-term recovery from Hurricanes Sally and Zeta.
Family mourns loss of young father killed after shooting on Fourth of July in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Family and friends are preparing to lay a young father to rest. 22-year-old DaShaun Bonner was shot and killed on the Fourth of July in the parking lot of a Mobile shopping center. DaShaun Bonner had two young children and was preparing to celebrate a birthday at the end of the […]
Swampy, soaking conditions all week
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - This will be a damp, stormy week on the Gulf Coast. Our Monday is starting with some isolated coastal showers. Later in the day, pop-up showers and storms will be common across the area. Highs will be in the upper 80s. It will be extremely humid.
Florida gas prices hit three-month low; Pensacola among cheapest prices
(CBS12) -- Gas prices in Florida have taken a dip nearly 20 cents per gallon over the past 10 days. The state average has seen a decrease from $3.55 per gallon to $3.36 per gallon as of this past Sunday, according to the American Automobile Association's (AAA) latest report. "Futures...
Justin Gatlin says 'no way,' it doesn't feel like it has been 20 years since his first Olympics
Twenty years can feel like a long time. In 2004, Shrek 2 was the biggest film of the year in the United States. Myspace – yes, that one social media site – was becoming bigger and bigger, and Facebook was co-launched that year. The new Motorola Razr phone was released for $499.
Lightning strikes Gulf Breeze home
GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- Lightning struck a Gulf Breeze home on Saturday morning. A home on Chanteclaire Circle had been struck by lightning, but no one was home. Midway Fire District responded with mutual aid to the City of Gulf Breeze for a residential house fire. A family member stopped...
"Red flags" popping up in debate around Florida abortion ballot initiative, state senator says
MIAMI — CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede speaks one-on-one with State Sen. Lauren Book about Gov. Ron DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on the Florida ballot this November.Guest: State Sen. Lauren Book/(D) FL, District 35
Marlin almost spears fisherman in Gulf of Mexico
Shocking footage captured the moment a massive blue marlin nearly killed a fisherman in the Gulf of Mexico. Fairhope Fishing Company shared a clip of the freak accident onboard the Jubilee Monday on TikTok. A group of fishermen were reeling in a gigantic marlin when it swiftly jumped on board.
Milton bookkeeper charged with stealing over $1.3 million from employer
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Milton woman is accused of defrauding a company of more than $1.3 million. 45-year-old Jessica McKinnon is facing several charges including fraud and larceny. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says between 2019 and 2023, Mckinnon stole large amounts of money from Paul Patrick...
Here's where gas prices in North Alabama stand
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As summer travel peaks, AAA reports a rise in gas prices across Alabama compared to last year. According to AAA's latest data, the national average for regular gasoline stands at $3.50 per gallon, with mid-grade at $3.94 and premium at $4.29. In North Alabama, drivers are...
Danger: Large Coyotes Causing Havoc In Alabama
This is one reason we should all own a rifle. Recently people have been spotting some giants roaming closer and closer to heavily populated residential areas. Be on the lookout a very large COYOTE roaming Chigger Ridge Road. Joyce Kidd Kephart added this pic. And said.. Something has bothered my...
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