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Magic, Block Party and More Events This Week
The week ahead is packed with exciting summer events perfect for families and friends. Kicking off with a store unveiling new seasonal merchandise, you'll find exclusive clothing and accessories to fit the coastal lifestyle. Enjoy outdoor community events, including a block party with activities for kids, live entertainment, and food. Water enthusiasts can look forward to boat rentals and marina tours, offering various ways to explore the pristine waters. Magic shows and performances add a touch of wonder, while eco-friendly beach cleanups and water play days ensure fun for all ages. Whether you're into fishing tournaments or simply looking for a fun-filled day, this week's events promise something for everyone.
Eglin Air Force Base will hold a two-day hiring event Wednesday and Thursday
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Officials at Eglin Air Force Base are set to host a two-day hiring event that will be open to the public. The event will be held at the University of Florida Research Engineering and Education facility at 1350 North Poquito Road in Shalimar. Event organizers have invited the...
S'mores On The Shore Is Back In Gulf Shores
The City of Gulf Shores will once again host the annual S’mores on the Shore event on Thursday, August 1, at Gulf Place, located at 101 Gulf Shores Parkway. The festivities will start at 6 p.m. and will feature campfires, music, and free s’mores packets. This family-friendly event...
Margaret Childress Long recognized by Orange Beach City Council
Local Historian Margaret Long Honored at City Council Meeting. Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Mayor Tony Kennon and the Orange Beach City Council recognized longtime resident, author and historian Margaret Childress Long during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Long recently stepped down from the Baldwin County Historical...
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.
Here's what happens to Alabama ballots after presidential ticket shakeup
State officials confirmed Monday that Alabama ballots for the general election will have the Democratic candidates for president and vice-president listed as chosen at the party's convention next month. President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the race, and he has thrown his support to Vice-President Kamala Harris to lead the...
Sen. Katie Britt slams Kamala Harris as ‘last person who should be entrusted with our nation’s future’
As national Democrats began lining up behind Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden’s decision to suspend his re-election campaign, Alabama Sen. Katie Britt Sunday blasted Harris for her record with the administration. “Changing the president in this case isn’t going to change the policies,” Britt told AL.com...
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama Sunday evening
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 7:57 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:45 p.m. for Madison, Morgan, Marshall and Jackson counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:57 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Owens Cross...
Below average temperatures continue as rain chances remain elevated
Monday: Scattered showers and a few storms will be around for much of the day, increasing in coverage during the afternoon and evening hours. High temperatures will be in the middle 80s while the humidity remains very high. Tuesday-Thursday: Temperatures will continue to stay below average over this week as consistent cloud cover and waves […]
Update: Flood advisory affecting Alabama until Sunday night
An updated flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:27 p.m. in effect until 11:30 p.m. for Bullock, Montgomery and Pike counties. The weather service says, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas....
Why Molino Library can provide free summer meals for children
MOLINO, Fla. (WKRG) — On average, one in four children experience food insecurity in the Escambia and Washington County areas. To help combat this issue, No Kid Hungry has funded Feeding the Gulf Coast a $79,000 grant for the first time this summer. “All of the programs Florida can take advantage of are critically important […]
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