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Legendary rock star has cancer surgery, band postpones tour dates: ‘I’ve much more to sing’
Heart has postponed the rest of its tour dates for 2024, including a show in Alabama, while its lead singer recovers from cancer surgery. Ann Wilson, 74, a founding member of the classic rock band, released a statement on Tuesday via Heart’s publicist, saying she had a successful surgery but will undergo chemotherapy and is taking the rest of the year off to recover. No other details were available, and Wilson’s statement said she wouldn’t elaborate on her heath issues in a public way.
July 4th Fireworks and Fun!
July 4th is almost here, and if you love fireworks, we have put together a list of some fun things to do this holiday weekend in North Alabama! 🇺🇸. The Spirit of America Festival at Point Mallard is July 4 from 1-9pm! There will be inflatables for kids, food trucks, live music, and fireworks at 9pm!
Here are the rules for shooting fireworks in North Alabama counties, cities, towns
If you plan to light your own fireworks this July Fourth holiday, you'll need to follow local rules. We've asked for those guidelines from North Alabama counties, cities and towns. If a location is missing, that means leaders have yet to respond to our requests for information. We'll update this list through July 4 as we get more.
Supreme Court refuses to hear bite mark case involving Alabama inmate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to review the case of an Alabama man who has spent decades in prison for a murder conviction supported by recanted and discredited testimony about bite marks. Charles M. McCrory was convicted of murder for the 1985 killing of his wife, Julie Bonds, who was […]
Luverne cheer squads shine at UCA Camp
By Staff Reports The Luverne High School (LHS) varsity and junior varsity (JV) cheerleading squads excelled at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) cheer camp held the week of June 17 at in Foley, earning numerous accolades, including the prestigious Leadership Award. The honor, voted on by all the squads at the camp, reflects the respect […] The post Luverne cheer squads shine at UCA Camp appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Beulah community hosting grand opening of new fire station
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Beulah community will have more fire protection as officials with Escambia County are set to hold a grand opening of a new fire station. According to a news release, the ribbon-curring for the Bradshaw-McNair Beulah Fire Station, named after late District Chief Dwain Bradshaw and retired ECFR District Chief […]
Alex Potier of Daphne High School
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — This week, we honor Alex Potier as the WKRG News 5 Scholar Athlete of the Week. Potier is a senior at Daphne High School where he plays winger for the soccer team. He has been captain for two years. Potier is one of the top 15 players in the country to […]
2025 4-star EDGE Justin Hill commits to Alabama over Ohio State, others
The Alabama Crimson Tide continues to have profound success on the recruiting trail under the new coaching staff. On Wednesday, 2025 four-star edge rusher Justin Hill committed to the Crimson Tide over Ohio State, Oregon, and USC. Hill took an official visit to all four of his finalists. Ultimately, it...
Pensacola Police explain local firework statutes for 4th of July
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Last year, Florida modified its firework laws to allow projectiles only on the 4th of July and New Years. But local statutes and ordinances can overrule that new law. "Anything that explodes or flies is illegal in the city of Pensacola," Pensacola Police Officer Mike Wood said....
Pensacola native to compete with U.S. in Paralympic Games in Paris
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A Pensacola native is headed to Paris to compete in the Paralympic Games in a couple months. 18-year-old Emma Meyers is one of 15 para-triathletes selected for the U.S. team. She'll make her Paralympic debut as the youngest member of the team. The games are set for...
Paradise Found RV Resort faces nearly $24,000 fine from ADEM
THEODORE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Paradise Found RV Resort on Dauphin Island Parkway is now facing a $23,850 fine from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. The fine is due to a series of violations on how the construction site has handled its stormwater runoff pollution into Fowl River. Construction began three years ago, but […]
Mobile’s homeless voice concerns amid newly hired homeless outreach coordinator
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — While Mobile hired its first homeless outreach coordinator, the city’s homeless population voiced what they want to see under the new hire’s leadership. Kendell Young started his new position on Monday as Mobile’s homeless outreach coordinator. He said he is tasked with collaborating with various outreach programs to alleviate homelessness in […]
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