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Alabama’s Most Dangerous Campuses
How safe are college campuses in America? Well, more importantly, in our home state of Alabama? ROLL TIDE! Eh, sorry, our bias snuck in there for a second. We'll get to the Alabama campuses in a minute. First, let's take a glance at the whole country. This information should be...
Former Alabama lawmaker launches campaign to widen I-65, raises $200,000
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Former Alabama state lawmaker George Clark announced on Friday the launch of a new campaign to widen Interstate 65 to three lanes in each direction from Huntsville to Mobile, and an associated nonprofit organization dubbed the Go Wide I-65 Coalition. Clark was an Alabama House of...
National jail officials conference gets a festive Mobile welcome with Mardi Gras parade
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The National Institute for Jail Operations is having their Southern Regional Conference in Mobile next week at the Mobile Renaissance Riverview Hotel and the Mobile Convention Center on August 27 - 29, 2024. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office will throw a big “MOBILE WELCOME” by...
Atmore man arrested on drug, receiving stolen property charges
An Atmore man was arrested Aug. 17 on drug and receiving stolen property charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Q’watrell Ford, 31, was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property II, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana I and obstructing governmental […] The post Atmore man arrested on drug, receiving stolen property charges appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Keep your vehicle ready for hurricane season with Southern Tire Mart
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - With hurricane season in full swing, it’s best to be prepared at all times when living on the Gulf Coast!. Southern Tire Mart is here to help make sure your vehicle is ready to go, in case a storm sets its eye on our area.
Death penalty off the table for McIntosh woman in step-son's murder
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — Jacqueline Stewart has entered a “best interest” plea deal with prosecutors in Washington County, taking the death penalty off the table in the June 2020 murder of her stepson. Stewart, initially charged with capital murder in the death of 7-year-old Case Ketchum,...
UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol provides new information on deadly Santa Rosa County crash
Editor’s Note: The Florida Highway Patrol has changed its narrative for this crash. WKRG revised this article to exclude the original FHP report. UPDATE (1:31 p.m., Aug. 19): The Florida Highway Patrol has changed its report on a crash that left a 7-year-old child dead on Friday. According to the FHP, the crash occurred around […]
Meet the 2 local startups who just won $75K at the latest Alabama Launchpad competition
On August 15, two startups—NephSol and Zone Protects—won a combined total of $75,000 at the Alabama Launchpad Cycle 2 Finale in Huntsville. Read on to learn more about these exciting local startups and how they plan to use their winnings to grow their companies. Zone Protects—$50K. Finalists...
Pam Childers contests county expenses on lawsuit against PNJ over Bergosh text
Escambia Clerk of Court and Comptroller Pam Childers is contesting the county's spending on a lawsuit over Commissioner Jeff Bergosh's text messages. Childers sent a letter to the county attorney's office on Friday saying that she could not authorize attorney pay for the time worked on a lawsuit against the Pensacola News Journal and two others that sought to have Bergosh's leaked text messages returned. ...
City to host Celebration of Life for Mobile Civic Center on Aug. 21
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The City of Mobile is hosting a “Celebration of Life” on August 21 to recognize the start of the Mobile Civic Center’s demolition and celebrate the facility's 60-year legacy. On July 30, the Mobile City Council approved the demolition of the Civic...
AWF’s annual Wild Game Cook Off in Millbrook recognizes State Winners
A crowd swarmed to the grounds of the Alabama Wildlife Federation recently for the annual State Finals Wild Game Cook Off event held in Millbrook Aug. 10. There was plenty of entertainment, a silent auction, and of course some marvelous tasting of dishes prepared. Those present for the competition came from all across the state, as finalists in the event. They began early, using their culinary talents to impress judges and the crowd alike.
Foley Approves $338K in Projects for Fields and Parking Lot
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – During July the city of Foley awarded three bids on projects costing $338,414 for work on city recreation fields and a parking lot at the municipal complex. In recreation, the city will pay Harris Contracting $118,000 for LED lighting for a soccer field...
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