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No deaths reported locally over Fourth of July weekend
Over the course of an extended five-day enforcement period, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated a total of nine traffic fatalities and three non-boating fatalities (drownings). However, this was the third year in a row where the state experienced zero boating related fatalities on Alabama waterways. The official Fourth of July travel […] The post No deaths reported locally over Fourth of July weekend appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
U.S. Attorney’s Office launches initiative targetting gun switches
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced a new initiative on Thursday designed to target illegal machinegun conversion tools, known as switches. Operation Flip the Switch falls under Project Safe...
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of July 19-21
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. The Market at MidCity - Every Sunday until November 10, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring 50 local vendors. Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival - Rides priced at one 50-cent ticket each. The carnival runs Thursday through Saturday evenings until July 27.
Sea Turtle Nest Vandalized In Orange Beach
A sea turtle nest was vandalized on Orange Beach on July 17th and 18th. The incident left one hatchling dead and several eggs broken, although most of the nest remained intact. The viability of the remaining eggs is uncertain. This act has prompted the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to install cameras to monitor the nest and deter further incidents.
Youth Mental Health Summit gives teens tools to navigate life's struggles
Dozens of Pensacola teens were in attendance for the inaugural Youth Mental Health Summit on Friday where speakers, community resource groups and volunteers came together to start the mental health conversation early. The event was held by Storytelling Solutions of America at the Gateway Church of Christ and featured information...
Researchers study forest deep beneath the Gulf
BATON ROUGE – The ancient underwater forest about eight miles off the coast of Gulf Shores, Alabama, is known as a time capsule from the last ice age — and for the first time, researchers understand why. Chemical and pollen analyses found the bald cypress trees were buried...
NABSTMC rides through Africatown, donates $10,000
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club has been out in full force in the Port City. During its weeklong stay in Mobile, the group gave away backpacks, visited local shelters, and concluded with a faith service and a ride to Africatown. During...
Mobile mother of child found with cocaine in backpack indicted on federal charges
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A woman whose 3-year-old child allegedly had a backpack full of cocaine now faces federal charges, according to an indictment unsealed Friday. A federal judge previously had made the federal indictment partially public. It named Glennie Antonio McGee and his wife, Echandza Dianca Maxie, but left other defendants blacked out.
Mobile area shrimpers rally, concerned for their livelihoods
SATSUMA, Ala. (WALA) - Shrimpers in the Mobile area rallied Saturday afternoon for a cause they say affects their very livelihoods. They say the U.S. market is being flooded with shrimp from overseas. But a federal bill proposed this year is designed to stop that. Shrimpers rallied at the Shrimp...
More thunderstorms expected on Sunday
(WALA) - Showers and thunderstorms are again likely on our Sunday. Numerous storms can be expected in the morning, with scattered rain in the afternoon. Temperatures will be kept down in the 80s because of the widespread storms. This more unsettled pattern is expected to continue into the week ahead, so you will want to download the FOX10 weather app to keep yourself updated!
ARCO Named To Top ENR List
ARCO announced it was named to the No. 4 spot on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) 2024 list of “Top Design-Build Firms.” In addition, ARCO earned other rankings in ENR’s 2024 lists: No. 1 in “Domestic Builder of Distribution Centers and Warehouses in the United States,” “No. 17 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors List,” No. 4 in “Top 50 Domestic Building/Manufacturing Revenue” and No. 50 in “Top 50 Contractors Working Abroad.” ARCO first appeared on ENR’s Top 100 Design-Build List in 2006, ranking at number 79. The ARCO Design/Build Mobile office on Dauphin Street is led by Division Manager Mark Roy. As a national design-build firm, ARCO offers turnkey design-build services that provide a direct relationship with a single point of contact.
Business Expo Set For Mobile
The Mobile Chamber is holding its next Business Expo on August 15 at 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Mobile Convention Center Exhibit Hall. Called “Mobile’s largest business-to-business trade show” by the chamber, it is to feature more than 200 exhibitors showcasing new products and services, along with business resources, food and beverage samples from local vendors, and more. Admission is $5 per person with a business card. Booth registration is open here.
Downtown Mobile Restaurant And Retail News
The Downtown Mobile Alliance recently announced restaurant expansions and retail news in the Downtown Lowdown. Chuck’s Fish is adding a bar and additional seating to the vacant space next door, with the expansion expected to be complete by the end of July. On the same block of Dauphin Street, Grace is also expanding, creating space for large gatherings, private events and general overflow seating when demand is high. Additionally, signs announcing the opening of BND Clothing were posted at 362 Dauphin Street, the former location of the Tres menswear boutique.
Portside On Main At The Wharf To Open With 11 Merchants
Portside on Main, which is under construction at the The Wharf, will consist of more than 33,000 ft2 of retail, office and entertainment space, in addition to approximately 26,000 ft2 of green and open space, which will include an outdoor stage. The original Wharf Main Street property stands at 99% occupancy for the summer season. Portside on Main has space for approximately 22 merchants and office tenants in total with 11 spots to be filled upon opening. In addition to Tee Off at The Wharf, the other current tenants at Portside on Main include LM Boutique; Brand; Kilwins; Love, Jude; Little Sunshine by the Sea; Salt; Bubble’s Boba Tea Co.; Gulf Babe Wine Boutique; Legacy Spirits; Lavish Retail + Co.; and Crave Cookies. Nearly all are owned by area residents. Stirling Properties represented The Wharf in securing the new tenants slated for Portside on Main.
Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival Coming Up
The Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival is taking place on July 25-28 in Mobile. The festival begins with an evening of poetry at Central Presbyterian Church on July 25 at 6 p.m. Poetry contest winners will be announced, and admission is $10. The next day, at 7 p.m. at the Via! Center, a Jazz Gala featuring the Marcus Johnson Summer Jazz Camp Orchestra, the Andrew Ayers Trio and local musicians will be held. Admission is $35. On July 27, beginning at 6 p.m. at Saenger Theatre Mobile, Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra and Gino Rosaria will perform. Tickets start at $29.50. The final day will take place at The Elks Lodge at 4 p.m. and feature The Excelsior Band, Bay Carnival and The Jukebox Brass Band. Admission is free.
United Cerebral Palsy’s Food & Folly Announced
United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile has announced its 15th annual Food & Folly for Fort Whiting in Mobile on September 19 at 6:30-9:30 p.m. The organization’s signature annual event, Food & Folly evokes the spirit of Mobile’s Carnival season. Attendees will enjoy cuisine samples from local restaurants; live music by the Excelsior Band; wine, craft beer and spirits tastings; a silent auction; a wine pull; and more. The nonprofit expects 300 guests, including area business professionals and influential community members. Tickets are $100 per couple and $65 per person. A 15% discount is available until July 31 with the promo code “EARLYBIRD.” All proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile.
Mobile Infirmary Receives Gold Seal Of Approval For Stroke Care
Mobile Infirmary has received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Comprehensive Stroke Center Accreditation by consistently meeting its performance standards. The Joint Commission has accredited only two designated Comprehensive Stroke Centers in Alabama, and Mobile Infirmary is the sole provider in the Gulf Coast region. The stroke programs within Infirmary Health’s Neuroscience Center of Excellence are designed to provide immediate emergency medical treatment to stroke victims, ensuring they receive the necessary care as soon as possible. The seal symbolizes quality and signifies a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality patient care. Mobile Infirmary says that achieving Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Certification sets the highest standard for delivering care in the healthcare industry.
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