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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.
Alabama virtual school graduate competing in Paris Olympics for Singapore
Two months ago, Levenia Sim was a virtual high school student. Now, she’s headed to compete for Singapore in the Summer Olympics in Paris. Baldwin County Virtual School this week shared Sim’s accomplishment on Facebook and noted she just graduated in May. “Congratulations and best wishes as you...
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...
Two motorcyclists injured after collision in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A two-sport motorcycle crash occurred early Sunday morning at 2:50 a.m. near Sorrento Road and Choctaw Road in Escambia County. FHP says a white and red Suzuki motorcycle driven by a 19-year-old Pensacola man and a black and green Kawasaki motorcycle driven by a 21-year-old Maryland man were both headed east on SR 292 side by side.
"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
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...
National Ice Cream Day Is Sunday, Time To Visit Yabba's
Iced drinks and desserts have been around since at least 4000 B.C.. But Marco Polo brought the secret of Ice Cream to Italy, Catherine de Medici shared it with France, Thomas Jefferson the brought it to the United State... or so the legend goes. We are just happy to taste it on a hot summer day at the beach.
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...
Bear balances on home fence in Mary Esther, Florida
MARY ESTHER, Fla. (WKRG) — A small black bear has incredible balancing skills while crossing a fence. This video was sent to us by Ryan Campbell in Mary Esther. As you can see, the bear is treading carefully yet swiftly on a fence. The bear does slip at least once, but carries on until it […]
LIGHTING STRIKES GULF BREEZE HOME
On Saturday morning Midway Engine 35, Truck 36 and B/C 35 responded mutual aid to the City of Gulf Breeze for a residential structure fire. Sometime during the day, a home on Chanteclaire Circle had been struck by lightning. At the time of the lightning strike, the home was unoccupied.
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