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Mobile man – reluctantly – admits role in murder-for-hire scheme
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A man indicted in a murder-for-hire scheme pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal conspiracy charge. Jimaurice Pierce, 21, of Mobile, entered his plea reluctantly. He told defense attorney James Pittman earlier in the day that he had changed his mind about pleading guilty only to relent and then change his mind once again. At one point, U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer ordered a recess so that Pierce could talk to his lawyers and even ordered the U.S. Marshals Service to allow the defendant’s mother into the lockup area of the courthouse so she could talk to him.
New York Mets Hall-of-Famer Cleon Jones sets book signing at Mobile Regional Airport
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Sports Hall of Famer Cleon Jones will sign copies of his book “Coming Home: My Amazin’ Life with the New York Mets” at the Mobile Regional Airport on Thursday. The event, hosted by travel retailer Hudson, will take place at the airport from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. […]
2 arrested after custody dispute involving machete ends in chase: Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Two people were arrested after a custody dispute involving a machete ended in a chase, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. ECSO shared on Facebook that Crystal Sorrell and Roderick Lewis were arrested after an incident that began on Sunday, Aug. 25, when deputies responded to a report of […]
Attorneys for Bay Minette ask judge to dismiss wrongful-death lawsuit
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Attorneys for the city of Bay Minette and one of its police officers have asked a judge to dismiss a federal wrongful-death lawsuit that alleges excessive force in fatally shooting a man two years ago. In a court filing last week, lawyers for the city and...
Chickasaw Police, Mobile Co. Sheriff's Office seek man on burglary charges
CHICKASAW, Ala. (WPMI) — According to CPD, Chickasaw Police responded to a 325 N. Craft Hwy, Liberty Tax and Loan, to a burglary call. Upon arrival in the 500 block 4th Avenue on Tuesday, April 15, 2024 at approximately 8:35 pm. Upon officers arrival, a window was found broken where entry was made into the business.
Jacksonville USPS is hiring for more than 40 positions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville United States Postal Service is hosting a job fair to hire for over 40 positions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 31 at the Pottsburg Post Office. Applicant requirements:. 18 years old at the time of appointment or 16 years old with...
Spartans ranked No. 7 this week
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its weekly high school football poll Wednesday morning. After the first week of games, Mountain Brook is ranked No. 7 in Class 6A. The Spartans were impressive in a 28-0 win over Demopolis and jumped three spots in the poll. This week, Mountain Brook...
Rabies in wildlife highlights the importance of vaccinating pets
Over the past few weeks, cases of rabies in wildlife have exposed several pets. In the city limits of Hokes Bluff in Etowah County, a raccoon positive for rabies was found inside a fenced yard. Three dogs in the yard were exposed to rabies. In early August in Sylacauga, Talladega County, a bat positive for rabies was found on a front porch and a cat was likely exposed. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reminds the public that rabies is a viral disease that can be fatal if untreated.
Paul DeMarco: Labor Day Traditional Kick Off to Campaign Season in Alabama for November Elections
By Paul DeMarco With summer unofficially over this week and Labor Day soon, election season will really begin in earnest. The November election is just around the corner, which means the candidates are about to spend all of their campaign funds to get out the vote. And with over 3.8 million voters in Alabama, there […]
No repeat of last year's reduction in Alabama grocery tax- Here’s why
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Since her husband died, Diane Huey and her mother eat out pretty often, but there's still that occasional meal at home, which is why at a Midtown Mobile grocery store today... "I was looking at the deli and chicken is $4.99 a pound,” she says....
Very hot and humid air returns Wednesday, storms are back beginning on Thursday
Wednesday: The area of high pressure aloft will remain over us on Wednesday, so that means more heat. It will be sunny with higher humidity levels. High temperatures will be in the upper 90s to around 100. The heat index will be around 100-105+. Thursday: The high pressure will move northeast of Alabama on Thursday, […]
Students Can Apply for UA System’s Capitol Scholars
Students planning to pursue a career in federal government or related fields can apply for an exciting opportunity to intern in Washington, DC, next summer. The University of Alabama System Office of External Affairs is seeking its next class of Capitol Scholars to serve in summer 2025. The Capitol Scholars...
Virginia Transportation unveils new EV truck
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Virginia Transportation Corporation unveiled a new all-electric truck on Monday, which will transport newly built Honda cars from the Lincoln, Alabama plant to the nearby CSX railhead for shipment to locations across the globe. Officials will collect data and analyze the performance of the...
League of Women Voters to host public meeting in Northwest Alabama
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The League of Women Voters of Alabama has announced a public meeting planned for the Northwest Alabama community on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., at the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library at 350 N. Wood Ave to provide information about the League of Women Voters’ mission, along with their many projects and activities.
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