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Rain down the road? The latest drought update for Central Alabama
Birmingham has measured less than a half inch of rain as of Aug. 25. Normal rainfall through the end of the month would be around 4.3 inches. What does this mean for the current and future drought status?. DROUGHT MONITOR. Most communities across central Alabama have measured less than an...
At accuser’s request, judge dismisses charges against Mobile priest
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - An anticipated courtroom showdown between a Catholic priest and a woman accusing him of sexual misconduct ended anticlimactically Monday, with a city judge granting the accuser’s request to dismiss the charges. The woman, who was a parishioner at Our Savior Catholic Church in west Mobile,...
Pensacola Red Lobster could close Saturday. Bankruptcy court to rule this week.
Pensacola’s Red Lobster is one of the 23 national locations now on the chopping block, according to an Aug. 22 court filing. If an Orlando judge agrees, the location at 5100 N. Ninth Ave. will be closed and vacated by Saturday. The hearing is set for Thursday to decide, according to Orlando Business...
Pensacola man in critical condition after hit-and-run outside of Creighton Walmart
The Pensacola Police Department is investigating a Sunday hit-and-run that left a person in critical condition. PPD says officers responded to Creighton Road just outside of the Walmart entrance at 8:18 p.m. where they found a man in critical condition. ...
McKesson to buy controlling stake in Florida Cancer Specialists' unit for about $2.5 billion
(Reuters) -Drug distributor McKesson said on Monday it would buy a controlling stake in community cancer center Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute's (FCS) business and administrative services unit for $2.49 billion in cash.
Man’s body found in water on Okaloosa Island
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Deputies are investigating after a man’s body was found Sunday. According to a Facebook post made Sunday evening, a body was found in the water behind “The Boardwalk” on Okaloosa Island. Right now, they’re still trying to determine who the man is. The post didn’t specify how the man died […]
Governor Ivey reports Alabama infrastructure projects on track, growth continues during Athens Chamber event
Governor Kay Ivey spoke at a crowded Chamber of Commerce event at Athens State University on Thursday. During her remarks, she addressed several topics important to Alabamians, including the ongoing statewide development of transportation infrastructure. “It’s so good to be back on the beautiful campus of Athens State,” Ivey said....
Carolina Handling supports hunger relief organizations with equipment giveaway
In celebration of Carolina Handling’s 58 years in business in 2024, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based intralogistics company has awarded 58 motorized pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations throughout the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. Carolina Handling launched its 58 for 58 pallet jack giveaway on May 1 with a new...
Heat and humidity levels rise this week, Storms possible for Friday and the weekend
Alabama's weather gets even hotter through the middle of the week, but higher humidity will bring in a chance of some cooling showers and storms in the days ahead. Check the video forecast for the latest. LATE AUGUST HEAT. Birmingham's temperature soared to 97 degrees on Tuesday, but it was...
Football Recap: Millry Starts Season with Loss on the Road
Millry had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Citronelle Wildcats by a score of 28-25 on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Millry of the 27-26 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
Foley Walking Trail Wins State Award
The Wilbourne Antique Rose Trail has been recognized by the state for its positive impact on the community. Main Street Alabama awarded the project the Planning and Public Space Award of Excellence at its recent banquet. The award honors the transformation of an unused parking area into a walkway that...
Firefighters in Waynesboro battle scrapyard fire after power line fell on vehicle
WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Multiple agencies were on the scene of a scrapyard fire in Wayne County Monday morning. According to Wayne County Emergency Management, a call came in around 11:31 a.m. about the fire starting at C and A Scrap Metal on 127 Turner St. Fire units with...
Bessemer Academy renews focus on safety after quarterback tragedy
An Alabama high school football player died after suffering a brain injury Friday night. Caden Tellier was the starting quarterback for Morgan Academy in Selma, which is a part of the Alabama Independent School Association. Bessemer Academy in central Alabama is a part of the AISA too. BA athletics staff...
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