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2-month-old found in car with enough fentanyl to kill 3,500 people after ECSO PIT maneuver
Escambia County Sheriff's deputies discovered a 2-month-old child in a vehicle they used a PIT maneuver to stop following a shots fired response over the weekend. The department released a Facebook post Monday night stating they responded to a shots fired called Saturday, where a caller reported a woman fired shots and...
'We're not stopping': Tailfins Waterfront Grill in Destin is back open after April fire
After a blaze ripped through the upper floor on April 27, Tailfins Waterfront Grill, a three-story establishment on Destin harbor, is back open and already welcoming customers. Fire coverage:Two-alarm fire at Tailfins restaurant in Destin. General manager Luke Mitchell said they had a soft opening on Aug. 10. “Right now,...
Bond denied for former Florida deputy charged with killing Air Force airman
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WEAR) — A judge denied bond Tuesday for the former Okaloosa County deputy charged with manslaughter in the killing of Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson in May. Eddie Duran, 38, made his first appearance Tuesday morning after turning himself in to authorities Monday afternoon at...
‘Miracles are real’: Couple who adopted 9 kids while facing infertility to welcome baby
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - After battling with infertility and adopting nine children, an Alabama couple are now expecting their miracle baby. Adoption and foster care have always been a passion for CJ and Elisha Hodge, so it’s no surprise to them that they ended up adopting nine children, WTVY reports.
College Fishing: What It Is … and Isn’t
College fishing has seen an explosion in popularity over the past decade. What started as a few passionate students in aluminum boats fishing in tournaments averaging 50 boats at the national level has turned into an industry of its own. The Association of Collegiate Anglers serves as a governing body...
Electric-powered tractor to transport Honda vehicles, developed in Alabama, unveiled
An all-electric truck developed to transport newly built Honda vehicles from the company’s Lincoln plant was unveiled Monday after a years-long development process. Virginia Transportation Corp. showed off the tractor-trailer transport truck on Monday, which will carry Honda’s vehicles to the nearby CSX railhead for shipment. The new...
State, industry leaders highlight AMP Center and its impact on Alabama’s EV industry
State and industry leaders gathered Monday at the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center in Tuscaloosa. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... State and industry leaders gathered Monday at the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center in Tuscaloosa to discuss the center’s work to support Alabama’s automotive industry through research and innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) space.
Alabama congregation founded in 1847 sues United Methodists, says it owns church building
A 177-year-old Demopolis church has sued the Alabama-West Florida Conference arguing that it should be allowed to leave the United Methodist Church and take its property with it. The First Methodist Church of Demopolis, founded in 1847, says it has owned its own property throughout its history and has never...
Mother Arrested After Shockingly Jumping Into Fight to Help Teen Daughter [Watch]
A Florida mom is facing some serious consequences after getting involved in her teenage daughter's feud with a former friend. Being a parent is one of the most rewarding things that a person can go through in their lives. With that comes some stress, of course, and some ups and downs, but you always want to love and support your kids.
Football Game Preview: Chickasaw Plays at Home
Chickasaw is 0-4 against Flomaton since August of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Chickasaw Chieftains will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Flomaton Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m.
Bill would allow Alabama nonpublic schools to employ school resource officers
An Alabama state senator has filed a bill that would allow law enforcement to contract with non-public schools to provide school resource officers (SROs). SB 4, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, would authorize a sheriff and county commission, or chief of police and city council, to provide SROs to those schools so long as […]
Alabama’s deadly fantasies about guns
Rep. Kenyatté Hassell’s bill requiring permits for assault weapons stopped me. Not because there’s anything unusual or objectionable about the legislation. Instead, it was how it laid out the damage a modern, legal firearm can do. Take the bill’s definition of “assault rifle.” At base, it’s a semi-automatic gun that can accept a detachable magazine. […]
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