Monthly Archives: June 2021
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KDKA says goodbye to Paul Martino after 50 years on television – CBS Pittsburgh
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Few can say that they have had a 50-year career in television. Even fewer can say that they started ... -
Tennessee woman sees beach for the first time
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WSFA) – The beach is something many here in Alabama probably take for granted. After all, we’re less than three hours from incredible beaches. ... -
MPD investigates several shootings and nocturnal killings | Mobile County Alabama News
Police are investigating the shootings that took place on Williams Street in Mobile. FOX10 News MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) – The Mobile Police Department is today looking ... -
Wiregrass Hosts Alabama State Games | Daléville
The Alabama State Games ended on June 12 with hundreds of athletes stepping onto the Wiregrass as Fort Rucker, Enterprise, Daleville, Dothan and Ozark hosted the ... -
Orange Beach Elementary welcomes a new principal
By Mélanie LeCroy / [email protected] Orange Beach Elementary students will be greeted by a new principal upon their return from summer vacation. Mary Catherine Law comes ... -
Rising plastic pollution is hurting sea turtles along Gulf Coast
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama (WKRG) – Rising plastic pollution is hurting sea turtles along the Gulf Coast. Share the Beach volunteers, who monitor nests and hatchlings on ... -
COVID vaccination rates for each county in Alabama, ranked
As of March 2020, Alabama has recorded 550,451 cases of COVID-19 with 11,338 deaths attributed to the virus. Despite these numbers, Alabama ranks second to last ... -
United Bancorporation of Alabama, (UBAB), the parent company of United Bank and UB Community Development, ranked 14th nationally in American Banker’s Top 200 Listed Banks
United Bank ranked 14th nationally by U.S. bankers Tweet this “2020 has been a difficult year,” said United Bank CEO Robert R. Jones, III. “It delivered ... -
Bridge between Orange Beach and Gulf Shores ready to tender
(OBA®) – Gulf Shores, AL – During the June 28 session of Gulf Shores City Council, the city accepted the donation of more than 26 acres ... -
National HIV Testing Day Enabling Mobile Testing in Northern Alabama
Sunday is National HIV Testing Day. Now more than ever, Thrive Alabama and the Alabama Department of Public Health want you to know your status. Due ... -
Transfer to Kansas Karon Prunty joins Gamecocks football
South Carolina took to the transfer portal to get the much-needed help in high school. Kansas transfer Karon Prunty announced his commitment to the Gamecocks on ... -
Orange Beach buys land for new public beach access, restaurant, bar and green space
The coastal town of Orange Beach in Alabama is swapping two planned high-rise buildings for public beach access, a green space, restaurant and bar. The city ... -
Orange Beach finalizes purchase of beachfront property for residents in collaboration with a group of restaurants
(OBA®) – Orange Beach, AL – Orange Beach has purchased a beach. Who knew that the city of Orange Beach does not have a public beach, ... -
EXPLANATION: Will AP evictions increase despite rental assistance?
FILE – In this October 14, 2020 file photo, housing activists erect a sign in Swampscott, Massachusetts. A federal freeze on most evictions is expected to ... -
Former Alabama congressman HL ‘Sonny’ Callahan has died
Former longtime Alabama congressman HL “Sonny” Callahan died Friday morning. He was 88 years old. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey made the announcement of Callahan’s death in ... -
Federal duck 2021 small scaup drake stamp pictures
By Charles Snee Delaware artist Richard Clifton’s acrylic painting of a single small scaup drake is featured on the United States Fish and Wildlife Service federal ... -
Chip Brown announces he is running for re-election at Alabama House
State Representative Chip Brown of R-Hollinger Island has announced that he is running for re-election in 2022 for his seat in District 105 of the Alabama ... -
‘It’s a race against time’: local team describes what Miami search and rescue teams are going through | Mobile County Alabama News
MOBILE, Ala (WALA) – We chat with a local urban search and rescue expert about what first responders are facing in Florida due to the apartment ... -
The Wharf Hosts Independence Day Weekend With Pepsi Beach Ball Drop
The balls will have prizes for sunglasses, attraction passes, coolers, chairs, concert tickets (OBA®) – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf will kick off Independence Day ... -
Rare Sea Turtle Nests on Baldwin County Beach | Baldwin County Alabama News
A special mom who walks up the beach at Gulf State Park. Share the beach Volunteers were able to take some great photos of this rare ... -
Governor Ivey to host bill signing ceremony
New Thursday June 24, 2021 at 12:16 p.m. CDT MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WALA) – Governor Kay Ivey will host a signing ceremony for the bill passed in ... -
Governor Ivey to host bill signing ceremony | Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – – Governor Kay Ivey will host a signing ceremony for the bill passed in the 2021 regular session on Thursday. The following invoices ... -
Inclusive Playground Coming to Daphne Sports Complex and Completed by the End of August | Baldwin County Alabama News
After years of hard work and fundraising, even during a pandemic, the $ 350,000 playground is launched and within weeks of opening. “Because it’s all-inclusive, because ... -
University of Mobile: University of Mobile announces members of prestigious Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society
MOBILE, Ala. Chapter members have the opportunity to earn scholarships and scholarships for graduate programs in religious studies or theology. Theta Alpha Kappa also offers annual ... -
Police remind residents of the east coast to lock vehicles after several incidents were filmed
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) – Surveillance video shows a man with his face covered searching for unlocked vehicles this week in a neighborhood of Spanish Fort. ... -
Dauphin Island West Beach Reopened | Alabama
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama (WALA) – Good news on Dauphin Island! The west end beach reopened on Wednesday after being lightly affected by Tropical Storm Claudette. Dauphin ... -
Visitors should exercise caution while swimming in the “dynamic environment” of the Gulf, Orange Beach officials say
(OBA®) – Orange Beach, AL – Getting everyone to read and understand the flag warning system available throughout the Gulf Coast of Alabama is difficult in ... -
University of Mobile: University of Mobile announces members of prestigious Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
MOBILE, Ala. Chapter members have the opportunity to earn scholarships and access a network of current and former members of over 300 chapters in nine countries. ... -
Spanish Fort plans to change its jurisdiction
By Guy Busby STRONG SPANISH – Cities in Alabama must decide how to define their planning and policing skills this summer to comply with a new ... -
Dr Paul David Mozley | GulfCoastNewsToday.com
Dr. Paul David Mozley was born in Decatur, Alabama. He attended Boaz High School and Snead College. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of ... -
Madie Lee Carter Karstedt Ewing
Madie Lee Carter Karstedt Ewing, originally from Baker, Fla. And longtime resident of Montrose, Point Clear and Fairhope, passed away peacefully in the presence of her ... -
University of Mobile: University of Mobile announces directors of new anesthesia nursing school
MOBILE, Alabama – Hunter Speeg, DNP, CRNA, also joins UM School of Nurse Anesthesia as Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director. Most recently, Hicks was Assistant ... -
The Alabama Redeemer Act shows promise for some convicted of crimes, traps in some cases
MOBILE, Alabama (WKRG) – Beginning in July 2021, people with certain criminal records in Alabama can request to have the slate wiped. The Alabama Redeemer Act ... -
Upcoming inclusive play area in Daphne
DAPHNE, Alabama (WKRG) – The crates are delivered and soon they will be unpacked as new construction begins on the East Coast. “The Kiwanis Club came ... -
Monday Morning Weather Xtreme: A Few Heavy Storms, Possibly Severe Tonight: The Alabama Weather Blog
MONDAY 21/06/21 – MORNING EDITIONForecaster: Scott Martin / Bill Murray No video this morning Due to a scheduling issue, there will be no video this morning. ... -
Scott Martin: Scattered storms likely to kick off Alabama summer
STORMS LATER TODAY: With moisture content still fairly high throughout the state since Claudette, there will be a good chance today of scattered to numerous showers ... -
Alabama Seafood Cook-Off Attracts Chefs From Across State
Four chefs from across the state to test their seafood cooking skills at Gulf Shores on June 21 during the sixth annual Alabama Seafood Cooking. Michael ... -
The best counties to retire in Alabama
Buyers and sellers of real estate, when asked what are the three most essential considerations about a property, will almost always answer “location, location, location”. While ... -
TS Claudette causes tornado damage in southern Alabama | Alabama
As Tropical Story Claudette made landfall Saturday morning on the Louisiana coast, her outer bands were wreaking havoc in the FOX10 News viewing area. East Brewton ... -
Tropical Storm Claudette brings heavy rains and coastal flooding to Dauphin Island
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama (WKRG) – Tropical Storm Claudette brought heavy rains and coastal flooding to Dauphin Island on Saturday morning as the storm made landfall on ... -
‘Everything I own is in there’ | Mobile County Alabama News
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama (WALA) – Tropical Storm Claudette damaged the Cedar Point fishing pier on Saturday and injured a homeless man who was climbing out of ... -
Tropical Storm Claudette: Photos, video of storm damage on the coast
Tropical Storm Claudette is currently traversing the Alabama coast, causing flooding issues, tornado threats and more. There has already been damage in Mobile County, where someone ... -
NWS Tropical Storm Claudette update – the Greenville Advocate
Flood monitoring National Weather Service Mobile AL 714 AM CDT Sat June 19, 2021 Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw- Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central- Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland- Escambia Coastal-Santa ... -
Alabama awaits dangerous Delta variant as vaccination rates slow
A more contagious and deadly COVID-19 variant that has ravaged India is spreading across the United States and is likely to become the dominant strain of ... -
Tropical weather lashes Gulf Coast with winds and rain – Salisbury Post
By KEVIN McGILL and JEFF MARTIN Associated press NEW ORLEANS (AP) – High winds and heavy rain rocked the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts on Friday as ... -
Tropical system will bring heavy rains and flooding to Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Threats of high winds and rain from a rotating tropical weather system in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday caused the closure ... -
Mobile City Police Department: Mobile Police Completes Underage Alcohol Drinking Operation
Mobile City Police Department Press Release: June 18, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Find out what’s happening in Mobile with free real-time Patch updates. Find out what’s ... -
3-star Spanish fort DB Carl Fauntroy narrows down picks ahead of possible July decision
Spanish Fort has a history of playing for the state soccer championships. The Toros are also used to producing top-notch college defensive backs. DJ James (Oregon), ... -
Big Return Show at Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
(OBA®) – Dauphin Island, AL – The big show will be back for the 88th Annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR), scheduled for July 15-18 ... -
Florida Gators official visitor preview for the weekend of June 18
The Florida Gators have already welcomed 24 official visitors this month and this weekend four more prospects will be in town. While the weekend is lighter ... -
Red flags already displayed along Baldwin County beaches before tropical system | New
Yellow flags were posted Thursday morning, June 17, 2021 on beaches in Baldwin County, but were changed to red in the afternoon as a precaution. Beach ... -
I-10 crash between semi-truck and two cars kills one, injures three
Top Mistakes Young Drivers Make When Driving Young people are responsible for the highest number of car crashes in the United States, according to Business Insider. ... -
Meet the AL.com Coastal Alabama Terrific 20 baseball team for 2021
The Alabama Coast baseball teams had a historic season in 2021. Three teams – Bayshore Christian, Mobile Christian and Faith Academy – all won state championships, ... -
Great Return Show at Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo – The Atmore Advance
By DAVID RAINER Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources The big show will return for the 88th Annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR), scheduled ... -
Dry today; Tropical rain during the weekend: the Alabama weather blog
STILL DRY TODAY: Temperatures are between 58 and 64 degrees across much of Alabama early this morning, we expect another mostly sunny day with a high ... -
No Jail Sentence for Man from Mobile Who Breaks into PO Boxes, Judge Says | Baldwin County Alabama News
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – A Mobile man who embarked on a spate of post office break-ins last year will not have to serve more jail time, ... -
Authorities inaugurate Orange Beach boat launch
Governor Kay Ivey was on hand at Orange Beach this morning as local and state officials gathered to unveil “The Launch at ICW,” a $ 17 ... -
CCA Alabama Tagging Program Booms For Rockfish Anglers And Special Anglers
CCA Alabama Tagging Program Booms For Rockfish Anglers And Special AnglersBy David RainerAl. Department of Con. & Natural resourcesThanks to a tagging program launched by CCA ... -
Alabama (Senate) shakes – Lagniappe Mobile
Last week, Katie Boyd Britt threw her hat off in the race for the US Senate for the seat vacated by her former boss, Senator Richard ... -
Communities mourn two teenagers who died in crash over weekend
By John Underwood / [email protected] ROSINTON, Alabama – Local communities mourn the deaths of two teenagers, killed in a single vehicle crash on Saturday June 12 ... -
9 best bars in Fort Lauderdale to relax in
Exploring new and interesting cocktail lounges and bars is a fun way to unwind, relax and enjoy a well-deserved vacation. Whether your favorite style is an ... -
James Spann: Most of Alabama is dry until Friday, with pleasant nights
se.se.ssssssss RADAR CONTROL: Most of Alabama is dry this afternoon; we note a band of strong to severe thunderstorms along the gulf coast from Dauphin Island ... -
Alabama Policy Institute and Eagle Forum Propose Resolution to State School Board Opposing Critical Race Theory – Yellowhammer News
In late April, US Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced that he would co-sponsor the Improving Military Justice and Increasing Prevention Act. The bill would reform the ... -
Alabama Media Group Sports Staff Wins 10 ASWA Writing Awards
The Alabama Media Group athletic staff took home 10 awards, including five top performers, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual awards banquet on Sunday night. ... -
Zackary Wilson Miller II (1981-2021)
Navy Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Zackary Wilson Miller II Chief Special Operations Operator Zackary Wilson Miller II, 39, born September 5, 1981 in ... -
AL.com Wins 10 ASWA Awards, BamaCentral Wins Eight
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – AL.com took home 10 awards in total, including five top prizes, and Bama Central took home eight awards and five top trophies at ... -
Blue skies, beaches and bushwackers: Gulf Shores, where Alabama meets Florida, is a lively getaway | Trip
My base in Gulf Shores was the Indigo Hotel. As I took the elevator up to my room, a cowboy with a guitar slung over his ... -
Which metropolitan areas in Alabama are growing or shrinking?
[Can’t see the chart? Click here.] Most of Alabama’s metropolitan areas are growing, but a handful stand out from the crowd. Since 2010, no metropolitan area ... -
Prichard is the last town with garbage and garbage collection delays; blames staff shortages
The city of Mobile isn’t the only city in southern Alabama trying to catch up with curbside collection delays. Prichard asks his residents for patience as ... -
Orange Beach Council Honors 2A State Championship Softball Team
(OBA®) – Orange Beach, AL – At the Tuesday June 8 city council meeting, Mayor Tony Kennon and council members Jeff Silvers, Jerry Johnson, Annette Mitchell, ... -
LoDa Art Walk Celebrates National Pride Month | Mobile County Alabama News
MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) – LoDa Art Walk takes it “to the next level” Friday night to celebrate National Pride Month. The Cathedral Square was adorned with ... -
Bay Side Boat Rental LLC is most people’s one stop company for luxury boat rental services in Orange Beach, Alabama
(MENAFN – GetNews) Orange Beach, Alabama – Located just miles from the luxurious shores of the Gulf, Bay Side Boat Rental LLC is a unique, full-service ... -
High school football ranking: every team that has been in the Top 25 final MaxPreps since 2008
De La Salle tops the list of more than 150 schools that have earned a place in the final rankings over the past 13 years. MaxPreps ... -
Mobile City Police Department: Mobile Police Investigate Dauphin Street Homicide
Mobile City Police Department Press Release: June 11, 2021 Mobile police are investigating a homicide on rue Dauphin Find out what’s happening in Mobile with free ... -
Drowning of Congressman Baldwin Bill Smith gave 3 people ‘second chance at life’, sheriff says
Baldwin County Deputy Sheriff Bill Smith died of accidental drowning after trying to rescue a distressed teenager on Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico near the ... -
Three Baldwin law enforcement officers avert a tragedy for the public this week. We made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of others. All are heroes.
CTE DU GOLFE MEDIA STAFF If we needed to remind ourselves of the risks and sacrifices that Baldwin-based law enforcement officers face every day to protect ... -
University of Mobile: New Music Education Masters Degree Program Now Enrolling at University of Mobile
MOBILE, Alabama – The non-certified program is designed for part-time and full-time music teachers interested in pursuing higher professional education in a Christ-centered environment. Courses offered ... -
Electricity companies ready for the storm season
By John Underwood / [email protected] SPANISH FORT, Alabama – Just days after the start of the 2021 hurricane season, officials from the three major power companies ... -
Power companies ready for the storm season
By John Underwood / [email protected] SPANISH FORT, Alabama – Just days after the start of the 2021 hurricane season, officials from the three major power companies ... -
Murder Point Oyster Company now open at The Wharf
(OBA®) – Orange Beach, AL – Murder Point Oyster Co. is now operating its new store at The Wharf in OBA after a grand opening at ... -
DeLaTorre reflects on baseball career in South Alabama
Kaleb DeLaTorre (Fort Scott HS) finishes his baseball round in Mobile, Alabama. June 9, 2021 8:28 PM Jacob Lenard Posted: June 9, 2021 8:28 PM Update: ... -
After Deputy Drowns While Trying To Save Swimmer, This Alabama Beach Weighs Lifeguards And Flags | New
The drowning death of a sheriff’s deputy in Baldwin County, Alabama, has prompted coastal officials to consider additional guarantees for swimmers. The MP died on Sunday ... -
Orange Beach hopes FEMA money will help rebuild Waterfront Park pier
(OBA®) – Orange Beach, AL – If Mayor Tony Kennon and Orange Beach City Council are successful, the Waterfront Park Pier that Sally destroyed will be ... -
Recruitment update: 2 players from the mobile zone engage with a surprise
A pair of Mobile-area soccer players made their college picks on Monday with a surprising twist. St. Paul’s offensive lineman Lucas taylor had long been an ... -
An investigation into a stranded sperm whale is underway
Posted: June 9, 2021 / 8:51 AM CDT / Update: June 9, 2021 / 1:06 PM CDT CITY OF PANAMA. Florida (WMBB) – The investigation into ... -
TAG Alabama Provides Vital Trout, Redfish Information
By DAVID RAINER / Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Thanks to a tagging program launched by CCA Alabama in 2017, fishermen in Alabama who ... -
Baldwin County Water Board Seeks to Increase Water Prices Again | Baldwin County Alabama News
FORT SPANISH, ALA (WALA) – At a Fort Water Spanish board meeting on Tuesday night, frustration boils and it all has to do with the cost ... -
Breaking the Chronicle of WVTM 13: Exploring Alabama
Breaking the Chronicle of WVTM 13: Exploring Alabama Update: June 8, 2021 at 8:23 p.m. CDT Hide transcription Show transcript >> THIS IS THE SUMMIT OF ... -
Marriott counts wins against ECU and COVID as blessings | Sports
HUNTINGTON – Imagine taking a test with four multiple choice answers and still can’t answer correctly. That’s what football opponents at Marshall University felt during the ... -
US Navy names only warship named after foreign capital – Boston News, Weather, Sports
(CNN) – A bottle of wine was smashed on a gray metal mace in Mobile, Alabama, on Saturday as the U.S. Navy unveiled the only ship ... -
Baldwin County’s booming real estate numbers continue to grow
(OBA®) – ROBERTSDALE, AL – Even as home prices continue to rise, real estate in Baldwin County is not slowing. Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) ... -
Mobile: see this week’s upcoming events in the region
MOBILE, AL – Looking for things to do in the Mobile area? Your Mobile Patch Community Calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what’s ... -
Baldwin County mourns MP lost in water rescue
NOTE: This story was updated at 2:27 p.m. after Sheriff Hoss Mack’s press conference. (OBA®) – Orange Beach, AL – It’s a sad Baldwin County this ... -
Grand Rapids ranked 68th best biking city
Photo by iStock The city of Grand Rapids ranked 68th among the nation’s best cycling cities in 2021, according to LawnStarter. The website ranked 200 cities ... -
Baldwin County deputy drowns while trying to save distressed swimmer near Fort Morgan | Baldwin County Alabama News
FORT MORGAN, Alabama (WALA) – A Baldwin County Sheriff’s Assistant died Sunday night after entering the water to rescue three distressed swimmers. A police source told ... -
Alabama marks statewide vacation for President of Confederation on Monday, should this continue?
MOBILE, Alabama (WKRG) – State employees will have a day off tomorrow. Alabama is the last state in the country to hold an official party in ... -
The sad story of a lonely and miserable governor of Alabama
David Sher’s BackCity give a voice to the people of Birmingham and Alabama. Click here to subscribe to the newsletter. (Disable anytime) Today’s guest columnist is ... -
Tacos bring peace to the beach
Investors paid $ 782,000 for the US $ 98 Dollar General store in the community of Barnwell, outside the city limits of Fairhope, according to Pratt ... -
Trout and Rockfish Tagging Studies on the Alabama Coast
A tagging program launched by the Coastal Conservation Association-Alabama (CCA) in 2017 provides inshore fishermen with more information on the movement and growth of speckled trout ... -
Luke Combs makes history with three sold-out shows in Alabama
Luc Combs made history with its last sold-out shows! The country superstar’s next three-night residence at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Ala. Sold out within minutes ... -
The 15th Coastline Combatant Moves to San Diego Homeport Named Alabama
The future USS Canberra on the morning of the baptism. Courtesy of Austal USA The 15th littoral combat ship intended to be based in San Diego ... -
Enjoy great snapper fishing, but please dispose of waste properly
(OBA®) – Orange Beach, AL – As a reminder during red snapper fishing season, do not dump fish carcasses in our waterways. It is illegal and ... -
TAG Alabama Provides Vital Trout and Rockfish Information – Yellowhammer News
Thanks to a tagging program launched by CCA Alabama in 2017, fishermen in Alabama who target brook trout and rockfish know much more about the movement ... -
Local Amateur Radio Operators 48-Hour Buyout from USS Alabama | Mobile County Alabama News
MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) – Local amateur radio operators are starting again. This weekend, they are aboard the USS Alabama and the USS Drum to participate in ... -
Luke Combs sells three nights of shows in Alabama, just minutes after tickets go on sale – Deltaplex News
Luc Combs can’t wait to get back on the road, and apparently neither are his fans. Tickets for the singer’s three-night engagement in Orange Beach, Alabama ... -
Hurricane preparedness means being ready for everyone, not just the big guys
Even though I no longer work in a newsroom, I still get emails from companies featuring topical articles – and ones that start with ominous paragraphs ... -
Two-time champion Thompson tops Alabama HS most-watched football team list
Thompson, the two-time defending Class 7A state champion, is the most followed high school football team in the state of Alabama, according to MaxPreps. The website ... -
Roger Shultz Brings Humor and Love to Turner by Hosting Golf Tournament | Sports
Roger Shultz will bring his sense of humor with him to the Kevin Turner Golf Tournament. The former University of Alabama center, which has become a ... -
Man arrested for stealing fire engine says God told him to do it
An Alabama man was arrested after he stole a vehicle from a fire station on Wednesday, Mobile Alabama affiliate Fox reported. Surveillance video released Thursday shows ... -
Man accused of stealing Prichard fire engine has already been convicted of auto theft, records show | Mobile County Alabama News
MOBILE, Ala, (WALA) – A man attracted attention with a sarcastic performance on television cameras after police accused him of stealing a vehicle from the Prichard ...