Monthly Archives: July 2021
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The Pine Straw Thieves and Tailgating Title Holders – Garden & Gun
I love pine straw, for just about anything that needs mulch. Is it true that there is a shortage? Pine straw’s divine storage power and tawny ... -
McGill-Toolen senior RB Braylon McReynolds has big goals for 2021
McGill-Toolen first-year Catholic head coach Norman Joseph has always tried to hand the ball over to his offensive playmakers. That likely means senior running back Braylon ... -
What a phone scam masquerading as Alabama Power looks like
MOBILE, Alabama (WKRG) – Alabama Power officials are reminding customers to beware of scams requiring money. A Saraland customer immediately understood the latest scam. If you ... -
Education is fun at Dauphin Island Sea Lab – WKRG News 5
I still love it whenever I walk away from something feeling a little smarter and that was exactly the case with this week’s Destination Gulf Coast ... -
Sheriff’s golf and casino trip questioned in Alabama corruption lawsuit
Sheriff Mike Blakely was golfing with two county commissioners and playing in a casino while he was supposed to attend sheriff training at a conference in ... -
wife Prichard pleads guilty to assaulting Deputy Federal Marshal | Mobile County Alabama News
MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) – A woman who fought a federal law enforcement officer pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal offense. Kenyatta Nicole Washington, 25, faces up ... -
MSU-led Northern Gulf Institute receives up to $ 86 million from NOAA for research in the Gulf of Mexico
Contact: Diane Godwin NOAA’s remotely operated vehicles allow researchers to share the secrets of the sea live via telepresence technology from a ship to the Exploration ... -
Alabama officer stands in rainstorm procession to honor 100-year-old WWII veteran | Saint-Louis news headlines
MOBILE, AL (WPMI / CNN) – A lone policeman stood at attention as it rained to honor a WWII soldier. On Monday, the funeral procession for ... -
WEIS Radio | Local and regional news, sports and weather »Midfielder Johnson leads north to north-south victory in basketball
By Josh Bean, For AHSAA MONTGOMERY – Anthony Johnson of Midfield High School set up teammate Martavious Russell with a perfectly placed alley-oop pass from the ... -
Florida football releases fall schedule
Florida Football has released its 2021 calendar Tuesday before his first season under the guidance of new head coach Tony Amato. The Gators kick off on ... -
Carnival Sensation to be released from Mobile in October
The Carnival Sensation will depart from the Port of Mobile again, effective October 21, a statement from Visit Mobile confirmed. “We are delighted to restart the ... -
Undergraduate Center Releases National Ranking of Healthcare Administration Diploma Programs |
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – License Center (https://www.bachelorsdegreecenter.org/), a free guide to traditional and online bachelor’s programs across all disciplines, ... -
Zebra Signs Multi-Year Extension with Reese’s Senior Bowl to Provide Player and Ball Tracking | Business
LINCOLNSHIRE, Illinois – (BUSINESS WIRE) – July 20, 2021– Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a leading innovator with solutions and partners delivering a performance advantage, today announced ... -
88th Annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Ends With Awards Night
MOBILE, Alabama (WKRG) – Reaching the ranking of Alabama’s 88th Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo was tough! There was a lot of competition. Tonight, The Grounds in ... -
Spanish Fort woman and husband contract COVID despite vaccination; state officials say ‘breakthrough’ infections are rare | COVID-19 coronavirus news
SPANISH FORT, Alabama (WALA) – Laura Allen was among those lining up early for an injection of the COVID-19 vaccine. Since she is a healthcare worker ... -
Theodore High Football coach back to work after Bayou La Batre fight
BAYOU LA BATRE, Alabama (WKRG) – High School football head coach Theodore is back at work after being put on administrative leave. The Mobile County public ... -
Alabama Fish Consumption Advisory 2021: Complete List of Species on the Do Not Eat List
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released its annual fish consumption advisories for 2021. The list is based on data collected last fall by the ... -
Mobile County Health Department Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Week of July 19
MOBILE COUNTY, Alabama (WKRG) – The Mobile County Health Department COVID-19 response team has more opportunities to receive your vaccines next week. All MCHD COVID-19 events ... -
Representative Matt Simpson Named New Chairman of Baldwin County Legislative Delegation
(OBA®) – Baldwin County, AL – Last week, members of Baldwin County voted unanimously to appoint Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, as the new chairman of the ... -
Who is running and who is not? MPs talk about re-election
By CAROLINE BECK and TODD STACY, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Alabama – With less than a year to go to the primary elections, many state lawmakers ... -
Merchants & Marine Bancorp publishes its results
PASCAGOULA, Miss – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Merchants & Marine Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: MNMB), the parent company of Merchants & Marine Bank, reports net income in the ... -
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Causes Business Boom on Dauphin Island | Mobile County Alabama News
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama (WALA) – Alabama’s 88th Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo wrapped up on Dauphin Island on Sunday. The fishing tournament drew thousands of people for ... -
New emergency care on the horizon
Elite Urgent Care paid $ 850,000 for a 9,218 square foot medical office building at 4682 Airport Blvd. in western Mobile, according to Realtors. The property ... -
DA: Suspect Killed in Shooting Involving Baldwin County Officer Shouldn’t Have Been Out on the Street | Baldwin County Alabama News
The suspect killed early Sunday in a shootout involving an officer in Malbis should never have been released on medical bail, a prosecutor said. This prosecutor ... -
The defense of the TCU relies on Ochaun Mathis de Manor in 2021
ARLINGTON – When Ochaun Mathis stepped onto a podium at AT&T Stadium on July 14, he did so both as a TCU football player and as ... -
Steady action as the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo returns to shape
Organizers got an early sign on Saturday that the action would be intense at Alabama’s 88th Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. “It started off fantastically,” said rodeo ... -
Olympic Trials Semifinalist Letitia Sim Swims New Best Time in 100 Breaststroke
2021 LSC Southeast Swimming Championships July 16-18, 2021 Centennial Sportsplex (13 years and over), Nasvhille, Tennessee Long course meters (50m), Preliminaries / Finals Dating Site Live ... -
Alabama credit growth generates $ 5.5 million in upgrades at Baldwin’s mega-site – Yellowhammer News
Learning to hunt may seem beyond the reach of those who have not grown up hunting as part of their family experience. Fortunately, Alabama’s Adult Mentored ... -
Alabama files corruption case against 10-term sheriff, defense says “no shortage of money”
For years, Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely deposited thousands of dollars of public money into his personal bank account because he had exceeded his account balance, ... -
Orange Beach hosts the Blue Marlin Grand Championship
The Blue Marlin Grand Championship takes place this week at The Wharf in Orange Beach. It begins on July 14 with weigh-ins on the 16th and ... -
5 things the Alabama Education Lab learned from teachers this week
This column first appeared in the Alabama Education Lab newsletter, Ed Chat. You can register for the next editions here. Learn more about the Ed Lab’s ... -
Air Force vet wants to change location in child sex crimes case
A man from Moss Point who allegedly faked his own death to avoid jail on alleged child sex crimes charges is asking for a change of ... -
Alabama Power can plug a pool of coal ash – WKRG News 5
Environmentalists want utility to remove toxic sludge by: Peter Albrecht Posted: Jul 14, 2021/11 p.m. CDT / Update: Jul 14, 2021/11 p.m. CDT MOBILE, Alabama (WKRG) ... -
Next speakers of the Historical Society | Clarke County Democrat
Click here to listen to this article! Mike Bunn, cover of his new book The Clarke County Historical Society has resumed its monthly meetings and has ... -
More flooding at high tide expected as sea level continues to rise
The incidences of dramatic flooding are increasing along the US coast, with the most dramatic increase along the Southeast Atlantic and Gulf coasts. (CN) – High ... -
Meet the guys from Alabama who bottled Bushwacker
For Alabama entrepreneurs Carter Echols and Michael Smith, a trip to the beach isn’t complete without mixing up a batch of Bushwackers. This creamy, alcoholic concoction ... -
Alabama State School Board Tackles Critical Race Theory – But Consensus Elusive | Education
The Alabama State Board of Education picked up the controversy over critical race theory on Tuesday, but struggled to find consensus. Critical Race Theory emerged in ... -
Red Sox select 10 players on day 3 of 2021 MLB draft
Boston Red Sox Press Release BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox wrapped up their 2021 MLB Draft today with 10 more picks in rounds 11-20. Over the ... -
Tourists flock to the Gulf Coast of Alabama, but service workers don’t
An APR news article Healthy tourism numbers for July 4 could mean a good summer season for the Gulf Coast of Alabama. The Alabama Triple-A predicted ... -
2021 MLB Dodgers Selection Picks Tracker
After last year’s mini-draft of just five rounds, the 2021 MLB Draft is 20 rounds long. Here’s a look at each Dodgers selection. The Dodgers have ... -
Couple kayaking, a tragicomedy
By Jase Graves, Special for The Katy Times In recent years, kayaking has become a real craze, ranking number one in TikTok dances, government stimulus checks ... -
Bull sharks form friendships, new study finds
A new study has found that Bulldog Sharks can form “friendships” with each other, The Guardian reported. A group of scientists have studied bulldog sharks in ... -
Last wave of deadly violence in Prichard | Mobile County Alabama News
Prichard, Alabama (WALA) – Police in Prichard are investigating a double homicide overnight after two men were found gunned down in a car on Azan Street. ... -
Historic “Blues Week” with the inclusion of Orange Beach for the first time
(OBA®) – Orange Beach, AL – A year after restrictions linked to the COVID pandemic led to the cancellation of the historic inclusion of Orange Beach ... -
Scott Martin: increased showers and storm risk for Alabama every day until Tuesday
se THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Both days will start with good sunshine, but with a very humid atmosphere in the southeast, there will be showers and thunderstorms ... -
AJ McCarron surprises youngsters ahead of football camp
Fifteen young people thought they were doing routine shopping at Academy Sports and Outdoors on Airport Boulevard in Mobile on Friday. Little did they know they ... -
These Alabama Power employees provide a better home for bats and birds
Bats and bluebirds in southern Alabama will soon have a better home thanks to volunteers from Alabama Power. More than 20 Plant Barry employees in Mobile ... -
Great burgers to discover on the Gulf Coast of Alabama / Florida
(OBA®) – Orange Beach, AL – This is the third and final installment on the great burgers found on the Alabama-Florida Gulf Coast. The coast is ... -
Is there an electric bicycle in your outdoor future?
The very idea of getting on a bicycle may seem strange to most of us who haven’t traveled on two wheels since we were old enough ... -
Defending 4A Champion Handley Headlines 2021 AHSAA Launch Classic
Reigning Class 4A State Champion Handley will headline the 2021 AHSAA Launch Classic next month in Montgomery. The Tigers, who beat Gordo in the state title ... -
10 p.m. update: Elsa approaching Chesapeake Bay: The Alabama weather blog
SUMMARY OF 10 PM CDT… 0300 UTC… INFORMATIONLOCATION … 37.6N 76.5WAPPROXIMATELY 50 MI… 80 KM NNW OF NORFOLK VIRGINIAAPPROXIMATELY 170 MI… 270 KM SW OF ATLANTIC ... -
Power 5 colleges continue to tap into talent-rich Alabama for top QBs
When Thompson’s Conner Harrell signed on in North Carolina on Sunday, it continued a recent trend of top quarterbacks from Alabama high schools leaving the state ... -
Orange Beach is considering a new Bear Point subdivision
(OBA®) – Orange Beach, AL – Orange Beach appears ready to give the green light to a 27-lot subdivision at the tip of Bear Point and ... -
Edey, Furst and Ivey reach FIBA U-19 World Cup quarter-finals
My apologies for the lack of posts on this event since this week. I am on vacation in Dauphin Island, Alabama with a very spotty internet ... -
Friends Remember Dauphin Island Man Killed Over Vacation Weekend | Mobile County Alabama News
MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) – Just days after his tragic death, friends of John Walter can remember who he was and what he meant to the community. ... -
Cultivating the Gulf Coast: Rain Barrels Installed in Prichard Homes Help Save Money and Protect the Environment
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) – Thanks to Alabama Power, the Mobile Bay Estuary National Program and other partners, rain barrels are being installed in the community of ... -
Vehicles flooded as storms dump half a foot of rain along the beaches of Baldwin Co.
.GULF SHORES, Alabama (WKRG) – Take a half foot of rain, add high tide, and you’ve got a recipe for high water in places you might ... -
MARGARET McFADDEN ADDY | Obituary
Margaret McFadden, who died aged 82 on 2nd July 2021. The birth date was 21st of August, the 21st of August 1938, in Ozark situated in ... -
Nate Oats loss is Arkansas Basketball’s win to Barry Dunning, Alabama’s best prep player
Years ago DeMarcus Cousins, originally from Mobile, Alabama, decided to leave the state of Alabama to follow the best path to the NBA that he himself ... -
Dauphin Island man died after fireworks incident | Mobile County Alabama News
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama (WALA) – A local resident has died following a fireworks accident off Port Royal Street on the north side of the island, authorities ... -
Tim McGraw achieves dream of a lifetime with Alabama in Nashville
McGraw says he will never forget that special time with Alabama. Country superstar Tim McGraw has had the opportunity to share the stage with many iconic ... -
Alabama Newscenter – Recipe: Peach Dumplings: The Alabama Weather Blog
By Stacey LittleSouthern bite It’s fishing season in my part of the country and I’m dying to try them. When I was making some of my ... -
Recruitment fireworks: enough to recap after the busy engagement weekend of July 4
If you weren’t constantly checking your favorite news source over the holiday weekend, you’ve been missing out on a lot of the recruiting fireworks. Here’s a ... -
Last update – WKRG News 5
Mobile, Alabama (WKRG) – We continue to monitor Elsa, who has weakened again to a tropical storm with maximum winds of 65 mph. Elsa tries to ... -
Recruitment Update: Several Upcoming Commitments, Including Top Player in the State
A slew of footballer hiring pledges and announcements are expected over the next few days, including a decision by the state’s top-rated player. Thompson senior Jeremiah ... -
Alabama’s National Carbon Capture Center successfully tests carbon reduction technology for concrete production – Yellowhammer News
Patience, determination, and focus are some of the skills that the sport of archery teaches students who participate in the National Archery Program in Alabama Schools ... -
July 4th shots on Dauphin Island despite the rain | Mobile County Alabama News
Dauphin Island, Alabama (WALA) – Despite heavy rains hitting Dauphin Island today, people continue to go out and that doesn’t stop them from celebrating July 4th ... -
Anniston 4 stars DB Antonio Kite about to decide 3 schools SEC, UCF on the 4th
Anniston’s 4-star athlete Antonio Kite is one of several top footballers in Alabama to announce his varsity engagement this Sunday. Kite told AL.com on Friday afternoon ... -
Bull sharks are able to form friendships with each other, study finds
Bulldog sharks get their name from their short, blunt snout and muscular demeanor. They have large, sturdy bodies and large pectoral fins, and they are medium-sized ... -
Alabama beaches crowded for July 4th vacation
ORANGE BEACH, Alabama (WKRG) – As we prepare to step into another vacation weekend, it looks like if you just want to relax or get ready ... -
Event venue owners want alligator removed from Baldwin County property
SPANISH FORT, Alabama (WKRG) – Usually guests are invited to a wedding, but there is one that seems to show up when not wanted in Baldwin ... -
What’s Working: The Lineman program offers a promising career path
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – In tonight’s What’s Working, training a lineman to help with power outages. We are in hurricane season and we all know that ... -
Work begins on the $ 16.9 million Intracoastal launch pad west of Foley Beach Express
Work begins on the $ 16.9 million Intracoastal launch pad west of Foley Beach ExpressBaldwin County and State to make ICW launch a reality by summer ... -
Warmer weather means more manatee sightings |
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama – The 4th of July weekend means that many local residents and visitors will be taking to the water. The Dauphin Island Sea ... -
Wet tomorrow; Great weekend ahead: the Alabama weather blog
RADAR CHECK: In the hot, humid air mass across Alabama, we have showers and thunderstorms developing in scattered locations this afternoon. Some of the heaviest mid-afternoon ... -
Not a Lone Shark: Bulldog Sharks Can Form ‘Friendships’ With Each Other, Study Finds | the Sharks
They grow to 3.5 meters in length, weigh over 200 kg, and are a top predator. But even top predators need friends. And, according to new ...
