Monthly Archives: February 2022
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MBB Class of 2022 Update (February 28)
Mike Cawood February 28, 2022 Nick Smith Jr.6-5, 185, LNorth Little Rock, Ark (North Little Rock HS) Was on hand to watch Arkansas defeat Kentucky on ... -
MoonPies and Merry Widows: Mardi Gras Hits Mobile, Alabama
February 28, 2022 08:23 By JAY REEVES Associated PressMOBILE, Ala. (AP) – The port city of Alabama danced and shouted at the main event of its ... -
The Greatest Coastal Killer May Not Be What You Think
The biggest killer on the coast, in terms of weather, is not hurricanes. Or tornadoes. Or even lightning. These are rip currents. According to the National ... -
State Basketball Primer: News, Notes, Key Info for This Week’s AHSAA Tournament
The Alabama High School Athletic Association State Basketball Tournament begins Monday. The event returns to the renovated Legacy Arena for the first time since 2019. RELATED: ... -
Pensacola’s Sean Odom works on BBC film crew for ‘Life Below Zero’
Pensacola resident Sean Odom never imagined he would make a career in the film industry. There was a time in his early twenties when Odom thought ... -
Arrests made in connection with series of fires at Walmart stores
Five men have been arrested and charged with burning down a series of Walmart stores in the south, two of which were located on the Mississippi ... -
Authorities Execute Warrant at Former PWWSB Director’s Home
The home of Nia Bradley, the former director of the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board, was raided before 8 a.m. Friday morning as authorities from ... -
Pelham’s Jones, Spain Park’s Turner named to Alabama All-Star Team – Reuters Sports News
By ALEC ETHEREDGE | Chief Editor Two local basketball players will have the opportunity to play one last game as All-Stars. Pelham’s Michael “MJ” Jones and ... -
Mardi Gras Parades This Week Highlights 5 Things To Do This Weekend Feb. 25-27 – WKRG News 5
Mardi Gras Parades – Miscellaneous It’s the last weekend of the Mardi Gras season and WKRG News 5 has the lowdown on all the parades plus ... -
Toolkits to Help Kids Prepare for School Ahead at Alabama Libraries
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Staff at 88 Alabama public libraries will launch the Reimagining School Readiness train-the-trainer program led by the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS), ... -
Skilled to Work: Culinary Arts Academy, trains future restaurateurs | Community events
Food Culinary Arts Academy Something is brewing in Decatur! In this week’s Skilled to Work, we head to Decatur’s Career Academies. The instructors train the restaurateurs ... -
Cyclone Emnati hits Madagascar; 4th major storm on the island in a month
ANTANANARIVO, Feb 23 (Reuters) – Winds of up to 135 kilometers per hour (84 mph) battered Madagascar early on Wednesday as Cyclone Emnati made landfall, becoming ... -
Texas State takes on Southern Alabama, seeks 20th win of season
Texas State Bobcats (19-6, 10-3 Sun Belt) vs. South Alabama Jaguars (18-9, 8-6 Sun Belt) Mobile, Alabama; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: South Alabama ... -
Tornado sirens are about to disappear in Mobile County | Mobile County Alabama News
MOBILE, Ala (WALA) – Tornado sirens are on the verge of disappearing in an area of southern Alabama. On Wednesday, the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency ... -
6A Boys Regional SE: McGill-Toolen, #4, beats Spanish Fort, #7, in the final
McGill-Toolen eldest Barry Dunning Jr. doesn’t let the pressure bother him. “Never,” Dunning said. “I have good mentors and good support. I’m just trying to stay ... -
Great horned owl search ends at Orange Beach – WKRG News 5
UPDATE (2/2/22 8:53 PM): The owl was captured this evening near The Gulf Rest, where it was spotted earlier today. The owl has built-in sharp hooks, ... -
Guest Opinion: Carrying without a license would begin to dismantle Alabama’s culture of responsible gun ownership
This is a guest opinion column More than 6,000. That’s the number of people who were barred from getting firearms licenses in Alabama last year because ... -
MBB Class of 2022 Update (February 20)
MBB Class of 2022 Update (February 20) Nick Smith Jr.6-5, 185, LNorth Little Rock, Ark (North Little Rock HS) Named 1 of 5 finalists for Mike’s ... -
A mega development in the direction of Summerdale
An out-of-town investor paid $2.1 million for Rosewood Apartments, a 34-unit complex at 6601 Old Shell Road in Mobile, according to John Napper of Gulfbelt Properties, ... -
Stanford linebacker Andres Fox is transferred to Virginia
Stanford linebacker Andres Fox is moving to Virginia, as 247Sports’ Jacquie Franciulli reported on Saturday night. Fox posted a photo of himself in a UVA uniform ... -
Gator Chase Raises Funds for Spanish Fort Education
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) – Hundreds of people are helping raise funds with their feet in Baldwin County. A large crowd gathered at Spanish Fort for ... -
Masked Watcher: Dragons, Explorers, and Islanders Rule the Night
Editor’s note: The Press-Register holds the exclusive worldwide rights to the reportage of the Masked Observer, a mysterious resident of the leisure class who covers local ... -
Vertex Energy Commits to Offtake 100% Over Five Years of Planned Mobile Renewable Diesel Production : Biofuels Digest
In Texas, Vertex Energy, Inc. entered into a 5-year product supply agreement with Idemitsu Apollo Renewable Corporation, a wholly owned California subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan. The ... -
6A Boys SE Regional: Barry Dunning Jr.’s 25 points and 25 rebounds rally McGill-Toolen
As his high school career draws to a close, Barry Dunning Jr. is clearly locked in. The McGill-Toolen senior and Arkansas signee scored 25 points, pulled ... -
Pennsylvania Rep. Tom Mehaffie will seek re-election for the Dauphin County House seat
State Representative Tom Mehaffie on Thursday announced his intention to seek re-election to a fourth term representing the 106th House District in Dauphin County. Mehaffie, 50, ... -
Residents of Dauphin Island brace for windy conditions on Thursday | Mobile County Alabama News
Wednesday was definitely a windy day on Dauphin Island, but wait until Thursday. This is when the wind advisory will come into effect. FOX 10 news ... -
Joseph Shea Kelly Obituary – Savannah Morning News
Joseph Shea Kelly Savannah, Georgia Thirty-year-old Joseph Shea Kelly died at his home in Savannah, Georgia on February 11, 2022. Joseph was born on October 28, ... -
Chipola College Fall Deans List Announced | Local
Green wood—Maryland Clopton, Hannah Jackson, Leanna Smith. Malone—Laney Baxter, Mount Devonte. Marianna—Amanda Adcock, Gabrielle Aydelotte, Logan Baxley, Allison Baxley, Gabrielle Bess, Abigayle Cozart, Thomas Hoff, Zackary ... -
Jason Aldean Returns to Alabama for ‘Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour’
Prepare to be happy, Jason Aldean Fans. The country star has announced 35 dates for his “Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour”, including a stopover in Alabama. ... -
🌱 Maloney-Lyon Super Bowl Ad + Mardi Gras Restaurant Uptick
Happy Tuesday, people of Mobile! Here’s everything you need to know to start the day. Here’s everything happening in Mobile today. First, today’s weather forecast: A ... -
Boys Power 10: Zone 7 champ Huntsville breaks into latest leaderboard
Huntsville made the biggest move in this week’s AL.com Power 10 men’s basketball rankings. The Panthers won the Zone 7 championship, defeating Albertville and Sparkman. RELATED: ... -
Omier leads Arkansas State against Southern Alabama after 31-point outing
Arkansas State Red Wolves (15-7, 6-4 Sun Belt) vs. South Alabama Jaguars (16-8, 6-5 Sun Belt) Mobile, Alabama; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: South ... -
Fairhope AL Heating System/Furnace Repair – Extending HVAC Maintenance Services
Ingersoll’s Refrigeration Air Conditioning & Heating (251) 928-9392, an HVAC and furnace service company based in Fairhope, AL, has expanded its service area to include the ... -
Check Out AHSAA Boys, Girls Sub-Regional Basketball Pairings
AHSAA sub-regional basketball games are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. The girls play on Monday with the boys’ sub-regional games scheduled for Tuesday. Zone champions of ... -
Cosmo’s restaurant and bar in Alabama offers shrimp happy hour
Posted in Alabama To eat February 12, 2022 by Jennifer Young Do you like prawns? If so, you’ll want to visit ... -
Mobile University Adds Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate Bowling
One of the nation’s largest NAIA sports programs is growing again as Mobile University announces the addition of men’s and women’s bowling for the fall 2022 ... -
Edge Marvin | Georgian times
Mr Marvin Dewayne Edge, 78, of Bremen, died on Tuesday February 8, 2022. He was born in Spanish Fort, Alabama on Monday, July 26, 1943. Mr. ... -
Alabama’s Walker Hayes continues to soar with 5 ACM Award nominations
Walker Hayes continues to capture the attention of the country music world, earning five nominations for this year’s award ACM Award. Hayes, from Alabama, is nominated ... -
Mobile teacher receives presidential award
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Hutchens Elementary kindergarten teacher Nicole Baranov received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching on Feb. 9. Baranov is ... -
Two Democrats announce bids for redesigned PA House 105th district
Two well-known local Democrats declare plans to run for PA House in new 105and legislative constituency. Eric Epstein Over the past day, longtime activist Eric Epstein ... -
Ballyhoo Fest March 5-6 at Gulf State Park –
Ballyhoo Fest March 5-6 at Gulf State Park By Eloise ThomleyIt’s almost time for Ballyhoo! Ballyhoo Festival is a unique blend of art and cultural exchange, ... -
Mobile hopes to win Pentagon tanker contract
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is partnering with Lockheed Martin to help build the LMXT strategic tanker in Mobile and Marietta, Georgia. If the Pentagon chooses Airbus-Lockheed ... -
Tuesday Meeting to Address Growth and Rezoning of Spanish Fort Elementary Schools
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) – The new Stonebridge Elementary School in Spanish Fort is almost ready for teachers and students. Misty Wilkinson was named the school’s ... -
Kenny Chesney adds Orange Beach date to his spring tour
Country superstar Kenny Chesney added a May date at the Wharf in Orange Beach to his spring tour, which already included a date in Huntsville. The ... -
High school results, summaries and schedules for February 6, 2022
Through: RSSS staff Sunday, February 6, 2022 | 9:33 p.m. high schools Basketball Boys Sunday’s results Hoops for a cure North of Allegheny Winchester Thurston v ... -
7 prospects who stood out the most in the Senior Bowl
The road to the NFL Draft began in Mobile, Alabama this weekend after several days of impressive practice, college football’s top senior players put in the ... -
New ‘Minimum Wake’ Signs Benefit Boaters, Manatee Health and Bay Erosion Issues | Vizcaya key
Six new “Slow Speed, Minimum Wake” zone signs in the Miami Marine Stadium Basin are not only designed to keep human danger levels low, but they ... -
How did state players fare in Reese’s Senior Bowl 2022?
Of the five Coastal Alabama high school stars who played at Reese’s Senior Bowl on Saturday, former Saraland high school star Velus Jones Jr. thought he ... -
What does the crowded field of GOP challengers mean for Alabama Governor Kay Ivey?
Eight Republican candidates are challenging Governor Kay Ivey for the party’s nomination this year, five more than in her first gubernatorial campaign in 2018. Ivey won ... -
LSU’s Damone Clark Named Best LB in Senior Bowl
MOBILE, Ala. (WAFB) – LSU’s Damone Clark was named Team USA’s top linebacker at Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. The offensive lineman, tight ends and ... -
Bail set for Mobile woman charged with child abuse as police investigate boy’s death | Mobile County Alabama News
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – A judge on Friday set bail of $150,000 for a woman charged with the aggravated abuse of a 4-year-old child who died ... -
TN’s most extreme temperatures in state history
On August 16, 2020, California’s Death Valley reached 130 degrees Fahrenheit, according to an automated measurement system there, which is one of the highest temperatures ever ... -
MS man who faked death faces federal charges in Alabama
A Moss Point military veteran who faked his own death in 2018 to avoid jail time for alleged sex crimes in Jackson County faces new federal ... -
South Alabama’s Jalen Tolbert shows he’s an elite receiver at the Senior Bowl
Jalen Tolbert is one of five players from Mobile and Baldwin counties in Reese’s Senior Bowl this year, but he’s more comfortable than most. Tolbert, a ... -
Manatees appear to be swapping Florida waters for Alabama waters
Say the word manatees and you might think of the state of Florida. The gentle sea cows regularly visit the warm waters of the Sunshine State ... -
Lions defensive coordinator Glenn talks to Saints
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said the club remained “in the middle” of their coaching search after interviewing three candidates – including former Miami coach Brian ... -
The manatee dies during a rescue attempt; officials urge the public to help
Following the death of a manatee they were trying to save, mobile area rescuers are urging people to report sightings of vulnerable marine mammals, especially if ... -
Southern Alabama is only expected to sign a few football rookies on Wednesday
Southern Alabama did the bulk of its football recruiting in 2022 ahead of December’s early signing window and through the transfer portal, so the Jaguars are ...