Monthly Archives: May 2022
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Freedom of Reading Foundation 2022 Election Results
CHICAGO-The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF), a nonprofit legal and educational organization affiliated with the American Library Association dedicated to protecting and advocating for everyone’s First ... -
Three Incredible Scenic Drives to Take in Alabama
The open road: a temptress calling all souls eager to explore. In Alabama, few things beat a springtime walk through the countryside. Dense forest highways spill ... -
NYT Crossword Answers: Team USA Gymnastics Medalist
PUZZLE MONDAY – It’s debut season and college graduating students usually find myriad ways to celebrate. Some are finding new and unusual ways to party. Others ... -
Ground searches underway or planned at most former residential school sites in Manitoba
WARNING: This story contains disturbing details. A year after the discovery of what are believed to be 215 unmarked graves at the former Kamloops residential school, ... -
Alabama Boy Scouts place flags to remember veterans at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery for Memorial Day
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) – As we remember our military members who made the ultimate sacrifice, the Boy Scouts of Alabama made sure to honor the ... -
Phish Dusts Off “Quadraphonic Reversal” At Alabama Tour Opener [Photos/Videos]
Every year, at some point before Phishing hit the road, I find myself asking the same rhetorical question: “Is it the summer tour already?! But I ... -
Like father, like son
Five years after nearly dying, Ryan Howe is living his life, enjoying the little moments and captaining the Red Lake Miners to the Centennial Cup Ryan ... -
Cullen R. Hugghins, Ensign, US Merchant Navy, KIA, WWII – The Andalusia Star-News
Deep beneath the emerald blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, just north of the US Virgin Islands, lies the rusting hulk of the American merchant ship, ... -
Alabama’s tourism industry is booming, official says
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Tourists are packing their bags to visit Alabama’s Gulf Coast and its attractions. The Alabama Department of Tourism has seen strong growth. ... -
Daphne woman rescued after lightning strike sets her house on fire
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) – There were some scary times on Thursday morning May 26, 2022 as extreme weather conditions set in on the east coast. In ... -
A former Creole police officer pleads guilty to depriving an arrested person of his civil rights by using unreasonable force | USAO-SDAL
MOBILE, AL — A former Creola City Police officer pleaded guilty today to depriving a man of his right to be free to use unreasonable force ... -
🌱 Floods on the rise + Primary election results are in
Hello everyone! Miranda Fraraccio here with your Thursday edition of the Hoover Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Here ... -
> US Department of Defense > Contract
ARMY Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Tysons Corner, Va., has been awarded a $302,242,000 contract to design and construct two new buildings. Bids were solicited via the ... -
AHSAA Spring Reclassification: 3 State Baseball Champions Advance in 2023
Eight private AHSAA schools, including a pair of state champions, will move up one ranking next spring due to AHSAA’s competitive balance factor. The Central Board ... -
Fisherman thrown overboard walks on water for 10 hours, rescued in intra-coastal waterway
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Saturday evening, Kevin Olmstead was rescued by boat after 10 hours of standing still in the middle of the Mississippi Strait. Olmstead ... -
Family of missing mobile teenager hopes billboard will provide answers nearly 10 years later
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Next Monday will mark 10 years since Mobile County mother Brittney Wood was last seen. She was 19 then, she would be ... -
‘I wish I had lasted longer,’ says father of teen missing in Orange Beach waters
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) – The unimaginable happened to a Louisiana family vacationing in Orange Beach. On Saturday, their 14-year-old son was swept away in rough ... -
There’s a love affair in the name of Alabama’s barbecue restaurant | Alabama News
By LAWRENCE SPECKER, AL.com MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – There’s a love affair in the name of this restaurant, Bar B Quing With My Honey, and meeting ... -
Councilman charged with impaired driving and leaving the scene of the accident – KION546
By Lee Peck Click here for updates on this story DAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama (WALA) – Dauphin Island Councilman Gene Fox is facing serious charges after being ... -
Election 2022: Challengers shoot two incumbents in Alabama Public Service Commission races
Alabama’s Senate and gubernatorial races grab the headlines, and announcements of attacks come fast and fierce. But among the ballot races, the contest for the Public ... -
Help Brett help the kids
Brett Massoud (second from left) with his Fort Dauphin surf team. Provided. By Phil Jarratt Former Noosa restaurateur Brett Massoud fell in love with Madagascar the ... -
Walter M. Butler Sr. – The Atmore Advance
Mr. Walter M. Butler Sr., of Walnut Hill, Florida, was born September 18, 1946 and died May 18, 2022 in Pensacola, Florida. Mr. Butler, a native ... -
The climate crisis is here, but all industries can help reverse it
After reading Kaitlin Schmidtke’s op-ed on energy and climate change in the May 15 Caller-Times, I feel compelled to answer and answer her questions. Although she ... -
A mysterious cannon will be the centerpiece of Spanish Fort Town Hall
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) – The motto of the Spanish Fort Police Department is “Protect the Fort”. In a few weeks, he will have help, at ... -
AHSAA Football Polls: Champions Top Final Coaching Rankings
AHSAA football coaches who vote in the weekly Top 15 polls believed what they saw last week in Huntsville when seven boys’ teams and seven girls’ ... -
LCBoE recognizes student excellence | News
At last week’s school board meeting, Limestone County Superintendent Dr. Randy Shearouse recognized several school groups for their outstanding achievements. Fourteen Limestone County Career Technical Center ... -
Savannah Bananas baseball team supports 2022 Coastal Plains league season
So many people want to see the spectacle that is Savannah Bananas baseball, the team added an exhibition game May 24 at Grayson Stadium. Not that ... -
Long-term substitute teacher makes a good impression, will land full-time in the classroom
Spanish Fort, Ala. (WKRG) – Elana Bender is currently teaching these high school students about food and nutrition. But that’s not all it teaches. “Three different ... -
Wanted sex offender rescued from Susquehanna River after bike chase: police
the man rescued from Susquehanna River was a sex offender fleeing police on Saturday, May 14, authorities said. Norman Thomas Senior, 47, of Harrisburg, first led ... -
Surf Fishing on the Alabama Coast
Currently, pompano, whiting and flounder hang out in the usual spots along the sandbar, usually the first closest to the breaking waves. These breakers stir up ... -
Op-Ed: Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for Amtrak Gulf Coast rail service | National
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is expected to have a decision very soon on whether or not to launch new Amtrak Gulf Coast rail service from ... -
The Gulf Coast Retreat is one of the most unique lodges in the world
If you’re looking for glorious sunrises, carefree afternoons, and jaw-dropping sunsets, Eagle Cottages at Gulf State Park is the perfect getaway to Gulf Shores and Orange ... -
John Gurner enjoys living in history at Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park in Alabama
John Gurner, Cultural Resource Specialist at Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park, is originally from the Mississippi Delta but has lived most of his life in Alabama. After ... -
Maura Huwalt wins Auburn’s fourth SEC individual title
History links OXFORD, Miss.—Auburn women have won their most individual titles at a Southeastern Conference championship in more than a decade, claiming ... -
Chill is the word for the first day of Orange Beach Powerboat Week
As of 6 p.m. tonight, much of the 55-boat Orange Beach Powerboat Week Poker Run fleet was still on the water, but mostly near the marina ... -
This Week in High School Sports: Former Tide stars lead Robertsdale resurgence
A weekly look at high school sports in the state of Alabama over the past week and a look at what’s on. This is an opinion ... -
Robert Pattinson’s Accents, Ranked by Weirdness
Robert Pattinson has one of the most interesting acting resumes of all time, having thrown his hat in a variety of genres. After his rise to ... -
Louisiana softball advances to winners’ pool at Sun Belt Tournament
MOBILE, Ala. – The 22nd-ranked Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns softball team remained in the winners category of the 2022 Sun Belt Conference Softball Tournament after claiming a ... -
Baldwin County Public Schools Announce Graduation Schedule
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Baldwin County Public Schools has announced the following schedule for graduations, including times and locations. In addition to the traditional graduation ceremonies, ... -
Jeffrey Lynn Gregory | Obituary
DRAKESBORO – Jeffrey Lynn Gregory, 67, of Drakesboro, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 3:12 a.m. at his home. Mr. Gregory was a businessman for Gregory’s ... -
Pitch for Peace: Local football tournament to bring diverse cultures together in friendly competition
The Bhutan team, one of the Unity Cup teams. Football fans will enjoy this upcoming event in Harrisburg. The first-ever Central PA Unity Cup, scheduled for ... -
Tulane beats South Alabama, loses Luis Aviles and Chase Engelhard indefinitely | Tulane
The hits kept coming for Tulane in an 11-7 win over South Alabama on Tuesday night at Turchin Stadium, but they came at the same time ... -
Pike Road, Others Claim State Golf Championships
Post : May 10, 2022 9:20 p.m. CDT Update: May 10, 2022 9:21 p.m. CDT by Adam Solomon HUNTSVILLE- It wasn’t much of a surprise that ... -
4 beach restaurants for date night
For an unforgettable date: The Gulf A night under the stars, with tasty food and toes in the sand: that’s The Gulf. Located right on the ... -
Journey to the Gulf Coast Educated and Inspired by UM Environmental Studies Students
In April, nearly 30 students from the University of Montevallo traveled to coastal Alabama for a two-day trip that focused on coastal ecosystems and sustainability through ... -
Catching up with USM alumnus Sarah Holder
Mon. 09/05/2022 – 09:38 | From: David Tisdale Sarah Holder returned to Hattiesburg in 2020 via Los Angeles, California after deciding the career path she was ... -
South Alabama baseball holds off Arkansas State 9-7 to complete sweep
South Alabama’s Sun Belt Conference Series Final against Arkansas State on Sunday had a bit of everything, including a positional player who pitches and throws well. ... -
U.S. Representative Scott Perry’s Baseless Conspiracy Theories Have Real-Life Consequences, Experts Say
Midstate GOP Congressman Scott Perry comes under fire after it was revealed he texted a Trump White House official about ways to cancel the 2020 election ... -
UL softball sweeps Louisiana-Monroe to end regular season
Both teams were tested after a delayed rain Thursday forced a doubleheader on Saturday. Louisiana-Lafayette softball won the series in dramatic fashion, sweeping Louisiana-Monroe and outscoring ... -
Wiedmer: UTC volleyball’s Van Horns start a life of Mother’s Day
For one thing, the timing couldn’t have been worse. When William “Bronko” Van Horn made his presence known to the world on March 15 – weighing ... -
AHSAA Softball Regional Pairings Set
AHSAA regional softball action begins Tuesday with 208 teams playing to earn a spot in the state championship tournament in Oxford. The top two teams from ... -
Tornado sirens likely won’t be replaced by apps in Oklahoma
Imagine living without tornado sirens. It’s hard for Oklahomans to imagine that — especially after this week, the peak of the state’s tornado season. Many people ... -
Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry’s baseless conspiracy theories have real consequences, election experts say
May 5, 2022 | 5:42 p.m. Robby Brode Robby Brod is WITF’s Democracy Beat Reporter covering misinformation ... -
AHSAA ‘disappointed’ with Oakwood Academy sued after agreeing to membership terms
Lawyers representing the Alabama High School Athletic Association said Thursday morning in a statement to AL.com that they were “disappointed” that Oakwood Adventist Academy sued AHSAA ... -
Reform is the goal of the two Democratic candidates running for the House seat in Dauphin County
Two Democrats running for the 105th seat in the Dauphin County House District each say they want to be both a voice and a vote for ... -
Southern Miss rallies South Alabama in 9th, 6-4
Two future Sun Belt Conference rivals played out another hotly contested game at Stanky Field on Tuesday night. Visiting Southern Miss scored three in the ninth ... -
Daphne could see a property tax increase
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) – Residents of Daphne may soon see a tax increase. The city council voted unanimously to go ahead with a $3 million property ... -
Biden’s little political snub from Governor Kay Ivey belittles the post she’s been striving to keep
This is an opinion column. That’s a shame. Really. A fraud, too. “[We’re] here to do business, not politics. That’s what our governor said. That’s what ... -
A Father’s Passionate Call to End Gun Violence in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – A passionate plea from a mobile father in the fight against gun violence. Kenneth L. Padgett Sr. says his 18-year-old son was ... -
9 Fantastic Mobile-Tensaw River Delta Adventures
Just a stone’s throw (so far) from the main city of Mobile on the Gulf Coast is a real wilderness area that many people outside of ...
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