Author: Theresa M. Bates
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This week on HS Sports: UMS-Wright coach Terry Curtis still loves the purity of the game
A weekly look at high school sports in the state of Alabama over the past week, a look at what’s on the horizon, and a little ... -
Second dollar bill containing fentanyl found in Orange Beach, two officers exposed
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) – For the second time this summer in Orange Beach, fentanyl was discovered inside a folded dollar bill that had been dropped ... -
Mobile Roofing and Construction is committed to providing quality roofing services in southern Alabama, Mississippi and the Gulf Coast
Top-Rated Roofing Service Provider in Southern Alabama and Mississippi Reiterates Commitment to Providing Premium Roofing Services on the Gulf Coast Roofing issues and needs can be ... -
Alabama radio voice Eli Gold sidelined for season start | Sports
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Longtime Alabama radio announcer Eli Gold will miss the start of the football season due to health issues. Jim Carabin, vice president ... -
ZZ Top Adds Three New US Shows With Jeff Beck To 2022 Tour
Jeff Beck and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top in 2009; Kevin Mazur/WireImage High ZZ recently scheduled three concerts in September in their home state of Texas ... -
Family of medical student killed in I-65 crash continues to honor her legacy
MOBILE, Alabama (WKRG) — It has been two years since an American medical student was killed in an accident on the I-65 service road in Mobile. ... -
Vigor Defensive Lineman and Reigning 4A Lineman of the Year Michael Towner Commits to UAB
Vigor defensive lineman Michael Towner dominated Class 4A competition a year ago en route to lineman of the year honors. UAB hopes to do the same ... -
Hot Bar-BQ News in Baldwin County
Out-of-state investors paid $1.8 million for 198 acres at Sandy Creek Farms at 23720 US 98 in Elberta, according to Realtors. David and Angie Swiger of ... -
Ask Rufus: Summer Vacation – The Dispatch
Neighborhood Rufus July always brings hot, humid weather and thoughts of vacation. Although destinations and entertainment have largely changed, summer vacations have been with us for ... -
Volunteers clean up the school before the first day in Mobile County
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – We are in the last days of summer vacation. Classes start in less than a week for Alabama’s largest school system, Mobile ... -
Spanish Fort 2023 WR Jake Godfrey commits to UAB after impressive performance at camp
UAB coach Bryant Vincent’s ties to the Gulf Coast are already paying big dividends. The Blazers locked down a pair of commitments in southern Alabama on ... -
See the coastline with Sail Wild Hearts
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) – This week, Destination Gulf Coast takes us to Orange Beach, Ala. where you will find some of the most beautiful waters ... -
Connect Alabama, new mental health app
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Residents of Alabama can now access resources related to mental health, substance use and prevention from the palm of their hand. The ... -
Love Each Other Year 2 Under Kane Wommack
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WKRG) – South Alabama head coach Kane Wommack was no longer a new face in New Orleans on Wednesday afternoon for Sun Belt ... -
Lots of fun, LIVE music at the Boonville-Oneida County Fair
LIVE music, carnival rides and games, dairy demonstrations, tractor pulls, costume contest, petting zoo, pig races, Dyanmo dogs and fireworks on the evening opening highlights several ... -
Kentucky by Heart: Legendary railroad engineer “Casey” Jones spent much of his childhood in Western Kentucky.
By Steve FlairtyNKyTribune Columnist John Luther “Casey” Jones was a boy raised in Kentucky who grew to achieve a beloved stature as a railroad engineer, known ... -
Sun Belt Conference Football Coaches Poll, Pre-Season, First and Second Team Awards
The 14 Sun Belt Conference football coaches released their annual preseason poll ahead of conference media days scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in New Orleans. Southern ... -
🌱 One killed in rollover accident + 23-year-old found dead at B’ham house
Hello everyone! I’m here with your Monday edition of the Birmingham Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what’s happening locally. First, today’s weather ... -
Mobile shipyard receives federal grant to upgrade equipment
The Blakeley BoatWorks mobile shipyard is among the recipients of $19.6 million paid to small shipyards through a federal grant program. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s ... -
‘We’re just doing our thing’: Chase Smith plans to continue on Spanish Fort winning path
Pressure is not an adequate description of what Chase Smith may be feeling at the start of his first year as Spanish Fort’s head football coach. ... -
Jim Wyatt answers questions from Titans fans as training camp approaches
NASHVILLE- Training camp is just days away for the Tennessee Titans. The report date is Tuesday and the first practice is scheduled for Wednesday. We’re still ... -
Al Zelinka relishes his new role as city manager in Huntington Beach
Al Zelinka said he never aspired to become city manager. Instead, a service career led to him being asked to play the role of Riverside in ... -
10 things to know about New Jersey’s hottest weekend of 2022
Conclusion Yes, it’s summer. Yes, it’s hot. Yes, it’s wet. You don’t need me to state the obvious. But some days ahead will be better than ... -
City of Mobile teams up with volunteers to help homeowners in District 1
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Homeowners in the Crichton and Toulminville areas of Mobile are getting a huge boost this week thanks to in-town and out-of-town volunteers. ... -
Alabama FM, North Carolina AM-Translator Combo, Palm Springs Translator Sold
Sold GULF COAST BROADCASTING CO., INC. sells Classic Hits WCSN-F (SUNNY 105.7 FM)/ORANGE BEACH, AL to PORTSIDE MEDIA ... -
AHSAA All-Stars: North sweeps softball double-header and football games
Hewitt-Trussville star Kenleigh Cahalan led his North team to a sweep of the 26th annual AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week softball game Wednesday at Montgomery’s Lagoon ... -
Quite a pickle (ball) – the sport is growing hugely in lower Alabama
The City of Gulf Shores and Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Sports & Events recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their long-awaited pickleball courts at Gulf Shores Sportsplex. ... -
Benefield tops poll as top active coach in state | Free sharing
FYFFE — Fyffe’s Paul Benefield is entering his 31st season as AHSAA football head coach needing one more win to reach 323, the same number of ... -
Teenagers shot dead at Mobile intersection were ‘easy targets’ in gang warfare, detective testifies
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Two teenagers shot dead at a busy junction in March were victims of an ongoing war between rival gangs, a police detective ... -
We are overwhelmed by people who actively and hatefully don’t care
After more than two years of being careful with my own health and the well-being of those around me, I contracted COVID-19 on July 6. I ... -
Forrest Gump’s Accent Explained (The Reason Is So Heartwarming!)
Forrest Gump’s southern accent is one of the most easily recognizable parts of the character. Its origin is not as well known, but it is heart-warming. ... -
Missouri Tigers defensive backs preview 2022 SEC football season
When the 2022 season begins for Missouri against Louisiana Tech, the defensive field will include plenty of experience. The group has some seasoning as the Tigers ... -
Thousands return to Dauphin Island for day one of Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA) – The first day of the 89th Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is officially in the books and it was definitely a ... -
Orange Beach Middle School Named A+ College Ready School
ORANGE BEACH, Alabama (WKRG) – The A+ College Ready “School of Excellence” award is given to schools that experience record academic growth during the school year. ... -
Travel with Terri in Fairhope, Alabama – Cross Timbers Gazette | Denton County South | mound of flowers
Southern Living Magazine lists Fairhope, Alabama as one of the “Best Small Towns in the South” and I agree. It is a charming coastal town located ... -
Stolen vehicle recovered, may be linked to series of robberies in Orange Beach
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) – A stolen vehicle was found in Gulf Shores on Wednesday, July 13, and police believe it may be linked to a ... -
Cities with Least Home Inventory in the Mobile Metro Area | State
Housing has been in short supply for much of the last decade in the United States – although with rising interest rates and rapidly cooling buyer ... -
Porch hacker caught red-handed in West Mobile
By LACEY BEASLEY Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A thief was caught robbing a family’s porch in the middle of ... -
Tyreke Walker’s mother continues search for her missing son in the Gulf of Mexico
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – It’s been a painful month for a Louisiana family whose son has been missing since stormy waves hit Orange Beach, Ala. The ... -
Sandwiched between the approaching front and the tropical system; Expect rain for central and southern Alabama
Job : Jul 13, 2022 5:10 AM CDT by Ryan Stinnett IN THE GULF: A surface trough extending from the Florida panhandle west-southwest along the northern ... -
Which states rely the most on motorist taxes to pay for road repairs?
Sergii_Petruk // Shutterstock Which states rely the most on motorist taxes to pay for road repairs? Road workers repairing a street with new hot asphalt f11photo ... -
4-H Wildlife Demonstrations Return to Blakeley State Park
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) – Blakeley Historic State Park in Spanish Fort will host two special wildlife programs later this month. On Saturday, July 23, the ... -
Leeds Knights of Columbus Leeds Council present beach giveaway
According to staff reports from The Tribune LEEDS — Knights of Columbus Charity Bingo at the Leeds Civic Center drew its biggest turnout yet with 97 ... -
Study: Rising seas weaken nature’s storm shields
When storms like last year’s Hurricane Ida make their way to the continental United States, the first thing they often hit are barrier islands: strips of ... -
Clotilda’s descendants celebrate the anniversary of the last slave ship
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – Descendants of the last Africans abducted into slavery and brought to American shores gathered this weekend on the banks of an Alabama ... -
Q&A: Meet the first woman to lead the Alabama National Guard
Major General Sheryl E. Gordon is the first woman to serve as the Adjutant General of the Alabama National Guardhaving been appointed to the position in ... -
Jubilee Jeep Jam Raises Funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) – The Jubilee Jeep Jam returns for another year in hopes of raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. So far, ... -
Detectives continue to search for Union Gap killers
Union Gap detectives along with members of the Washington State Patrol Crime Scene Response Team continue to search for clues in the murder of Jose Navarro, ... -
Greer Family Favorite Recipe Contest: Celebrating 106 Years
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Five generations of the Greer family have helped fill dinner tables on the Gulf Coast since Autry Greer & Son’s was founded ... -
Ed’s Seafood Shed is moving, will be replaced by a new restaurant
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) – Where there were once flames, now there is a glimmer of hope. Ed’s Seafood in Spanish Fort, Alabama caught fire last ... -
Morgan Wallen Grants a 12-Year-Old’s Wish to Meet Him With a Surprise Date at a Concert in Alabama
Morgan Wallen caught up with 12-year-old Brevin Guidroz backstage at his recent concert in Orange Beach, Alabama. The “You Proof” singer has already reached out ... -
Cittàgazze offers shoegaze with a modern attitude
Pictures | album cover The cyclical nature of time can bring both positive and negative repetitions of the past, especially when it comes to music. In ... -
Kirt Announces 2022 Slate – University of Tennessee Athletics
Knoxville, Tennessee. – As head coach Joe KirtFor the first year at the helm, Tennessee will look to build on the success it enjoyed in 2021 ... -
Federal lawsuit claims employees’ religious rights violated in Austal Vax tenure
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Dozens of former Austal employees have said their religious freedom was violated when the Mobile-based shipbuilder fired them last year for not ... -
Dollar combo stores go big in a small town
A local investor/developer has paid $3 million for 12 acres on the southwest corner of Airport Boulevard and N. Davis Highway in Pensacola, Florida. according to ... -
2022 World Games: Flag travels to Huntsville 5 days before Opening Ceremony in Birmingham
The American flag’s march through Alabama ahead of the 2022 World Games continued on Saturday with a stopover in Huntsville five days before arriving for Thursday’s ... -
Middleboro firefighters battle a large fire in a landscaping yard
Middleboro firefighters and other local fire crews spent long hours Friday and Saturday battling an intense blaze at a landscaping job site, calling it a “long, ... -
Alabama Police: Do not shoot guns in public to celebrate July 4th
Each year, police warn revelers ahead of July 4 and New Year’s Eve to avoid walking outside, raising their guns skyward and firing bullets of ammo ... -
Alabama cites SCOTUS ruling on abortion in new attempt to block gender-affirming care for trans youth | app
Alabama has asked a federal appeals court to lift an injunction blocking enforcement of a law that criminalizes gender-affirming care for transgender youth — and it’s ... -
Fairhope Swim notice issued for Mobile Bay at Orange Street Pier
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) – The Alabama Department of Public Health issued a public swimming advisory Friday for the waters of Mobile Bay at Orange Street Pier ... -
The 89th Annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
The following information was provided by the event organizers: The 89th edition Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) dates have been set for July 15-17, 2022. ... -
Saraland adds hit coaches Stu Fuller and Dru Powell to baseball and basketball teams
Saraland City Schools Superintendent Aaron Milner was expected to smile on Tuesday. His school system added a pair of longtime and successful head coaches to the ... -
Mayor of Spanish Fort concerned about traffic issues once new bridge approved
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) – Spanish Fort Mayor Mike McMillan has been outspoken for months about the causeway and Highway 31. He supports the Mobile River ... -
Okaloosa County’s newest artificial reef
FORT WALTON BEACH – Okaloosa County man-made reef system got a little bigger recently with the addition of 26 concrete and limestone structures in one of ... -
Mississippi State QB Will Rogers Talks Manning Passing Academy, What It’s Like To Be An Air Raid Quarterback
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers recently attended the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodeaux, Louisiana, which included many of the nation’s best and fastest passers. Along with ... -
World Games flag reaches Alabama
BIRMINGHAM – The American flag carried by veterans and supporters on a 3,100 mile journey across the country to the 2022 World Games in Birmingham arrived ... -
Hoover Sun Wins 2022 Alabama Press Association General Excellence Awards, Advertising Sweepstakes
The Hoover Sun received 30 awards at the Alabama Press Association’s 2022 Annual Awards Dinner at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach on Saturday night, ... -
People on both sides of the bay are reacting to the Supreme Court ruling
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Raw emotions poured out on Friday as people gathered to celebrate or rebuke the landmark Supreme Court decision. Anti-abortion and pro-abortion groups ... -
Will a heat wave return to the Hudson Valley this weekend?
After several below normal nights in the Hudson Valley, Friday saw the return of summer with much warmer and wetter conditions. And according to forecasts, it ... -
Bill Clark explains when and why he knew he had to quit
Something was wrong. Very bad. Although Bill Clark dealt with back pain from a lasting injury suffered almost 40 years ago, it was very different. For ... -
Major League Football (MLFB) Announces Mobile as Final Host City and 2022 Schedule
Port City joins Canton, Little Rock and Virginia Beach to form MLFB’s Core Four Full match schedule also announced LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL /ACCESSWIRE/June 23, 2022/ Major ... -
1st Celebrity Golf Tournament a Success, Funds Raised for Gulf Coast Ministries
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) – Many sports celebrities visit the Gulf Coast in June. Last week, racing legends appeared at Five Flags Speedway. This Sunday and ... -
🌱 Homeless must be paid to pick up litter + Gayfers construction project
Hello everyone! I’m back in your inbox this summer morning with your new copy of Mobile Daily. Here are all the most important things to know ... -
Another round of severe weather for Bismarck Mandan today
The Bismarck Mandan region was hit by a severe storm early this morning around 12:35 a.m. Winds of 70 miles per hour, penny-sized hail and heavy ... -
Austal: Multiple contracts worth over A$300m diversify Austal’s long-term revenue base
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT JUNE 20, 2022 Multiple contract awards worth A$300 million diversify Austal’s long-term revenue base Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) is pleased to provide information on a ... -
Softball All-Stars attempt to beat Gulf Coast Heat in local tournament
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – With temperatures in the 90s and sensational temperatures hitting triple digits on Saturday, the All-Stars softball teams prepared to keep things cool ... -
Excessive heat warning for the Alabama coast today
Higher than average temperatures are expected in parts of Alabama on Saturday, and heat advisories are in effect for the southern part of the state. There’s ... -
Man wearing life jacket drowns in cold and runs fast Montana Creek
A 72-year-old man was pronounced dead after drowning in a cold, fast-moving Rock Creek on Thursday. KGVO News spoke to Granite County Sheriff Scott Dunkerson, who ... -
Charles Taylor – Alabama Political Profile
Charles LH Taylor (53) was born on July 20, 1956 in Mobile Infirmary. His parents Buck and Virginia (Hybart) Taylor are from Mobile and Monroeville respectively. ... -
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and 14 other South Alabama cities among the state’s fastest growing
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – There are 16 cities in Mobile and Baldwin counties that have been listed as some of the cities with the fastest growing ... -
Sea Turtle Friendly Lighting, an Ongoing Community Effort at Alabama Beaches
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) – Before sunrise, when most people are still in bed, volunteers from Share the Beach are on patrol, searching. “Potentially a crawling ... -
Early James holds himself accountable for “Harder to Blame”
“Sometimes when you’re young, you blame the crowd around you for all the bad habits you’ve developed,” the Alabama-born singer/songwriter explains. First James. “But the older ... -
Huskies offer JUCO Tailback Mike Franklin
The Huskies don’t usually dip their toes into the JUCO ranks much, but after taking a look at 2023 Contra Costa RB mike ... -
Cumberland Farms comes to the Gulf Coast
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — Convenience store and fuel retailer EG Group introduced its Cumberland Farms brand to the Florida Gulf Coast and Alabama. It is opening two ... -
Spanish Fort Police will discuss school safety with parents before classes resume
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) – School is out for the summer, but the Spanish police at the fort are taking the time to prepare for the ... -
Spring Hill student awarded ASWA Small College Athlete of the Year
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Spring Hill College Baseball’s Micah Morgan received Small College’s 2021-22 Athlete of the Year award at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 50th ... -
The Missoula rivers are high, fast and cold
National Weather Service meteorologist Jen Kitzmiller told KGVO News on Tuesday that temperatures could be very different in the coming days. “We kind of continue to ... -
Roger McCreary’s journey to the Tennessee Titans began with tough love
In 2017, during football practice at Williamson High School in Mobile, Alabama, Antonio Coleman chewed up Roger McCreary. Defensive coordinator Coleman sensed his senior star was ... -
Pennsylvania pulls gay trailblazer marker on 1993 interview
In this photo provided by the LGBT Center of Central PA History Project Collection at Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections, Richard Schlegel is seen in ... -
Money and Medical Marijuana Purses Without Probable Cause
PETITIONS OF THE WEEK By Kalvis Golde June 10, 2022 at 6:06 p.m. The Petitions of the Week section highlights a selection of cert petitions recently ... -
‘Prolonged heat wave’ expected for Evansville area next week
All good things come to an end, as they say (whoever they are). After a pretty nice stretch of weather over the past month with temperatures ... -
Cubans in Miami oppose Democrat-backed Spanish radio deal
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez, left, speaks during a news conference with Cuban exiles about their concern over the sale of two local Spanish-language radio stations, ... -
🌱 Approval of updated Hoover School Board Capital Plan + Farmers Markets
Hello friends. I’m here with your new copy of the Hoover Daily, full of all the local news you need to know right now. Let’s do ... -
New traffic lights at Spanish Fort on Highway 31
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) – Highway 31 is about to change a bit this month. More development creates busier roads, and the Alabama Department of Transportation ... -
One dead and one seriously injured in motorcycle accident in Minnesota
Coon Rapids, MN (KROC-AM News) – One person was killed and another is in critical condition after a car and motorcycle crashed in the Twin Cities ... -
Superintendent of Phenix City schools quits Orange Beach post
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) – Phenix City Schools Superintendent Randy Wilkes announced Wednesday that he is stepping down to take on a role in southern Alabama. ... -
The University of South Alabama plans to increase tuition for the next 2 years
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – The University of South Alabama approved a tuition increase plan for the next two years at a board meeting held on Friday, ... -
“Hell on Earth:” The Impossible Decisions Facing Families of Trans Children in Hostile States
The emotional toll of uprooting their families is equally extreme. When Sarah first moved to Alabama, Rob had to go without testosterone for a while due ... -
The price of gas in Alabama rose 27 cents last week
Another day, another record at gas pumps in Alabama. The average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline in Alabama is at an all-time high again ... -
Alabama School Resource Officers Recognized at Annual Conference in Orange Beach
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) – School resource officers from across Alabama are in Orange Beach this week for their annual training conference. They play a huge ... -
The word that would thrill Mainers from a spelling bee
This comes from Google Trends. And while it’s humorous, it’s also surprisingly true. The number one word that West Virginians ask Google how to spell is…..West ... -
Kelvon McBride, ATH out of Alabama, Announces SEC Commitment
Kelvon McBride, a 3-star athlete from Mobile, Alabama, announced his commitment to play in the SEC. McBride announced his commitment to play at Vanderbilt as the ... -
Man who faked death to avoid child rape charges gets 85 years in prison
article Jacob Blair Scott (photo credit: US Marshals Service) PASCAGOULA, Miss. – A veteran who once faked his own death in an attempt to avoid criminal ... -
Fairhope fisherman rescued after 10 hours in Mississippi water
Fairhope fisherman rescued after 10 hours stranded in Mississippi water(SOURCE: Kevin Olmstead/Outdoor Alabama) FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WBRC) – The U.S. Coast Guard lifeguard says there are only ... -
Eagles Super Bowl champ receives ‘impairment’ settlement
Getty Jay Ajayi during an Eagles game. Jay Ajayi has struggled with knee injuries throughout his career, including a torn ACL in 2018 which essentially forced ... -
🌱 Portsmouth Daily: inquest into death of dog; Bench for graduate slain
Hello everyone. I’m back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town today. Here we are. First, today’s weather forecast: Clouds ... -
Now is the summer of my displeasure – Red Bluff Daily News
As I sit here in my uncomfortable chair, I hear the screams and roars of laughter from what sounds like about 500 teenagers in my back ... -
The 50th anniversary celebration of truth will take place on June 17 in Mobile
One of the most popular musical groups born out of the Jesus Movement of the 1970s will celebrate its 50th anniversary in June. The truth 50e ... -
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 ...