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Seminole woman killed in Baldwin County pedestrian crash
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — According to ALEA, a two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 5:05 p.m. Saturday, July 20, has claimed the life of a Seminole woman. The pedestrian, Donna M. Steagall, 57, who was in the roadway, was critically injured when she was struck...
Deadliest strain of fentanyl found in Alabama after drug bust
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - As the fentanyl epidemic continues, law enforcement is warning that a new and even more deadly strain has made its way to Alabama. After a drug bust in Shelby County, the Drug Task Force Investigators said they found para-fluorofentanyl, which is more dangerous than pure fentanyl.
Baldwin County School Superintendent Updates on Upcoming School Year Changes
Baldwin County Schools: What Parents Need to Know for August 8th. Robertsdale, Ala. – (OBA) – As the new school year approaches, Baldwin County Public Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler has announced important updates and reminders for parents. With just two weeks left until the start of the school year on Thursday, August 8th, parents are urged to prepare for several key changes, including free meals for students, new documentation requirements for immunizations and residency, and transportation updates.
United Way Kick-Off Luncheon To Feature Strug
Individual tickets are on sale for the United Way of Baldwin County 2024 Campaign Kick-Off Luncheon featuring Olympian Kerri Strug as guest speaker, Mullet Wrapper reports. The annual event, which usually sells out, will be held on September 5 at the Daphne Civic Center. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the program begins at noon. A two-time Olympian and gold medalist, Krug was the youngest Olympian at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona at age 14 and was part of the American team at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. After shocking spectators by falling and injuring her ankle on her first vault, she stuck the landing on her second vault before collapsing in pain, helping to secure gold for the American team that became known worldwide as “The Magnificent Seven.”
Perspectives Preview: Warrior Legacy Ranch
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - In this week on Perspectives, our Eric Reynolds discusses what the Warrior Legacy Ranch in Baldwin County is doing to help veterans along the Gulf Coast. Their mission is to offer military veterans the opportunity to reunite with members of their unit to reconnect in a single location to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide. You can watch the episode Saturday morning at 9 AM on FOX10. You can also watch it on our streaming platforms.
Longleaf Recovery & Wellness opens in Baldwin County
For those seeking recovery treatment of substance abuse, finding a facility in close proximity has been an issue. That has now been resolved with the opening of a new treatment center in Spanish Fort in Baldwin County. Longleaf Recovery & Wellness has opened a new recovery treatment center in Spanish Fort– the fourth facility for […] The post Longleaf Recovery & Wellness opens in Baldwin County appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
ServisFirst Bank Holding Company Named To Top List
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc., bank holding company of ServisFirst Bank, a regional bank headquartered in Birmingham, with locations in Mobile and Baldwin counties, has ranked fourth in the top publicly traded banks with $10 billion-$50 billion in assets based on year-end 2023 data. ServisFirst Bancshares is the only bank in Alabama that made it into the top 10, and this is the third year in a row it has achieved a top-five ranking. The annual list is compiled by consultancy Capital Performance Group, which uses each institution’s three-year average return on average equity (ROAE) to determine rankings, which are published annually by American Banker. The $16 billion-asset institution ServisFirst Bancshares had a 3-year average ROAE of 18.38%, a return on average assets of 1.37%, a net interest margin of 2.81%, nonperforming assets/total assets of 0.13% and core deposits/total deposits of 91.30%.
Little Bird, big legacy: New Fairhope restaurant to be a tribute to Chef Bill Briand’s mother, culinary journey
FAIRHOPE — The foodie community in Baldwin County has been buzzing with anticipation about a new culinary partnership coming to downtown Fairhope. In March, Robert and Bentley Evans, founders and owners of The Hope Farm, announced the addition of five-time James Beard nominated Chef Bill Briand to the team to helm a new restaurant, Little Bird. We sat down with Briand to learn more about his culinary career and the inspiration behind the concept for Little Bird.
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