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Update: Fort Rucker Shares Details on First Lady Visit

FORT RUCKER, Ala. — Fort Rucker has released additional details about the upcoming visit by First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance. The two will visit Fort Rucker soldiers and their families Thursday, Nov. 12, ahead of Thanksgiving. In an updated release, Fort Rucker officials said the...

Fort Rucker, AL · 3d
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Pensacola News Journal

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3 Pensacola area restaurants receive major violations in inspections

Here's the breakdown of restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of Nov. 2-8. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So, every week, we provide that information for you. During the latest round of inspections by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, one restaurant received an administrative complaint, two restaurants received a high-priority violation and 16 restaurants received a perfect score. One restaurant receives an administrative complaint Wah Gwaan Jerk Mobile food dispensing vehicle Inspection details: Routine Inspection on Nov. 3 Follow-up inspections: Violations required further review, but were not an immediate threat to the public. The restaurant complied with a follow-up inspection on Nov. 5 and met inspection standards. Total violations: Four total violations, with three high-priority violations High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw sausage patties stored over lettuce in upright reach-in cooler. High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed raw ground beef 49 degrees Fahrenheit,

Pensacola, FL · 3d

Brewton Standard

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County residents may receive storm assistance

Escambia County residents, homeowners, renters, and business owners may be eligible for assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program, according to information released by Justin Jordan, Escambia County Emergency Management Director. This assistance is available through Florida’s SBA disaster declaration and includes the following contiguous Alabama...

Escambia County, AL · 3d
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Greenville Advocate

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Butler County arrests Nov. 2-8

* Kelvionte R. Brown (21): Falsely reporting incident-fire/crime/catastrophe/other emergency. * Jahoganis J. Herbert (22): Domestic violence third harassment. * Demario Oneal McCall (37): Failure to appear/comply/pay (6 counts) * Robert Wade (60): Disorderly conduct/disturbing peace. * William Henry Ward (48): Failure to appear/comply/pay (2 counts) Nov. 3. * Nathaniel Anthony...

Butler County, AL · 1d
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Yellowhammer News

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Fort Rucker’s drone mission means more families headed to the Wiregrass. Here’s how the move tends to go.

Fort Rucker has spent a long time as the home of Army Aviation. Now it has a second job. In October, the Army named the post its UAS and Autonomy Center of Excellence, putting the Wiregrass at the front of the service’s push into unmanned aircraft and autonomous systems. The new FLIGHTWERX drone innovation center […] The post Fort Rucker’s drone mission means more families headed to the Wiregrass. Here’s how the move tends to go. appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Fort Rucker, AL · 2d

WDHN

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National Peanut Festival and PETA clash over ‘Grizzly Encounter’ show at fairgrounds

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — For generations, the National Peanut Festival has drawn families form the Wiregrass and beyond with food, rides and entertainment. But one attraction is stirring controversy this year as animal advocates push back against a bear act at the 2026 festival. On November 6, the NPF opened the gates to the fairgrounds […]

Dothan, AL · 2d

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Council members speak out about Averett's termination

Two Brantley council members are speaking out about the town’s decision to terminate longtime Police Chief Titus Averett. Lorey Bogen and Alfredia Wiley spoke at Tuesday’s meeting and said they were not included in the decision to fire Averette. According to Bogen, Averett has been on medical leave,...

Brantley, AL · 2d

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HONORING VETERANS: Retired Army pilot teaches next generation of aviators at Fort Rucker

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (WTVY) — Jenny Litherland, a retired chief warrant officer and Black Hawk pilot, now teaches soldiers to fly at Fort Rucker after 20 years in the Army. Litherland said the experience of lifting off has not changed. “Flying is great. Every time you lift off, it’s...

Fort Rucker, AL · 2d

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Alabama lawmakers demand answers on prison projects ahead of Tuberville administration

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Alabama lawmakers are demanding answers about the state's ongoing prison construction projects, raising concerns about costs, delays and plans to transition the projects to Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville's administration. During Thursday's meeting of the Legislature's Joint Contract Review Committee, lawmakers questioned representatives from the Alabama Department...

Alabama · 1d

Troy Messenger

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ALDOT meets with public on Highway 167 project

The Alabama Department of Transportation held a meeting in Troy this week to get public input on a proposed project to expand State Route 167 from two to four lanes between Enterprise and Troy. The project area on SR 167 is between Salem Road just north of Enterprise and Spradley...

Troy, AL · 1d

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Brantley claims Tiny Mites, Termites Super Bowl wins

The Brantley Tiny Mites and Termites each picked up Super Bowl wins Saturday, Nov. 7, at Straughn School. The Tiny Mites defeated McKenzie 22-6. “We came in with a great game plan,” coach Bo Bowlan said. “We controlled the game from the minute it started to the minute it ended.”

Brantley, AL · 1d

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Housing is top need for Coffee County veterans, group says

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - A key gets a homeless veteran through the door, but it doesn’t make the place a home. John Logsdon, who leads Brave Military Ministry in Enterprise, said housing is the biggest need for veterans in Coffee County. “If you think about your kid going to...

Coffee County, AL · 2d

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Alabama Sweet Tea Festival Sets Date for Downtown Debut

Enterprise, Ala. (WDNews) — The Alabama Sweet Tea Festival will return April 10, 2027, with a new downtown location and sponsorship opportunities now available, according to the City of Enterprise. The festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Activities and vendors will be spread...

Enterprise, AL · 3d

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Freeze Watch issued for inland counties ahead of chilly weekend

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Freeze Watch is in effect for Washington, Clarke, Monroe and Conecuh counties from Friday night through Saturday morning, with temperatures as low as 29 to 32 degrees possible. Subfreezing temperatures could damage crops, sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing. A cold front will bring cooler, drier...

Conecuh County, AL · 1d

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Freezing Temperatures Possible This Weekend: Freeze Watch in Effect for Parts of the Gulf Coast

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A blast of much colder air is heading toward the Gulf Coast this weekend, bringing the potential for our first widespread freezing temperatures of the season across parts of southwest Alabama and southeast Mississippi. After several days of cooler weather, temperatures are expected to take another...

Mississippi · 1d

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Cold snap this weekend with a freeze warning and frost advisory in place

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A cold front has brought much cooler, drier weather to the Gulf Coast. Sunshine will stick around through the weekend, but cold nights could bring frost and a light freeze to some communities. Winds and beach hazards are expected to increase early next week. TODAY: SUNSHINE...

Alabama · 19h

Troy Messenger

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Darby inducted into USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame

MojuKai Karate instructor Lenis Darby was recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Darby, who has been practicing karate for more than 40 years, owns MojuKai Karate in Enterprise and Troy. Darby was nominated by Jimmy Crowley, who began studying the same martial arts system as Darby. Darby said the two met just before he earned his black belt. Darby said he had been nominated for the Hall of Fame as a competitor, but declined the offer. In late October, he was awarded the Silver Lifetime Award and inducted to the Hall of Fame as an instructor.

Enterprise, AL · 1d

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Holiday Shoppers Stock Up On Fudge And Candy At These 6 Old-Fashioned Alabama Sweet Shops

Holiday shopping in Alabama gets a lot sweeter when the gift list includes a box of homemade fudge. Across the state, old-fashioned candy shops still make their own chocolates, pralines, toffee, and truffles, and December is when their counters get extra busy. This list covers six of them, from a...

Alabama · 3d