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Semmes Fire Rescue Department mourns loss of Chief Kevin Brooks: 'Rest easy' | WKRG.com
15+ hour, 32+ min ago (251+ words) SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) " The Semmes Fire Rescue Department is mourning today after Chief Kevin Brooks died Tuesday evening, according to SFD officials. The chief's passing was announced in an SFRD Facebook post this morning. "The City of Semmes is saddened…...
Kai Trump faces social media backlash for grocery run with Secret Service | WKRG.com
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (305+ words) (KTLA) " Kai Trump, the 18-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump, brought her Secret Service detail and all her YouTube followers along on a run to luxury grocery store Erewhon, sparking widespread criticism on social media. "I'm gonna need to file…...
Mississippi primary election underway: 'I just think it's so important for us to vote' | WKRG.com
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (273+ words) Video: What to know about the Mississippi Primary Election LUCEDALE, Miss. (WKRG) " Primary elections are underway in Mississippi, and voters are lining up to cast their ballots. Today, cars lined up outside a polling location in Lucedale as people inside…...
Mobile Symphony Orchestra to hold 'tango-infused concerto' | WKRG.com
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (137+ words) The Mobile Symphony Orchestra will close out its season this month MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) " The Mobile Symphony Orchestra is trading in its formal black tie attire for jeans at its upcoming event. According to a news release from the MSO,…...
GOP not happy about Charlie Kirk commemorative license plate veto | WKRG.com
21+ hour, 44+ min ago (411+ words) Proposed commemorative license plates honoring the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which were vetoed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs. (Courtesy Arizona state Rep. Jake Hoffman) EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) " Republican lawmakers and members of Turning Point USA are furious…...
'Kill Tony' podcasters to perform at Mobile's Saenger Theatre | WKRG.com
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (106+ words) MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) " The #1 live podcast in the world is coming to a stage in Mobile. According to a news release, "Killers of Kill Tony" is set to take the Saenger Theatre stage on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. The show will "feature…...
Prichard leaders clash over missing financial reports | WKRG.com
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (374+ words) PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) " A heated exchange broke out at Prichard City Hall on Tuesday, as city council members and Mayor Carletta Davis debated missing financial reports. Prichard City Council members called a special meeting, saying they are still waiting on…...
'So unbelievably loved': Brewton family grieves a murdered loved one | WKRG.com
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (330+ words) BREWTON, Ala. (WKRG) " Anasty Brown was found dead with a gunshot wound Friday morning in a home near Brewton, and News 5 sat down to speak with her sister as the family navigates this difficult time. "I just couldn't understand it....
36 Grocery Outlet stores closing across 6 states, listing shows | WKRG.com
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (283+ words) (WHTM) " Real estate records appear to show which locations a national grocery store chain is preparing to close. Last week, Grocery Outlet Bargain Market President and CEO Jason Potter said the company would close 36 locations as part of an "optimization…...
Fragrant flower lei, synonymous with Hawaii, face competition from cheaper imports
22+ hour, 22+ min ago (839+ words) The vast majority of those odorless orchids are imported from Thailand, where it is cheaper to grow and string them into the garlands synonymous with Hawaiian culture. Some Hawaii lawmakers think the state should be doing more to help the…...