Gulf World Marine Institute says hundreds of cold-stunned sea turtles were released into the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday after being rehabilitated. The Institute received more than 850 cold-stunned sea turtles from Bay and Gulf counties. A small number of turtles are still being treated for secondary illnesses but will be released once they are…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2018
WALMART HIRING INFORMATION SESSION
Walmart will hold three information sessions in and around the Mobile area over the next few weeks concerning hiring 750 employees for their new distribution center in Mobile. The first one will be tomorrow (Saturday) at Bryant High School, 14001 Hurricane Boulevard in Irvington. Sessions are scheduled at 9:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. and…… MORE
SEXUAL ASSAULT ARREST
A Pensacola man has been arrested after giving a 17-year-old girl drugs and alcohol and having sex with her. Investigators said the two had a 7-month relationship in 2016 and 2017 and 42-year-old Hayden Porter reportedly gave her marijuana, prescription pills, and alcohol. The victim told authorities the incidents were consensual at the time. Porter…… MORE
UWF RECEIVES ARCHAEOLOGY AWARD
The Society for Historical Archaeology has presented archaeologists at the University of West Florida a major national award. The Daniel G. Roberts Award for Excellence in Public Historical Archaeology recognizes the university’s work on the Tristan de Luna settlement, which dates back to 1559. The project began decades ago and includes excavations on land as…… MORE
WALMART HIRING
Walmart says it plans to hire 750 full-time employees for its 2.5 million square foot distribution center in Mobile, Alabama. Wages will average $16.50 an hour and salaried associates are expected to earn $50,000 or more a year with benefits. The hiring process is expected to begin in February for multiple positions including unloaders, loaders,…… MORE
CHOKING CHILD SAVED
A Walton County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy is credited with saving the life of a choking child at a restaurant. Thomas Corbett and several friends were eating at Javier’s Mexican Grill when a small boy started choking. Corbett was able to use an abdominal thrust maneuver to dislodge a piece of food, allowing the child…… MORE
AIR FORCE OFFICER HONORED
An Air Force officer stationed at Eglin Air Force Base has been awarded the Air Force’s highest noncombat award for Airmen who distinguish themselves by a heroic act. First Lieutenant Dominic Vicino of the 20th Space Control Squadron was honored last week for risking his life to save three others at Miramar Beach in 2017.…… MORE
FORMER TEACHER CHARGED IN MONTANA
A former Jim C. Bailey Middle School teacher has been arrested in Montana for killing his wife. Montana authorities say on January 7th 47-year-old Joseph DeWise, killed his wife, Lauren, and shot and injured one of her roommates. Lauren and Joseph DeWise both worked as teachers at Bailey Middle School from 2012 to 2014. The…… MORE
COUNTY JAIL WATER OUTAGE
The Escambia County Jail had a water problem last night. Escambia County Spokeswoman Joy Tsubooka said earlier on Wednesday an employee of the Escambia County Jail noticed low water pressure at the jail. Workers from the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority were called in and fixed the problem. Tsubooka said water to drink and bathrooms were…… MORE
ALABAMA MARRIAGE LICENSES
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill that would do away with marriage licenses and the requirement they go through a wedding ceremony. The bill comes as a few Alabama probate judges refuse to issue marriage licenses to anyone so they do not have to give them to gay couples. The bill now moves to…… MORE
