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Spanish Fort police thwart possible mass shooter

The Spanish Fort Police arrested 38-year-old Robert Smith of Grove Hill Saturday after he attacked the Bass Pro Shop there. “It certainly appears that his intent yesterday was to commit a mass shooting,” Spanish Fort Police Chief John Barber told reporters. According to early reports, Bass Pro Shop employees spotted the heavily armed man wearing … Continued
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September 7, 2020

Gulf State Park will have a prescribed burn in late August

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that it is planning to have a prescribed burn at Gulf State Park later this month. The planned prescribed burn at Gulf State Park is a necessary part of a forest management plan associated with longleaf pine restoration, wildfire fuel reduction and invasive species control. The … Continued
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August 11, 2020

There may be one more red snapper weekend coming

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Thursday that their preliminary 2020 red snapper numbers show that Alabama fisherman may have not reached their quota on the pounds of red snapper taken this year. This opens the possibility that the state may add a fall opportunity to catch the fish, which is highly … Continued
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August 10, 2020

There is no catch and release of alligators, except in Lake Eufaula

Alabama is a sportsman’s paradise with freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing and even hunting year-round. Hogs and coyotes can be taken all through the month of August. But for the lucky few who drew an alligator tag, August is alligator hunting season. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division … Continued
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August 3, 2020

Aldi to open new distribution center in Loxley

ALDI U.S. — the growing grocery retailer — announced that it plans to construct a new regional headquarters and distribution center in Loxley to support the company’s growing footprint along the Gulf Coast. “We are eager for ALDI to expand its presence in our state,” said Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey. “We’re proud to stand behind … Continued
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July 28, 2020