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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
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Baldwin County child abuse investigation leads to 1 arrest
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — A woman has been arrested after a child abuse investigation in Foley, according to police. Gulf Shores man to compete in 50th season of CBS's 'Survivor' A Foley Police Department spokesperson said Alexis Sandrea Smith, 31, was arrested. She is accused of torture/willful abuse of a child. The investigation began when a Foley school resource officer was notified of a parent abusing a student, has learned. A detective investigated the report and determined that Smith 'had excessively disciplined her child,' the FPD spokesperson said. ALLEGED INCIDENT LOCATION: The incident allegedly occurred on the 1800 block of Airport Road in Foley. Mobile man accused of trespassing on business property, giving false name to police Police said a safety plan has been established for Smith's children, who the Department of Human Resources placed with other relatives. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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‘Oversized load' crash closes Santa Rosa County intersection
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A wreck has closed an intersection in Santa Rosa County. According to a Santa Rosa County news release, the intersection of Cobbtown Road and Highway 178 is closed. The crash involved an oversized load that went off the roadway and is stuck, according to the county. Gulf Shores man to compete in 50th season of CBS's 'Survivor' The road closure will be in effect for an undetermined amount of time, the county release said. County officials are advising drivers to find an alternate route until the roadway opens. Drivers in the area should expect delays and be cautious. This is a developing story. News 5 will provide updates as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Ella Langley's Favorite Bath & Body Works Scents Will Have You Feeling Nostalgic
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ella Langley might be one of the biggest up-and-comers in today's country music scene but no matter how famous she's become—or how many ACM Awards she's won—she's still just a 26-year-old woman. And one that likes Bath & Body Works, at that! Over the weekend, the 'you look like you love me' singer performed at the Sand In My Boots music festival on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. When she walked off stage, she sauntered over to the Bath & Body Works immersive Come Back to Your Senses pop-up, where she reflected on what the nostalgic fragrance brand means to her. While chatting with fans, Ella revealed some of her favorite scents. Where Fresh Balsam reminds her of her mom and Christmastime, Sweet Pea instantly transports her back to seventh grade. Meanwhile, Ella says that if you want to know what a studio in Nashville, Tennessee smells like, Mahogany Teakwood is your answer. 'At The Beach? Wait, I love this one,' she said while sniffing the trending summer scent. 'It smells exactly how you'd think—coconut oil.' Ella's appearance at the pop-up was a happy moment for fans and the brand, as she was only in the state for a mere 12 hours. '12 hours in gulf shores 🛬 thank you, @sandinmybootsfest,' she captioned a carousel of photos on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ella Langley (@ellalangleymusic) Fans were quick to flock to her feed, praising both her performance and her appearance in the process. 'The style is as if Joan Jett, Jessi Colter, and Emmylou (circa Elite Hotel) had a baby, ⚡️✨🙌therefore, perfection,' Junk Gypsy commented. 'Smoke show,' Morgane Stapleton, Chris Stapleton's wife, chimed in. 'You were so amazing—a Beauty on the Sand In My Boots stage,' another fan remarked. 'Excuse me you look like you love me,' someone else cheekily commented. You Might Also Like 70 Impressive Tiny Houses That Maximize Function and Style 30+ Paint Colors That Will Instantly Transform Your Kitchen
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
USA Health Institute presents at National HPV Conference
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The University of South Alabama's Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine presented a poster at the 2025 National HPV Conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana, along with members from the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute's Cancer Control and Prevention team. Earthquake recorded 70 miles off the coast of Gulf Shores According to a USA Health news release, the conference gathered healthcare professionals from across the U.S. to discuss human papillomavirus prevention. Representing USA Health Institute at the event were Casey Daniel, Ph.D., MPH, USA Health Director of Epidemiology and Public Health; research assistant Alyssa Lee, MPH; and medical students Grace Sekaya and Destyni Newson from the Primary Care Pathway Scholars Program at Whiddon College of Medicine. 'Attending the National HPV Conference allowed us to engage with leading experts in the field, share our research, and contribute to the growing body of knowledge on HPV vaccination,' Daniel said. 'It is crucial that we continue to educate and collaborate with others on strategies that will help reduce the burden of HPV-related cancers, particularly in medically underserved areas like ours in South Alabama.' MCI presented a poster titled 'HPV Vaccination Completion and Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intentions at a Medically Underserved Federally Qualified Health Clinic in South Alabama.' The poster emphasized the importance of the HPV vaccination in underserved communities and aimed to gain a better understanding of how parental knowledge, attitudes and intentions affect vaccination rates. Mobile pools and splash pads to open ahead of Memorial Day HPV is a major public health issue that is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Big crowds for 'Sand in My Boots' festival continue this weekend
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — No matter the name, a May concert weekend always draws a crowd in Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores Police posted these images of giant crowds at the public beach on day two of the 'Sand in My Boots' festival. Normally, this party slot would be filled by the Hangout Festival, but not this year. Thousands of people are expected to pack the beach again Sunday for the final day of the event. Sunday's headliners include Wiz Khalifa and the man behind it all, Morgan Wallen. The police department added a half joke in their post writing to concert goers, 'Your mother called us to remind you to apply sunscreen and stay hydrated. Failure to do so will undoubtedly be discussed at this year's Thanksgiving dinner.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
