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Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Gulf Shores makes history with first-ever commercial flight to Alabama's beaches
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — Gulf Shores, prepare for landing because commercial flights have officially landed at the Gulf Shores International Airport, and travel to the Alabama coast just got a whole lot easier. Taco Bell employee arrested after spitting in woman's food, according to Milton police Allegiant Airlines Flight 1403 from Knoxville, Tennessee, celebrated with a water cannon welcome. It marks the first time in history that a commercial flight has landed in Gulf Shores. 'It was great,' Todd Binkley, a passenger from Tennessee aboard the flight, said. 'This is a great welcome to a great place.' 'It's a really cool experience,' Paisley Carroll, another passenger from Tennessee, said. 'I never done something like this.' The city's partnership with Allegiant Air will offer nonstop flights from Gulf Shores to eight different cities, meaning fewer road trips and more air travel for beach goers. These direct flights from the Gulf Shores International Airport include: Knoxville Des Moines Green Bay St. Louis Kansas City Fayetteville, Arkansas Cincinnati Houston 'For a lot of people, especially throughout the Midwest, they've been coming here for years and they've been driving here,' Allegiant Air Vice President Kristen Schilling-Gonzales said. 'So to be able to offer this nonstop opportunity where you can save 12 hours in the car by just getting on a short plane ride, I'd say that's fantastic.' While some passengers aboard this flight said they were thrilled to be a part of this historic moment, others said they had no idea until they landed. 'I didn't have any idea. I knew this was the first time Allegiant was flying to Gulf Shores,' Binkley said. 'So when they sent us off out of Knoxville and we got here, we couldn't believe it, felt like celebrities getting off an airplane.' This flight might have made history, but officials with the airline told News 5 this is just the start of commercial flights coming in and out of Gulf Shores. 'We announced the two new routes today, and I really hope that that's just the beginning of a long-term partnership,' Schilling-Gonzales said. 'The more people who are flying, the more that we want to add routes.' Robertsdale CBD store owner found not guilty of selling narcotics One flight down with many more in this city's future. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Gulf Shores International Airport to celebrate first commercial flight with Allegiant
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — Gulf Shores International Airport will celebrate its first commercial flight on Wednesday. UPDATE: ALEA IDs murder suspect arrested in Baldwin after chase that closed interstate for hours 'This historic event marks a major step forward in regional connectivity and economic growth as Gulf Shores welcomes its first commercial flight service,' a news release said. The airport, along with the City of Gulf Shores, Coastal Alabama Business Chamber, and Allegiant Airlines, is hosting an Inaugural Flight Celebration and Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, May 21, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the airport's Jack Edwards Field, 1155 Commerce Drive in Gulf Shores. EVENT LOCATION: The event will feature a ceremonial ribbon cutting, a traditional water cannon salute, and complimentary refreshments, the release said. News 5 reported on the announcement in March, as the airport worked on the new terminal that has everything a traveler would expect at a commercial airport, including a ticket counter, baggage claim, and Hertz rental service. 'This is the first terminal in Gulf Shores welcoming commercial air service on Allegiant Airlines,' Gulf Shores International Airport Director Jesse Fosnaugh said. He said the first flight will fly in from Knoxville and return to Knoxville. President Trump signs Take It Down Act Fosnaugh said the airport is already in talks with other airlines, and said there is plenty of room to expand. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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5 Rivers Delta Resource Center set for auction — what to know
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — In 2008, 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center was opened as a conservation education facility and a hub for outdoor recreation. Now, all that will go to the highest bidder. It is just over 70 acres where five rivers, the Mobile, Spanish, Tensaw, Apalachee and Blakeley flow into Mobile Bay. The property is full of trails, meeting spaces, and kayak launches — teeming with wildlife from the feathery to the leathery. FIRST LOOK inside the building bringing commercial flights to Gulf Shores International Airport Now, all of it is on the auction block with the starting bid at half a million dollars. In a statement to WKRG News 5, Conservation and Natural Resource Commissioner Chris Blankenship said, 'The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has been approached by an entity that is interested in expanding their offerings for outdoor education, outdoor recreation and other associated uses in Coastal Alabama. Pursuant to Code of Alabama 1975, Section 9-15-70 et seq. (The Alabama Land Sales and Leasing Act), ADCNR will conduct a public auction for a lease with an option to purchase said property, under certain conditions, on April 17, 2025.' Blankenship confirmed to News 5 that the property will remain open to the public, but the new operator may charge a fee for admission. The lease agreement would last for 10 years. The price tag to buy the property — $8.5 million for a piece of nature unique to this area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Alabama attorney general warns 23andMe customers to delete accounts
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning 23andMe customers to delete their accounts after the company filed for bankruptcy. The company collects and analyzes people's genetic codes. FIRST LOOK inside the building bringing commercial flights to Gulf Shores International Airport 'Given the uncertainty surrounding 23andMe's bankruptcy, consumers should seriously consider deleting their accounts to protect their personal genetic data,' Marshall said. 'Without clear assurances to protect consumer privacy or the future handling of accounts, deleting your account may be the safest way to ensure sensitive information isn't obtained by those looking to do harm. Our office is closely watching the bankruptcy proceedings and plans to be actively engaged to ensure private information is protected according to Alabama law.' According to a news release from Marshall's office, he has been monitoring the company since there was a data breach at 23andMe discovered in October 2023, which exposed nearly seven million Americans' personal information. Anyone looking to close their accounts can do so online. Marshall's office provided steps to follow to close accounts. Here's what to do: Log in to your 23andMe account on their website. Go to the 'Settings' section of your profile. Scroll to a section labeled '23andMe Data' at the bottom of the page. Click 'View' next to '23andMe Data' Download your data: If you want a copy of your genetic data for personal storage, choose the option to download it to your device before proceeding. Scroll to the 'Delete Data' section. Click 'Permanently Delete Data.' Confirm your request: You'll receive an email from 23andMe; follow the link in the email to confirm your deletion request. Destin High moving to 4-day school week in 2025-2026 Anyone looking to have their 23andMe test sample destroyed can do this on the Preferences tab on their account settings page, according to Marshall's office. Marshall's office also advised anyone looking to revoke permission for their genetic data to be used for research can do so on the account settings page under 'Research and Product Consents.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
