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Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Loxley 8-year-old surprised at OWA as ‘Magic Moments' families celebrate
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — It's tradition, one day a year, Magic Moments families enjoy all that OWA has to offer free of charge. Mobile secures historic funding for affordable housing 'We have a heart for our state, our people. We just want to give back. That's what we do,' said Poarch Creek Tribal Council member Sandy Hollinger. For almost 300 family members who have been granted wishes in the past by Magic Moments, it was a day of celebration. 'This is the seventh time we have done it,' said President and CEO of Creek Enterprises, Cody Williamson. 'Hopefully, we will do it a lot more after this.' The Murphy family, from Loxley, arrived at OWA with a secret. 'We've known for a while. We haven't told her,' Emily Murphy said in a whisper. Their daughter Johanna, adopted four years ago from India, would be the latest recipient of a Magic Moment. The 8-year-old was born with a genetic disorder called sacral agenesis that requires her to use a wheelchair. That doesn't stop her. She does just about anything she wants, and she loves amusement parks. The visit to OWA was about to get even better for Johanna. Thanks to Magic Moments, the Murphy family received a 'Passport to Magic' donated by the Poarch Creek Indians. The 'Theme Park Experience' began at OWA and will continue to Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Orlando. 'It is a blessing to my heart to know that there are good people who want to support those families that need it,' said Murphy. 'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts to perform in Atmore A little magic can go a long way when it comes to kids and families. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office unveils initiative to spread autism awareness
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is unveiling a new initiative in conjunction with World Autism Day. Poarch Creek Indians complete purchase of Birmingham Race Course Casino In an effort to spread awareness about autism, JCSO will provide car decals for free. The mission is to alert emergency responders that there is a person with autism in the home or vehicle. 'The decals enable our deputies to draw on their autism training and understand that there isa person in the home or car that may not speak, respond to or comply with verbalcommands, may hide, or wander off, or may have no awareness of danger,' Sheriff Mark Pettwaysaid. 'The Sheriff's Office is providing these decals to anyone who wants to place themnear the front door of their home or in the rear window of their car so that law enforcementofficers can be aware there is an occupant with autism.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
