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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mobile Arena construction begins, once complete could host top-tier entertainment
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — City officials gathered on Wednesday to break ground at the construction site of the Mobile Arena. Morgan Wallen's 'Sand In My Boots' music festival: crime drops, travel breaks records 'It's really never stopped once demolition stopped; I mean, the other contract started moving in, getting ready to do what they need to do,' Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said. Construction on the $237 million arena is now underway to replace the former civic center. 'It will knock your socks off with what this thing will look like,' Stimpson said. Stimpson said the new arena will help the city generate money, leaving him confident in the new mayoral administration. 'You will have people coming from out of town coming to Mobile because of what's being booked here,' Stimpson said. The facility will be home to concerts, sporting events and other entertainment. Oak View Group Co-Chairman Peter Luukko said the arena will bring top-tier artists to Mobile. 'The Eagles, Bon Jovi, maybe if Beyonce plays indoors,' Luukko said. The search for a professional hockey team is still ongoing, but Stimpson said they have a few leads. Meanwhile, OVG plans to have fun with fans as time leads up to announcing who it will be. 'We're going to let the fans pick the name,' Luukko said. Taco Bell employee arrested after spitting in woman's food, according to Milton police Construction is expected to be completed in time for Mardi Gras 2027. Vertical construction should begin in late August. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama Legislature honor Mayor Sandy Stimpson for Mobile's progress
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Legislature and Gov. Kay Ivey honored Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson on Thursday for his years of service to the Port City. Mobile man killed in crash: ALEA Gov. Ivey signed House Joint Resolution 227, which highlights Stimpson's accomplishments as mayor. 'Mr. Stimpson reduced bonded indebtedness by nearly $210 million, drastically improved the city's credit rating, established and maintained a two-month rainy day reserve fund, made major investments into critical infrastructure, and raised the compensation for city employees to help with the recruiting and retention of critical personnel like first responders,' the resolution said. 'Mr. Stimpson and his team have executed several transformative initiatives, including an overhaul of Mobile's outdated zoning code, the creation of a nationally recognized program to reduce urban blight, a successful annexation effort that made Mobile the second-largest city in Alabama, a significant drop in major crimes across the city, and unprecedented growth in economic development and new jobs that will have a lasting impact on generations of Mobilians,' the resolution continued. The state legislature and Gov. Ivey also credited Stimpson for the , investing in Mobile's waterfront, purchasing the Brookley by the Bay property, constructing a passenger air terminal in downtown Mobile and millions of dollars of investments into parks, public facilities and other shared spaces across Mobile. 'I want to thank the members of the legislature and Governor Ivey for this recognition and for their steadfast support of Mobile throughout my tenure,' Stimpson said. 'The progress we've made has been the result of an extraordinary team at the City of Mobile and the strong partnerships we've built along the way. 'Being the mayor of my hometown has been the honor of a lifetime, and I am grateful to the citizens of Mobile and my family for their continued support, prayers and partnership.' Stimpson announced in September 2024 that he would not seek reelection for a fourth term as Mobile's mayor. Mobile police investigating Bayou Street shooting Mobile's municipal election is set for Aug. 26, and the city's next mayor will take office on Nov. 3. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
From student to teacher: A full-circle story of classroom impact
SALT LAKE CITY () — Fresh off Teacher Appreciation Week, it's the perfect time to highlight a story that proves the power of a great educator doesn't just shape a school year — it can shape a life. At 8 a.m. sharp, when the bell rings at Newman Elementary, Ms. Sabrin starts the day with more than just a lesson plan. Mornings in her classroom begin with hugs, fist bumps, and even a little dancing — a routine her third graders look forward to as much as recess. Making waves on land: How Luz Garcia is turning plastic waste into powerful change If the students had the power to hand out grades, they say Ms. Sabrin would earn an easy 'A plus plus plus.' But those glowing marks aren't given out lightly. Her students are quick to explain why she deserves them. 'She makes learning really fun and throws parties for us with her own money,' said Maya. Classmates Julissa and Mia agree, calling Ms. Sabrin their role model. 'She's telling me I can be anything I want to be,' said Julissa. 'She makes me want to be a teacher too.' What's remarkable is that the very words her kids use to describe her are the same ones Ms. Sabrin once used to describe her own teacher, Ms. Stimpson. The story begins in seventh grade, on Sabrin's very first day of school in the U.S. A refugee from Egypt, she arrived full of excitement. 'I got a new outfit, a new backpack,' said Sabrin. Sweet churros, sweet mission: Inside the Utah food truck filling bellies – and hearts What she didn't expect? To accidentally get on the wrong school bus after dismissal. Sabrin told that she was missing for five hours until a stranger eventually called 911 and police brought her home. While the moment had a happy ending, the experience left Sabrin shaken. 'I went from 'I love school' to 'I hate school.' I didn't want to leave home anymore. I didn't go to school for a week,' she said. That might have been the end of her story — if not for Ms. Stimpson. Meet Samy Moras: The black belt dog rescuer who's kicking butt and saving tails Though she had only known Sabrin for one day, Ms. Stimpson noticed her absence and refused to ignore it. She showed up at Sabrin's doorstep with a simple promise: 'I'll make sure you get home safely.' And she kept that promise. Every afternoon after that, Ms. Stimpson left her classroom a few minutes early to personally walk Sabrin to the correct bus. But her care didn't stop there. Sabrin said Ms. Stimpson believed in her when no one else did — and made sure she believed in herself too. Today, Sabrin is back — not just in the classroom, but in the very district where she was once a student. And now, she's the one her students look up to. As for Ms. Stimpson? 'I always knew she had it in her,' she said. 'She would take the Expo marker and teach the class, and when the boys didn't listen, she'd scold them in her teacher voice. They'd sit up straight and pay attention. She was a teacher from the very beginning.' Still, she says hearing how much she meant to Sabrin humbles her. 'Everyone has that one teacher who made a difference — and to know you were that for someone… it's pretty special.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson: City will use ‘every resource at our disposal' to reduce ‘reckless violence'
UPDATE (4:30 p.m.): Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson has released a statement after six people were arrested in connection with a that happened at Sage Park. 'I want to commend the hard work and dedication of the Mobile Police Department, which has been relentless in its investigation of the shooting that occurred at Sage Park on April 17,' Stimpson said in a . The shooting resulted in the death of Frenicka Craig, 28. 'Last month, I stood with our law enforcement partners at every level of government to say that this kind of reckless violence will not be tolerated. We meant it,' Stimpson said. 'We will continue to use every resource at our disposal to hold these kinds of violent offenders accountable. 'While I am grateful that those responsible for the Sage Park shooting will face justice, these arrests cannot erase the pain and loss that Ms. Craig's family and friends continue to endure. 'Please keep them in your prayers, along with everyone else impacted by this senseless tragedy.' PREVIOUS REPORTING MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers have arrested four adults, one juvenile, and another person is in custody in Ohio in connection with the Sage Park homicide. Mobile Animal Services takes in 34 abused dogs, now far over capacity The six people arrested include: 19-year-old Jaquentin Brantly 18-year-old Roderiquez Holifield 20-year-old Mykeal Kimbrough 20-year-old Laderious Moore Juvenile (being charged as an adult) 23-year-old Quinterios Parker (taken into custody in Ohio by US Marshals) According to previous reporting, 28-year-old Frenicka Craig died after being transported to a local hospital. Officials said Craig and a man were shot around 9:15 p.m. on April 17. Mardi Gras throws could be impacted by tariffs All six people were arrested on May 8 and will be charged with murder and first-degree assault. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Techday NZ
29-04-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
As World Password Day approaches, cyber security experts are urging organisations to rethink their approach to password management and consider both human and machine identity risks. The calls for action arrive as instances of credential theft and breaches involving digital identities continue to rise, affecting both individuals and enterprises across Australia, New Zealand, and worldwide. According to Olly Stimpson, Senior Security Strategy Adviser for ANZ at CyberArk, the growing intersection of personal and professional digital identities is blurring boundaries and exacerbating security challenges. "As the boundaries between our personal and professional lives continue to blur, World Password Day is a timely reminder that this convergence extends to how we manage passwords," Stimpson said. Stimpson highlighted password reuse as a key vulnerability, warning that a single compromised credential—reused across both personal and corporate accounts—can expose entire organisations to significant risk. "Credential theft remains one of the most frequent identity-related breaches," he noted. "The recent superannuation funds incident serves as yet another example of the inherent weakness of passwords as a standalone form of authentication." He added that such incidents should not be seen as isolated but rather as part of a broader, escalating trend, where breaches can have a cascading effect across interconnected organisations and supply chains. Stimpson advocated for the adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) and, where possible, passwordless technologies such as passkeys. He stressed that businesses should prioritise stronger authentication methods and adopt short-lived, federated access models, advising that such standards apply equally to both human users and machine identities. "The risk of a domino effect is real. One identity compromise can lead to many more, with CISA already warning of downstream impact of lost credential material from the recent breach of Oracle Cloud," he stated. These warnings were echoed and extended by Chern-Yue Boey, SVP and GM APJ at SailPoint, who drew attention to the rapidly growing landscape of machine identities and the increasing use of AI agents within organisations. Boey warned, "Today, 70% of organisations manage more machine identities than human ones. Yet over half admit these non-human identities are misconfigured, exposing them to breaches, downtime and financial risk." He argued that securing credentials for machine identities—such as API keys, tokens, and certificates—should now be considered foundational to both risk management and business continuity. SailPoint's own research indicates that the digital shift towards automated and AI-driven solutions will only deepen in coming years. "Gartner estimates that by 2028, a third of enterprise software applications will include agentic AI, which is expected to manage 15% of day-to-day work decisions autonomously," Boey said. He added that more than half of companies surveyed have reported inappropriate access being granted to non-human identities, and that breaches in this area can cause operational outages, reputational damage, and delays in business initiatives. To address these risks, Boey recommended best-in-class identity security measures, including regular rotation and revocation of credentials for machine identities, enforcement of strong cryptographic keys, and deployment of automated credential management with real-time monitoring. He also stressed the need for comprehensive governance over AI agents, given their capability to access and process sensitive data autonomously. "As they operate autonomously and require access to multiple data sources and systems to function effectively, it is crucial that they are managed with the same degree of visibility, governance, and control as human and machine identities," Boey stated. Both experts conclude that the threat landscape has evolved, making identity security a critical component for organisational resilience. The message is clear: with the increasing prevalence of digital identities—whether human, machine, or AI—robust, innovative, and proactive approaches to credential and access management are essential. The stakes, they emphasise, now extend beyond IT departments to touch on operational continuity and the overall health of modern enterprises.
