Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Remains of PFC Joseph Chancery, missing for 75 years from Atmore, were escorted from Pensacola to Mobile yesterday by Patriot Guard Riders and state troopers.
A Purple Heart Salute honoring him takes place today at the Daphne Civic Center (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) with about 50 recipients expected.
🎓 Education
Fairhope city officials are exploring a separate school system from Baldwin County Public Schools following a feasibility study and feedback, citing local control and facility improvements.
Meetings are set for Aug. 18, Aug. 23, and Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers (overflow in lobby and live streamed).
🏛️ Government
Baldwin EMC and Riviera Utilities now offer GenerLink (a safe alternative to extension cords) ahead of hurricane season.
The meter-mounted transfer switch helps homeowners safely power select circuits during outages (with installation and financing options available).
🏥 Health
Alabama officials have reported one confirmed salmonella case linked to recalled jalapeño peppers from Coast Citrus Distributors, prompting a CDC & FDA investigation.
Consumers in local eateries and stores are urged to verify if their peppers are from the recalled batch.
🏈 Sports
On Wednesday, the local board rejected Mary G.
Montgomery’s appeal to remove a one-year playoff ban imposed for recruiting violations. The decision resulted in former coach Zach Golson losing his job after a year-long suspension.
Coach Andrew Davis said the Baldwin County Tigers are aiming for a breakthrough season after two years of program improvements, with key players returning to lead the offense & defense.
The team will open their home season against B.C. Rain on Aug. 21.
Alabama football coach Ryan Grubb said the starting quarterback will be chosen after two fall scrimmages (set for 23 and 16 days from now) between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack; the Crimson Tide will open the season on Sept.
5 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Alabama football enters the 2026 season with coach Kalen DeBoer urging his team to focus and unite amid national skepticism — he says players are using doubt as motivation.
The team is in fall camp and will face East Carolina on Sept. 5 as they work to meet their goals.
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