SUMMARY: WKRG News 5 is focusing on the upcoming election for Alabama’s Congressional District 2, primarily covering Mobile and surrounding areas. Republican candidate Carolene Dobson has gained attention after emerging from a crowded primary field. Raised on a farm in Beatrice, she attended Harvard and became a lawyer. Dobson describes her campaigning as tiring but inspiring, highlighting the resilience of District 2 residents. Her campaign themes include border security, the economy, and crime, addressing rising grocery prices. Support from current representative Barry Moore underscores confidence in Dobson’s ability to tackle inflation and prioritize American families if elected.

Caroleene Dobson has been crisscrossing the vast District 2 since this spring when she surprised many by emerging from a nine-candidate Republican field.
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SUMMARY: The Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is implementing a new notification system called the My Alerts app, which replaces the Everbridge system. This app allows residents to receive alerts about emergencies at various locations, including homes and schools. It can automatically translate messages into over 60 languages and offers customizable notification preferences. EMA encourages residents to sign up for alerts to stay informed during critical situations. Those who previously registered with Everbridge will find their information transferred to the new system but are urged to verify their details for accurate alerts.

Jefferson County EMA launches new emergency notification app

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SUMMARY: A new hotel, Embassy Suites, is under construction in Gulf Shores and is expected to welcome guests by the summer of 2025. This development is aimed at accommodating the increasing number of tourists visiting the area, which saw over 6.2 million visitors in 2023. The hotel, the largest in Gulf Shores with 257 rooms across eight stories, is part of a broader plan to enhance the town’s appeal by creating a walkable district near the beach, promoting access to restaurants and shopping during busy events. City officials believe this project will significantly benefit the local tourism industry.

The final steel beam was signed and put in place atop during a topping off celebration on Tuesday afternoon at the new Embassy Suites being built in Gulf Shores.
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