SUMMARY: An active-duty Marine, 20-year-old Willie Ellington, stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola, has been charged with the murder of 26-year-old Tay Bennett, whose body was discovered in a ditch in Mobile. Bennett, reported missing from Escambia County, was last seen alive at a Pensacola escort service. Investigators found her body near the intersection of Cardinal and Eagle Drive. Ellington has also been charged with possession of child pornography. The specifics of Bennett’s death have not been disclosed. Details are unfolding as the investigation continues.

An active duty marine was arrested in connection with a body found in a ditch in Mobile on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
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SUMMARY: The cost to demolish the Mobile Civic Center has increased by over $1 million, bringing the total to $5.8 million, still under the original $8 million budget. Key factors for the cost hike include the need for soil stabilization, unexpected asbestos discovered in the structure, and the effort to preserve mosaics in the arena. City leaders recognized these expenses as necessary but manageable. The dirt must sit for 90 days before construction starts, with a new contract for the replacement Civic Center expected to be awarded by late February, aiming for a groundbreaking in March.

The cost to tear down the Mobile Civic Center got $1.3 million more expensive due to unforeseen circumstances, but city officials said it was expected.

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SUMMARY: At the start of the season, St. Michael Catholic was not expected to make a deep playoff run, but the team, led by former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, made it all the way to the semifinals. The program, still young, has a promising future. Rivers was named Senior Bowl Coach of the Year for his leadership. Reflecting on the season, he credited his staff and players for the team’s success. The team has grown significantly, with Rivers’ son, Gunner, playing quarterback. Rivers looks forward to continued success in the upcoming season, despite the uncertainty of future playoff appearances.

It was a historic 2024 season for St. Michael Catholic football. Just a year after the program’s first ever postseason appearance — the Cardinals advanced to the semifinals of the Class 4A state playoffs last month.

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