Del. Alan Baker

Honoring Bay of Pigs Heroes: A Tribute to Fallen Airmen

In 1961, four Alabama airmen from the one hundred seventeenth Reconnaissance Wing lost their lives in the Bay of Pigs mission. Leo Baker, Wade Gray, Pete Ray, and Riley Shamburger were part of a secret CIA operation to overthrow Fidel Castros regime in Cuba. Despite their training of Cuban exile pilots in Nicaragua, the mission failed, with Cuban forces shooting down all their planes in just two days. The CIA remained silent for over twenty years, leaving the families in the dark. Since 2012, the one hundred seventeenth Air Refueling Wing has honored them annually at Pete Rays gravesite. This Tuesday, the one hundred sixth Air Refueling Squadron and the Southern Museum of Flight will pay tribute to these airmens courage. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2d63756e85d2c3b9

JSU Bowling: 2nd NCAA Title, Green Bay Bound

Jacksonville States bowling team secured their second NCAA national championship, finishing the season with a remarkable 103-10 record. Despite losing the first game, they rebounded strongly, winning the next four matches against Wichita State. Coach Shannon OKeefe commended her teams resilience, particularly after adjusting their left lane game. Standout bowlers Erin Klemencic, Gianna Brandolino, and Kaitlyn Stull shone throughout the tournament, earning all-tournament accolades. Klemencic was named most outstanding bowler with a 266 Baker average and five strikes in the final match. The team now heads to Green Bay, Wisconsin for the U.S. Bowling Congress team and singles championships, aiming to maintain their winning streak. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e8ae421274262df0

Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest names Madison photographer ‘Birds’ category winner

A photograph taken in Madison has earned top honors in the Birds category of the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest, as the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced this year’s statewide winners. Christopher Baker captured first place in the Birds division with his image of a great blue heron photographed in Madison. The […] The post Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest names Madison photographer ‘Birds’ category winner appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

7 Things: More Epstein unredactions; Tuberville lobbies for SAVE Act; poll finds Britt endorsement packs punch; and more…

7. NCAA President Charlie Baker says the organization is not in a position to further sanction Alabama for playing Charles Bediako during his temporary eligibility under court order, as losing in court does not allow punishment of the winning party, so Alabama’s three wins will remain intact with no record vacating required, despite teams like […] The post 7 Things: More Epstein unredactions; Tuberville lobbies for SAVE Act; poll finds Britt endorsement packs punch; and more… appeared first on Yellowhammer News .