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Southern pine beetles at ‘epidemic’ level in Alabama forests
A destructive insect capable of devastating timber harvests is at “epidemic” level in Alabama, with the state’s forest management agency saying the problem is the worst it’s been in more than 20 years. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued an alert about the Southern pine...
Man who allegedly detonated explosive device outside Alabama Attorney General’s Office pleads guilty
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — A man accused of placing an explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s office earlier this year has pleaded guilty in the case. Kyle Calvert, 26, of Irondale, pleaded guilty in federal court to the malicious use of an explosive device. He faces between five to 20 years in prison without the possibility of parole.
Caroleene Dobson responds to Shomari Figures’ Democratic National Convention speech
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Republican congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson said there were parts of her opponent Shomari Figures’ speech at the Democratic National Convention that she actually liked. “He’s a very talented speaker,” Dobson told WKRG News 5. “I loved that he referenced the legacy of civil rights leaders in District 2.” Shomari Figures spoke […]
UAB looking to add clinics across state to address dental crisis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The American Dental Association ranks Alabama 51st in the nation for access to dental care, a ranking UAB’s School of Dentistry wants to change. School leaders want to add more dental clinics near rural and moderately urban parts of the state. They have already launched...
FuelAL: Alabama’s initiative to retain young professionals
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Alabama has introduced a summer program designed to retain young professionals within the state. FuelAL aims to connect college interns with the vibrant lifestyle and recreational opportunities in the areas where they work. “There are so many industries here that I didn’t even know were in...
Alabama drivers frustrated by rising car insurance rates
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Auto insurance rates are expected to continue increasing this year, with Alabama projected to rise by 18%. According to AAA, these hikes are nothing new as car insurance rates have been increasing annually for the last several years. “Typically, the reason that we see that happen is because of an increase […]
Calls for drastic reforms after scathing report on Alabama's pharmacy board
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WBMA) — State lawmakers reviewing operations of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy call a state audit report "extremely, extremely troubling." The Sunset Committee met Thursday in Montgomery. "To say I'm concerned would be an extreme understatement," remarked Senator Keith Kelley of Anniston. He added if the board...
Liles installed as state American College of Surgeons president at annual conference
The Alabama chapter of the American College of Surgeons held its annual conference jointly with the Mississippi chapter and featured speakers from across the region, including surgery faculty from the Whiddon College of Medicine. USA Health surgical oncologist Spencer Liles, M.D., FACS, was installed as president of the Alabama chapter...
Alabama Supreme Court denies rehearing on United Methodist churches wanting to leave
The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday denied a request for a re-hearing of its ruling against United Methodist churches that sued trying to leave the United Methodist Church and take their property. The state Supreme Court, in a ruling released May 31, said the churches must pursue the matter through...
Deputies investigate death, injury in Escambia County Florida
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Deputies are investigating after a woman was found dead in a home and a man was seriously wounded. A spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a home on Talladega Trail Sunday morning and found a woman dead inside. A man was taken to medical care […]
Second Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — The city of Orange Beach & the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber held its second annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge at the Wharf’s Marina Lawn on Saturday. Restaurants from around the Gulf Coast, especially from Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, got to compete in a cook-off in tailgate-style cooking competition with […]
Mobile Police investigate after six people shot early Sunday morning
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police are investigating after six people were shot just after midnight Sunday morning. Police say they were called to an area near the intersection of Paper Mill Road and McKinley Street at 12:21 am for a shooting. Police say three men, two women and a minor were all shot at […]
Renovations begin at Fairhope Pier and Park
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Fairhope says renovations began Friday, August 23rd, at the Fairhope Municipal Pier and Park. City officials say the project will include bulkhead/seawall repair and improvements at South Beach Park and Pier Landing, also fountain repair and upgrades, pier upgrades to restrooms, and new handrails.
ALDOT: Look for brief, traffic signal disruptions beginning Monday
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is rolling out the first wave of what it calls a significant upgrade to the traffic signal infrastructure in the Mobile area. Starting Monday, August 26, ALDOT says motorists may experience brief signal disruptions as the new systems come online.
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