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1st wave of traffic signal upgrades in Mobile to go live Monday
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Department of Transportation is rolling out the first wave of a significant upgrade to the traffic signal infrastructure in the Mobile area as part of the Regional Traffic Operations Program. The upgrades are set to go live on Monday, Aug. 26. The initiative aims...
Eight Mile couple's water shut off as they fight high Prichard Water bill
EIGHT MILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Jerrold Noble, Brisa Strachan and their 12-year-old daughter had to move after a fire started in the kitchen of their Eight Mile home last August. They were in a rental unit for 10 months while their home was being repaired, which is why they were so confused when they started getting high water bills.
At Democratic National Convention, Shomari Figures touts District’s civil rights past
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile’s Shomari Figures addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Thursday night ahead of the presidential nomination acceptance speech of Kamala Harris. Figures reflected on the Civil Rights history of the new Alabama House District 2 which he is hoping to represent. Figures will face Republican Caroleene Dobson in November. Figures […]
Deer River Island, Al. Demonstrates Beneficial Use of Dredged Material
MOBILE, Ala. – One of the challenges of the Mobile Harbor Project, which calls for deepening and widening the harbor, is what to do with the dredged material produced. In response to that challenge, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District developed four Beneficial Use Areas: the Dauphin Island Causeway, Relic Shell Mined, Sand Island, and Deer River.
Proposed City of Mobile budget offers increase for first responder starting salary
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — New police officers and firefighters for the City of Mobile could soon receive a higher starting salary. Under the city's proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, first responders could start off making $51,000 a year. Mobile Chief of Staff James Barber says it was common practice for the city to provide incentives to officers and firefighters until a fire union challenged the incentive system. This made the city reconsider the pay plans.
City of Prichard experiencing garbage collection delays affecting all residents
PRICHARD, Ala. (WPMI) — City of Prichard is currently experiencing garbage collection delays that are affecting all residents, according to a release from TJ Pettway, Public Service Director:. The City of Prichard want to ensure our residents that their garbage will be picked up and ask for additional patience...
New Baldwin County band trucks, an ATM stolen & an update on the Dumas Wesley telethon | Aug. 22, 2024
Editor’s Note: “News 5 Now” streams live Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. Watch the video above. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Welcome to WKRG.com’s new streaming show, “News 5 Now,” where we discuss the day’s 5 big stories and interact with you, our viewers. Top 5 Stories 5. Dumas Wesley Telethon Total All day Wednesday, […]
Groups offer lifeline of support in north Baldwin County, a 'resource desert'
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WPMI) — Those who help people in need say north Baldwin County is a resource desert, and on Thursday multiple service providers came to Bay Minette to help people there. Donna James greatly appreciated the hot meal and bag of groceries she got for free. She says it's tough sometimes to stretch a dollar on fixed income.
Groups seeking Mobile's opioid settlement funds asked to submit form
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — In July, Mobile city leaders approved a $154,000 consulting contract with The Helios Alliance to help them determine how to best spend $2.3 million in opioid settlement funds. The organization's founder Rayford Etherton says they're trying to get public engagement and are asking interested groups to fill out a form ahead of a community meeting September 4th. Etherton says they're focused on opioid use prevention, treatment, survivor programs and communication coordination.
Industrial park coming to Baldwin County in wake of Port of Mobile growth
Gulf Corporation, a Dallas-based real estate firm, broke ground on a new industrial park in Loxley Wednesday, in tandem with the Port of Mobile’s continued growth. “The close proximity to 1-10 and the centralized location in Baldwin County between Mobile and Pensacola will attract quality tenants that will provide good, high-paying jobs for the citizens of not only Baldwin County but of the entire Southwest region of Alabama,” Baldwin County Commission Chair Billie Jo Underwood said in a news release. “These types of good, stable jobs will help increase the quality of life of the citizens of Baldwin County and help us continue to ensure a stable local and regional economy.”
$7.5 Million Granted For BFM Development
The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) has announced that it has been awarded $7,510,599 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grant program. These funds will directly support the ongoing development of the new terminal at Mobile International Airport in Mobile. “This grant reinforces our commitment to building a state-of-the-art terminal at Mobile International Airport,” said Chris Curry, MAA president. ”The new terminal is key to accommodating future growth and driving economic development in the region. We’re excited about our partnership with [the Federal Aviation Administration] as we continue to work towards the completion of our transformative project.” The investment is part of MAA’s broader strategy to enhance infrastructure, prepare for future demand and support economic growth in Mobile and the surrounding areas.
Dedication Ceremony For Lafayette Heights Park Improvements Held
The City of Mobile recently held a dedication ceremony for Lafayette Heights Park to commemorate several improvements made to it in recent years. The dedication included the unveiling of a new iron archway identifying the park as a central part of the historic Lafayette Heights neighborhood. Late City Councilman Levon C. Manzie championed a previous CIP project that invested nearly $200,000 to add a walking trail, benches, trash receptacles and other amenities to the area. The project also included an overhaul of the park’s landscaping designed by the late landscape architect Terry C. Plauche. Over the last year, members of the community, led by Mary Stevenson, have worked with City Councilman William Carroll and Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s office to add signage and an iron archway that properly recognize the park as the gateway to the Lafayette Heights Historic District.
Outside Chief Legal Adds Lancaster
Outside Chief Legal LLC of Mobile has announced the addition of attorney William “Bill” Lancaster to its legal team as litigator and executive. With more than 40 years of litigation expertise, he has tried more than 100 jury and non-jury cases to judgment in Alabama and Mississippi. He also advises businesses and owners as outside counsel, specializing in employment-related issues. As a qualified mediator and arbitrator, he regularly mediates cases. Lancaster graduated with honors from Millsaps College with a BA in history, and was involved in various honor societies. He earned his law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law, serving as vice-chairman of the Moot Court Board and participating in the Federal Trial Practice Clinic. Lancaster’s legal career began in Vicksburg, Mississippi, where he practiced in various areas of civil, criminal and administrative law. He later focused on defending civil damage claims arising from automobile accidents, industrial accidents and medical negligence cases. Since moving to Mobile in 1991, he has continued to represent clients in diverse civil claims, including medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and employment disputes. Active in the Alabama State Bar and Mobile Bar Association, Lancaster has served on the Board of Bar Commissioners of the Alabama State Bar for several years.
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