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Flood advisory issued for Baldwin County until Saturday afternoon
On Saturday at 9:59 a.m. a flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 1 p.m. for Baldwin County. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," says the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown...
Update: Rip current statement issued for Mobile and Baldwin counties until Saturday evening
On Saturday at 3:28 p.m. an updated rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 7 p.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water," says the weather service. "Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help."
Florida book ban leads to lawsuit, college football returns, and Baldwin County’s new sheriff is sworn in | Aug. 30, 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. 5. College Football is BACK College football is back!And fans will […]
Robertsdale Wawa holds grand opening
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — Wawa now has three stores across Mobile and Baldwin Counties after opening two stores on Thursday, one location being in Robertsdale. Local officials and area residents showed their support for the new location. The Fairhope and Robertsdale locations have created over 40 jobs. The ribbon-cutting ceremony included giveaways, live performances and […]
$10 million project begins to upgrade ‘iconic’ Alabama pier
The “iconic” Fairhope Municipal Pier and Park quickly turned into a construction zone this past week. But the mayor is quick to confirm that the pier will not close. Simply put, it would be bad police in a city where the pier and it’s adjacent park is coveted for nighttime sunsets and fireworks during the Fourth of July.
Bulls on the Beach Kicks Off Thursday
From the place that brought us a nationally known fish throwing contest they transform into a spot where bulls and and cowboys gather on the beach for a rodeo. The 11th Annual Bulls on the Beach event is set to bring high-energy fun to the Flora-Bama Lounge next week from September 5th-7th. This event, one of the main annual events at the Flora-Bama, features professional bull riders competing in a thrilling rodeo display.
Back from a fire, a familiar Gulf Shores venue serves up old favorites
Going into the 2023 summer season, times looked good for Gulf Shores restaurant Bahama Bob’s: A popular beach spot known for its burgers, it had been picked by Southern Living as one of the best places in town to eat. Then came the fire. One Sunday evening in July,...
Gunner Rivers' 2 TD passes help St. Michael edge John Carroll in home debut
Sophomore quarterback Gunner Rivers threw two touchdown passes and scored another on the ground as St. Michael edged John Carroll 20-19 in the Cardinals’ first official on-campus home game. Rivers’ 32-yard TD pass to Cooper Kurth gave St. Michael the lead for good as the team improved to 2-0....
Cavaliers come up short in road loss to St. Michael
FAIRHOPE – John Carroll Catholic High School came up just short in a non-region road trip at St. Michael on Friday night. A late touchdown from Gunner Rivers to Cooper Kurth gave St. Michael a 20-19 win in Fairhope. After a scoreless first quarter, John Carroll took a 7-0...
Shondell Harris leads clutch winning drive as Mary Montgomery comes from behind to edge Gulf Shores 21-17
SEMMES — Mary G. Montgomery’s offense, which was still under construction last week, had its formal ribbon cutting on Friday night and quarterback Shondell Harris wielded the scissors. A week after losing to Pace, Fla., when they couldn’t score from inside the 10-yard line in overtime, Harris and...
Nature organization hosts National Beach Day event in Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — The Learning Campus in Gulf Shores hosted a National Beach Day event centered on learning more about the beach and its animals. Over two dozen people today participated in educational activities at the Learning Campus at Gulf State Park. The Learning Campus offers a variety of daily programs to locals […]
The Highland Group Completes Advance Auto Parts In Gulf Shores
The Highland Group recently announced the successful completion of a new 6,889-ft2 retail space for Advance Auto Parts, located in the Pelican Place at Craft Farms shopping center in Gulf Shores. The Highland Group’s work on this project involved new construction from the ground up, including all exterior and interior work, resulting in a modern, fully equipped retail store. The design focuses on delivering an inviting and efficient shopping experience with its layout and the technology it incorporates. This project was a collaborative effort, with key contributions from FRANZ Architects, which led the architectural design and Bowman Consulting Group, which provided civil engineering expertise. The store is now open.
Homefront Lending Hires Mortgage Advisor
Will Fabel has joined Homefront Lending as a mortgage advisor. Fabel has a background in investments and lending with a drive to help first-time buyers improve their credit and personal wealth. Before moving to Robertsdale, Fabel served seven years on his local school board, sitting on many different committees focusing on resource conservation and public finance oversight. Homefront is a mortgage company based in Fairhope.
Labor Day Closing In Coastal Area
Labor Day weekend will bring some changes to city services and schedules in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Foley. While city offices will close in observance of the holiday on Monday, September 2, 2024, essential services will continue operating to ensure public safety and health. Residents are encouraged to take note of modifications to sanitation collection, facility hours, and other city operations to plan accordingly.
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