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Hurricane center monitoring 2 tropical waves. Florida thunderstorms, flash flooding possible
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical waves but tropical cyclone activity is not expected over the next seven days, the National Hurricane Center reported in its Sunday update. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location ...
Six people shot early Sunday morning in Mobile, neighbors react
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 found shot […]
Foley Walking Trail Wins State Award
The Wilbourne Antique Rose Trail has been recognized by the state for its positive impact on the community. Main Street Alabama awarded the project the Planning and Public Space Award of Excellence at its recent banquet. The award honors the transformation of an unused parking area into a walkway that...
Auburn Completes Waterway Study in Terry Cove and Cotton Bayou
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Cotton Bayou/Terry Cove bodies of water are part of the Perdido Bay watershed. This system connects to the Gulf of Mexico through Perdido Pass and has traditionally provided nursery habitat for aquatic and bird wildlife. Development over the years has replaced...
Church of the Highlands spends $4.6 million on land for Daphne campus
Church of the Highlands, the largest church in Alabama, purchased around 27 acres off State Highway 181 in Daphne for a new, permanent campus in coastal Alabama. According to public records, in July the church bought the land from Malbis Plantation, Inc., care of Stirling Properties. The land was purchased for nearly $4.6 million.
Semmes Police investigate stabbing death Sunday morning
SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — One man is dead after being stabbed Sunday morning in Semmes. Semmes Police were called to a home on Bermuda Drive off of Schillinger Road at about 10 am. When officers arrived they found a man in the yard of a home who had cut wounds on his neck and shoulder. […]
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 […]
Great Places To Try Before Labor Day Holiday
As August winds down, the Gulf Coast remains lively with an array of activities for both locals and visitors. From dolphin cruises off the shores of Orange Beach to the roaring spectacle of the Blue Angels at the National Naval Aviation Museum, there is no shortage of events to keep the excitement alive. Whether you're exploring the musical talents of local bands, enjoying a tropical-inspired meal with a view, or celebrating National Beach Day with eco-friendly activities, this week promises a vibrant mix of entertainment, fun and relaxation.
Wilcox gets season opening win over Clarke Prep on the road
The AISA Class AA Wilcox Academy Wildcats opened the 2024 football season Friday with a 35-6 win over AISA Class AAA Clarke Prep Gators on the road. In the contest, the Wildcats’ J.P. Beck passed for 87 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 122 yards and three touchdowns.
‘End it Now’ rally marches through Downtown Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Rally goers took the streets of Downtown Mobile Saturday, bringing awareness to different forms of abuse. “It’s about encouraging and advocating for the end of human trafficking, the end of domestic violence and all forms of abuse,” organizer, Robert Soto said. Soto is a local pastor and has been spearheading the […]
Orange Beach Makos Win Rivalry Football Game In OT
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – A new coach, new training facilities under construction and energized players have the Orange Beach Makos ready to start the new football season. Friday evening they showed that this is going to be a better year by beating rival Elberta in overtime, 27-21.
State Acquires 79 Acres of Beachfront Property for Conservation
Fort Morgan Peninsula Gains Additional Conservation Land. Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has recently acquired 79 acres of undeveloped beachfront land adjacent to the Beach Club Resort on the Fort Morgan Peninsula. This acquisition further expands the ADCNR's conservation efforts in the region, bringing the total protected acreage on the peninsula to over 1,600 acres. These lands are now safeguarded for permanent conservation, public access, and improved habitat management for endangered species.
On Honeymoon Island State Park, urgency grows to defend ‘the real Florida’
DUNEDIN — For Terry Fortner, the fight to save Honeymoon Island State Park from a proposed development plan is personal. Nearly 130 years ago, just offshore from here, her grandmother Myrtle Scharrer was born in a pioneer home on Caladesi Island. She lived for decades in the tranquility of the untouched island chains that today include Florida’s most-visited state park.
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