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Emmy’s Thrift Shop in Fairhope reopening Saturday after expansion
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — An old thrift shop — that raises money for people in need — is getting a new look. Emmy’s Thrift Shop is reopening this weekend after a big expansion. The store’s name is a play on EMI or Ecumenical Ministries Incorporated. All the profits generated from donations go back into their […]
Mobile County provides funding for new science building at Spring Hill College
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Commission voted Monday morning to approve partial funding for a new Health and Science Innovation Center at Spring Hill College. $750,000 will be put up for the center from Mobile County, and Spring Hill College is hoping the City of Mobile will provide an additional $1.5 million. […]
Stray pooches in paradise need permanent home after lengthy stay at Gulf Shores PD
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — Six stray dogs are being temporarily housed in kennels outside of the Gulf Shores Police Department until they find a home and are adopted. When the police department receives a call regarding a stray dog, they search for its owner in the area. If they’re unsuccessful, they’ll bring the dog […]
Mobile councilman aims to kickstart affordable housing
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City Council on Tuesday considered a proposal by Councilman William Carroll to promote affordable housing in the city and beyond, but the idea drew sharp questions from Mayor Sandy Stimpson. Carroll, whose district includes downtown and parts of Midtown and northern Mobile, has been working...
New Wi-Fi helps response in crash involving school bus
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It’s a situation nobody wants to see. Just before 3:30 yesterday afternoon an F-150 truck hit a school bus with 15 students from Collier Elementary School on board. Both drivers were taken to the local medical facilities with minor injuries while four of the children were taken to local hospitals to be assessed.
Portion of Baldwin County road to be impassable for over a month (details)
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Some Baldwin County drivers may not be able to take their usual routes as the county announced a scheduled impasse. According to a county press release, a portion of NW 1st Street between County Road 36 (Greenwood Road and Broadway Avenue) will be impassable to through traffic starting at 8 […]
Second teen indicted for fatal drive-by shooting of 70-year-old Pensacola woman
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A second 19-year-old has been indicted forFirst-Degree Premeditated Murder in the June drive-by shooting that killed a 70-year-old Pensacola woman. The State Attorney's Office announced Thursday thatTerrance Gross, Jr. was indicted on these charges:. First Degree Premeditated Murder. Shooting at or into a Building. Fleeing or Attempting...
False text message stirs election concerns in Northwest Florida
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Thousands of voters in Northwest Florida have already cast early ballots for next week's Florida primaries. But a text message that's been circulating is raising concerns for some poll workers and voters. The message claims poll workers have been putting marks on voters' ballots to disqualify them...
Norfolk Southern plans $200M rail expansion
Norfolk Southern plans to invest $200 million in 2025 to expand capacity on a key rail line that connects north and central Alabama to Mobile and beyond, the company and state announced. The project will accommodate economic growth in the Southeast. The 3B Corridor connects to the Port of Mobile,...
Alabama Impact Days: Be ready for some intense summer storms Friday, Saturday and Sunday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — IMPACT WEATHER: HEAT AND STORMS. “Impact Weather” refers to weather conditions that could prompt changes to your regular activities. This weekend's impacts will be largely from scattered heavy thunderstorms. A wave of storms will sweep through North and Central Alabama on Friday evening. Due to...
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