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Mobile City Council expected to say YES to Amtrak as representatives plan visit to city
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile Council expected to say yes to Amtrak as representatives plan visit to city. "I've been on the commission for over 6 years, the Southern Rail Commission, and it has been, you know, like an EKG, up and down." says David Clark, who is also CEO of "Visit Mobile". And that's a pretty good analogy.
Seminole woman killed in Baldwin County pedestrian crash
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — According to ALEA, a two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 5:05 p.m. Saturday, July 20, has claimed the life of a Seminole woman. The pedestrian, Donna M. Steagall, 57, who was in the roadway, was critically injured when she was struck...
Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 7/25/24: Rain chances this weekend before the heat returns
Good afternoon, everyone! Areas near Hattiesburg, MS, Mobile, AL, and Hammond, LA have been dealing with showers and thunderstorms that have produced minor flooding in some areas. Rain should continue to diminish overnight with only a few light showers possible. The forecast will be very similar over the next few days until the heat and sunshine return for most of the region beginning next week.
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
MFRD Receives American Heart Association Recognition
Mobile, Ala. — Mobile Fire-Rescue Department has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. Emergency medical services staff can...
Athletes Who Inspire: Francois Prinsloo set to represent South Alabama Jags, South Africa in the Olympics
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — As the Olympics kick off in Paris, a South Alabama discus thrower has his mind set on winning a gold medal. Francois Prinsloo, a senior at the University of South Alabama, is a discus thrower for the Men’s Track and Field program who last month won a national title in the […]
Alabama State Parks introduce advanced reservation window for residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Heads up, campers! Starting August 1, Alabama residents will have a new advantage when booking reservations at Alabama State Parks. The state is introducing the 'Alabama Residents Advanced Reservation Window,' which allows residents to book campground accommodations, including RV sites and camping sites, up to 13 months in advance. This is one month earlier than for out-of-state travelers.
UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The University of Alabama has joined the STARS College Network, a coalition of 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions dedicated to ensuring that students from rural and small-town communities have the resources they need to be successful throughout their college journey. The...
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