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Loxley-area couple gets probation for storming Capitol in election protest
A Loxley-area couple sat in a federal courtroom Friday in Mobile watching through a TV monitor as a judge in Washington sentenced them for their role in the riot that took place at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Foley and Baldwin County Join Forces to Clear Magnolia River Debris
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The city of Foley will be working with Baldwin County to remove material slowing drainage in the Magnolia River basin. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the city will be working to clear the stream moving south from the bridge near Pine Rest Cemetery. Hurricane Sally left debris clogging many area waterways when the storm struck South Baldwin County in 2020.
Mobile Alabama Power lineman reacts to ‘aggressive’ Houston residents
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Several crews from the Alabama Power Mobile division were sent over to Houston to help restore power for several residents impacted by Beryl. Beryl knocked out power for nearly three million people in the Houston area, and with summer in full swing, thousands are still without power and are losing their […]
Alabama’s Home To The Most Hazardous Landfills In The Nation
An Alabama Waste landfill is one of the largest facilities in the country!. Hazardous waste landfills are specially designed facilities for the disposal of hazardous materials that are harmful to human health and the environment. These landfills adhere to strict regulations and guidelines to ensure the safe containment and management...
Two giant new cranes arrive at Port of Mobile's container terminal
Two giant new container cranes arrived Wednesday at the Port of Mobile, where they will add capacity to an APM Terminals container terminal that has been one of the fastest-growing in the nation over the last decade. The new brace of cranes will join four others at the terminal, which...
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson thanks Biden, Buttigieg after USDOT announces grant for Mobile River Bridge, Bayway Project
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson shared his gratitude Wednesday after the United States Department of Transportation announced it awarded $550 million to the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. The project was part of a larger $5 billion effort to restore, reconstruct, and repair 13 nationally significant bridges, and according to Gov. […]
Foley moves forward with plans to create entertainment district in historic downtown
FOLEY, Ala. (WPMI) — The entertainment district proposed for Foley could bring more business and activity to downtown without leading to problems with disruptive behavior. The Foley City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance to establish an entertainment district in the downtown area west of Alabama 59. The ordinance is scheduled for a final vote in August.
Foley Plans News Aquatic Center For City
Foley residents will have a chance to provide input on plans for the city’s indoor-outdoor pool facility to be built in Max Griffin Park. The city will hold a public input meeting Tuesday, July 23 on the proposed Foley aquatics center. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. in the Foley Civic Center at 407 East Laurel Ave. The discussion will allow residents to comment on the project before the design of the center is completed.
'Doin' Good in the Hood' as they honor legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — They served their country proudly, even when it was less than kind to them. They were America’s Buffalo Soldiers. It was a name American Indian tribes gave to segregated regiments within the United States Army who were black. It was a name that stuck even after the segregated troops were dissolved in the early 50's. This week, a nationwide group that honors them is gathering again in Mobile.
Mobile District completes project in historic Selma on bank along Edmund Pettus Bridge
MOBILE, Ala. – Sometimes, the work of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finds them helping to preserve or protect historic locations and sites. The Mobile District participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the City of Selma, Alabama, on July 8, 2024, to celebrate the completion of Project 14, which stabilized the bank behind the historic train depot.
City of Fairhope installing pedestrian tunnel under Veterans Dr.
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WPMI) — Veterans Drive in Fairhope will close to traffic on Monday for the installation of a pedestrian tunnel. This is a part of the Flying Creek Nature Preserve park project. "This is such a beautiful entryway into our city with the trees lining the streets and...
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