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Update: Heat advisory affecting Southwest Alabama until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 2:19 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 7 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to 108 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," comments...
Price swells as the process to replace Theodore High School’s cooling towers inches along
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Public School System continues to spend $15,000 a month for a temporary replacement of two damaged cooling towers at Theodore High School. School Board Member Johnny Hatcher said a loose bearing caused a fan to bust out the top of one tower, damaging the inside of the nearly […]
Update: Heat advisory for Southwest Alabama until Tuesday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 3:34 p.m. in effect until 7 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin counties. Mastering the heat: Weather service Guidelines for staying safe in high temperatures. Stay hydrated: Remember to drink plenty of fluids.
Flood advisory affecting Mobile County until 3 a.m. Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 11:51 p.m. on Monday in effect until Tuesday at 3 a.m. for Mobile County. The weather service states, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," explains the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown...
50-year-old Alabama man on probation arrested on child pornography charges
A 50-year-old Alabama man was taken into custody by Mobile County deputies on Friday following an investigation into a reported probation violation, according to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). James Eugene Dees faces serious charges, including five counts of unlawful possession of child pornography, four counts of violating...
Expect strong thunderstorms in Mobile County early Tuesday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 12:45 a.m. for Mobile County. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 11:58 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Mobile Regional Airport, or 9 miles...
Alabama awarded $550 million for I-10 Mobile River Bridge project
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The state of Alabama has been awarded $550 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation for the construction of a bridge connecting I-10 from Mobile to the eastern shore of Baldwin County, U.S Sen. Katie Britt and Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Friday. “This federal funding...
Update: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Mobile and Baldwin counties Sunday evening
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Sunday at 6:53 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:53 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Mount Vernon, or...
“It’s horrifying”: Local political figures react to assassination attempt of Donald Trump
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG)- Shots fired Saturday at a Donald Trump Campaign rally in Bulter, Pennsylvania, while Trump was speaking in front of thousands of rallygoers. Trump grabbed his ear as blood began to drip down and Secret Service agents dashed towards him yelling to get down. In a statement issued shortly after the attack, […]
Mission of Hope sale brings more people to support rehab ministry
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Members of one of Mobile County’s oldest drug treatment programs are supporting the people who support them. Mission of Hope’s Thrift Store held its annual “customer appreciation day” this Saturday. Even before the doors open Saturday morning, a long line of people snakes around the building. People were eager to see […]
Mobile County Metro Jail yields hefty overcrowding numbers as busiest months reach their peak
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Recent numbers show overcrowding by the hundreds at Mobile County Metro Jail, and according to the sheriff, there’s always room for more. “The first two things I do when I wake up in the morning is I read my verse of the day, and then I open up my notification for […]
Update: Heat advisory for South Alabama until Sunday evening
On Sunday at 3:19 p.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 7 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Escambia, Covington, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 108 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat...
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