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12 Worst Schools In Alabama Revealed
If you live in Alabama or relocating soon, I would avoid these schools. Under the new Alabama Accountability Act, the state's Department of Education must release a list of failing schools. These schools are considered failing if they rank among the worst 6% of all public schools in Alabama measured...
Mobile County Health Department work recognized by CDC
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized the Mobile County Health Department’s work to clean up the water and coast. The work highlighted on the CDC’s website was the 35th annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup. According to the MCHD release, the cleanup was made possible by the department’s Health Equity […]
Update: Heat advisory affecting Mobile and Baldwin counties until Saturday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 11:41 a.m. on Saturday in effect until 7 p.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to 108 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," says the weather service. Tips from...
4 killed in Mobile County crash identified a month after deadly wreck
Four people were killed and a fifth injured in a single-vehicle crash in Mobile County. The wreck happened June 17, but authorities officially released the victims’ identities on Thursday, July 11. The fatality victims were identified as Jacoby R. Ruggs, 27, Sade Mose, 23, Jamariyah S. Thomas, 21, and...
Mobile County Public Schools superintendent gives big bonus to all full-time employees — what we know
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County Public Schools Superintendent Chresal D. Threadgill announced all full-time school system employees will receive a big bonus next week. $1,500, to be exact. Each full-time employee will receive the bonus on Thursday, July 18. “Regardless of your job title or duties, you play a key role in every […]
Neighbors react to Grand Bay standoff leaving 1 in critical condition
UPDATE (4:54 p.m.): Neighbors described the moments they heard the shots fired that led to a standoff with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office. Meanwhile, the shooter claimed he shot in self-defense. MCSO said Reginald Thompson shot one of his roommates at around 10 a.m. Thursday. Thomspon, according to MCSO, barricaded himself in the house where the […]
UPDATE: Grand Bay standoff ends with 1 person airlifted, suspect in custody
GRAND BAY, Ala. (WALA) - A standoff in Grand Bay has ended peacefully Thursday, authorities said. The incident began when the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 10:30 a.m. in reference to a shooting on Crawford Lane, according to Cpl. Lonnie Parsons. Deputies say there were the...
Mobile Co. Sheriff's Office: Suspect in custody in Grand Bay standoff
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — The Mobile Co. Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting on Crawford Ln. Thursday morning. MCSO reports the victim was transported for medical care via helicopter. After a standoff, the suspect is now in custody. MCSO offered this update Thursday afternoon:. Today, July 11, 2024,...
How Dauphin Island’s habitat helps the community and its ecosystem
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WKRG) — From spending time on the local beaches to boating in the surrounding waters to bird watching, there is a lot to see and enjoy within the local ecosystems on Dauphin Island. In fact, hundreds of thousands of birds make a migratory stop on the...
Sanitary sewer overflows reported in Saraland, Bayou La Batre
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - Several cities in Mobile County have reported sanitary sewer overflows, Mobile County Health Department said. Saraland Water and Sewer Service has reported on Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) that occurred on Friday and Sunday. The events were the result of the strong storms that crossed over Mobile County.
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