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It might be a 99-yard drive but Semmes, MGM can go to the next level with a city school system
Not long ago, people laughed at the prospect of Semmes becoming a city. Isn’t that the languid place far out in the fringe of Mobile County where they grow flowers and rarely win a football game?. Well, the giggling has been squelched. Not long thereafter, people rolled their eyes...
Mobile County under a flood advisory Saturday evening
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 5:15 p.m. in effect until 8:15 p.m. for Mobile County. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas...
Update: Anticipate heat index values up to 113 degrees until Sunday evening
An updated excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 11:54 a.m. in effect until 7 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service says to expect, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 degrees." "Heat related illnesses increase...
School crossing guards in Mobile County are using this new device to direct traffic
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police have teamed up with the Alabama Department of Transportation to bring about a new safety measure for school zone crossing guards in Mobile County. At some schools, Community Resource Officers, also known as crossing guards, are now using a device called “the pickle.” “It’s a white device with […]
Prichard police chief defends department, detective in wake of dismissed murder case
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Police Chief Walter Knight on Thursday defended his department in the wake of a judge’s decision to dismiss a murder charge and fired back at allegations of dishonesty against the detective who investigated it. The chief’s comments come after Detective Jason Hadaway earlier this week...
"Wee Exchange" Kids Consignment Sale
Stock up on children’s clothes, furniture and more at the “Wee Exchange” kids consignment sale coming up August 20-24, 2024. Organizers say, “Wee Exchange” is the largest children’s consignment sale on the Gulf Coast. For almost 30 years, “Wee Exchange” has been helping parents outfit their kids with gently used items for pennies on the dollar. Consign maternity, baby, toddler, children to teens clothing, shoes, toys, equipment, furniture and more!
Irvington man dies following crash in Mobile County
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A wreck last week in west Mobile County claimed the life of a 19-year-old Irvington man, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The single-vehicle crash happened at about 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9. Ernest Mills was fatally injured when the 2012 Suzi Equator pickup he was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire, ALEA said.
Irvington teen dies after Mobile County crash, vehicle fire
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — An Irvington teenager is dead following a crash that ended in a vehicle fire, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Officials said the teen was identified as 19-year-old Ernest Mills. According to ALEA, Mills died in the crash that happened around 10 a.m. on Aug. 9 on the Jim […]
Semmes explores possibility of forming its own school system
SEMMES, Ala. (WPMI) — The city of Semmes is exploring the possibility of forming its own school system. Earlier this month, the city council authorized a contract with an educational consultant to conduct a study to determine what costs the city could face if it decides to split from the Mobile County Public School System.
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