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Update: Heat advisory issued for South Alabama until Saturday evening
On Saturday at 9:52 a.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Saturday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Washington, Clarke, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw, Escambia, Covington, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 109 degrees...
Bicyclist struck by Polaris Slingshot in Baldwin County, flown to hospital
LILLIAN, Ala. -- A bicyclist was flown to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a Polaris Slingshot vehicle in Lillian on Thursday. It happened around 8:20 p.m. on 6th Street near Highway 98 in Baldwin County. ALEA says a 2022 Polaris Slingshot struck a Greensboro, Alabama, woman...
Alabama Red Cross deploys team to Texas ahead of Beryl
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - While Red Cross societies across the Caribbean are rushing in to help with storm relief, the Red Cross in Alabama is preparing for Beryl to hit Texas. A team of five people has been sent to Houston to set up emergency shelter for any potential hurricane...
Street construction turns nearby Mobile neighborhood into a cut-through quagmire
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Drunk drivers, Mailbox thieves, People speeding; Some drivers even drag racing. That's the long list of irritating and often dangerous situation being endured by residents of Mobile's usually quiet Llanfair and Yester Oaks neighborhoods. The complaints are listed in a change.org petition that is already...
The Update for July 5th, 2024
In this episode, we bring you north Alabama's top stories, including an update on the cyberattack at the Alabama Department of Education. We'll also visit with State Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington about workforce development and Huntsville City Planner Dennis Madsen stops by to give us an update on The Big Picture. Our featured artist is Ricky J Taylor.
Hot and humid with scattered storms this weekend, Remnants of Beryl bring us rain next week
Weekend Outlook: The cold front will stall across Central Alabama this weekend. This will not lower the humidity much, but it will feel a little better for North Alabama. Saturday will be partly cloudy with scattered showers and storms mainly along and south of I-20 where the cold front will stall. High temperatures will be […]
‘Formula for disaster’: Alabama beach visitors warned about dangerous rip currents this weekend
Lifeguards and beach patrols from Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach are preparing for a busy weekend from the “hidden dangers” of rip currents that will emerge from Hurricane Beryl, churning in the warm Gulf waters hundreds of miles away. Strong surf is expected along the Alabama and...
BBB Warns Of Classic Car Scam Targeting Alabamians
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Central and South Alabama alerts consumers about an increase in fake classic car and heavy equipment websites scamming individuals. These fraudulent sites have led to significant financial losses, with many Alabamians targeted by car dealer scams originating from other states. Scammers create fake websites...
Mobile police need your help to find Festival Centre homicide suspect
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they believe was involved in a homicide on Independence Day outside an Academy Sports + Outdoors. A shooting around 4 p.m. Thursday resulted in the death of 22-year-old DeShaun Bonner, News 5 previously reported. MPD is continuing […]
Senators Reed, Gudger Announce Renovation Completion and Navigational Light Installation to Duncan Bridge
On July 3, 2024, State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, and Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) announced the completion of renovations that include navigation light installation to Duncan Bridge on Smith Lake. Duncan Bridge was built in 1967 and is known by its famous blue...
Brian Kelley’s Surf Post Sessions return for summer
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Brian Kelley’s Surf Post Sessions have returned for the summer. The intimate performances kicked off June 25 and will continue through July 31. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m. The pop-up concert series are all taking place in Grayton Beach, Florida at Tribe Kelley Surf Post.
Police chase that started at Atmore prison ends in crash in Chickasaw
CHICKASAW, Ala. (WPMI) — Three suspects are in custody after leading police on a chase that started at Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore and ended in a crash roughly 50 miles away in Chickasaw Friday morning. The Alabama Department of Corrections says a K-9 officer found Justin Duckworth trying to get contraband into prison. ADOC says Duckworth, Jajuan Williams and Amber Shields were all in the car that wouldn't stop for police. They wrecked near the 1-65 southbound ramp and West Lee Street.
Melting Pot celebrates World Chocolate Day
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Forever Fondue Endless Entrée is available Monday through Thursday through August 1st. For a limited time, enjoy unlimited Land & Sea, Classic or Steak Lovers entrée fondue along with a fresh salad and decadent chocolate fondue. Or, make it a four-course by adding a Cheese Fondue.
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