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Saraland and Jackson have points to prove (and score) in highly anticipated season opener between No. 1 teams
SARALAND — With two of America’s best quarterbacks and two of Alabama’s most combustible offenses on the field, it would seem the rebuilt defenses of Saraland and Jackson might have a better chance Friday night if they stand out on nearby I-65 and try to trip up tractor trailers.
MPD: Fleeing vehicle hits 2 other vehicles
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A high-speed chase Thursday night resulted in several other vehicles being hit, according to the Mobile Police Department. The pursuit began around 7:48 p.m. when an officer spotted a vehicle speeding on Pleasant Valley Road and tried to initiate a traffic stop. However, the driver refused to stop and led police on a short chase, MPD said.
174 traffic signals in Mobile set for improvements as part of $2.5 million ALDOT initiative
The Alabama Department of Transportation will begin making improvements to 174 traffic signals through late October as part of a $2.5 million investment within the City of Mobile and Mobile County. The first 66 traffic signals will be retimed next week, starting on Monday. Locations include intersections along major thoroughfares...
Groups seeking Mobile's opioid settlement funds asked to submit form
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — In July, Mobile city leaders approved a $154,000 consulting contract with The Helios Alliance to help them determine how to best spend $2.3 million in opioid settlement funds. The organization's founder Rayford Etherton says they're trying to get public engagement and are asking interested groups to fill out a form ahead of a community meeting September 4th. Etherton says they're focused on opioid use prevention, treatment, survivor programs and communication coordination.
Football Friday: Season kicks off tonight
It is Friday, which mean it's gameday for the Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park high school football teams. Under the Lights and 280 Living has you covered from the gridiron. Briarwood and Oak Mountain square off at Heardmont Park in the Under the Lights Game of the Week. Chelsea hosts Mobile Christian at home. Spain Park is also at home, playing Sparkman. Kickoff for each game is set for 7 p.m. Here's what you need to know: The Under the Lights newsletter is back and ready to hit your inbox first thing Saturday morning. Click here to get...
Tech Falls to South Alabama in Their Home Opener
RUSTON, La. - The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs fall to South Alabama in their home opener at Robert Mack Caruthers Field. Tech gave two first-half goals to South Alabama to ultimately fall 2-0 on Thursday night. Tech combined for eight shots while having three shots be saved by the South Alabama...
Jaguars Picked Sixth in Preseason Poll
NEW ORLEANS, La. - The Sun Belt Conference announces the 2024 women's cross country preseason poll, with South Alabama voted sixth among 13. South Alabama received 96 points, with Arkansas State receiving 10 of the 13 first place votes and 162 total points. James Madison is picked second with two first place votes, and Coastal Carolina getting the last first place vote while tabbed to finish fifth. Marshall and App State are third and fourth Full List: 1. Arkansas State (10) – 162 points 2. James Madison (2) – 151 points 3. Marshall – 138 points 4. App State –...
MCSO arrests 4 on drug charges
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office have arrested four people this month during drug investigations that netted narcotics and guns. On Tuesday, MCSO narcotics detectives arrested 36-year-old Willie James Robinson Jr. of Theodore and 31-year-old Tiara Shanquel Davis of Mobile while serving arrest warrants at a home in the 7200 block of Elmo Avenue in Theodore in connection with an ongoing investigation that started earlier this month.
Barros's late equalizer leads to draw with Embry-Riddle
MOBILE, Ala. - It took late dramatics, but the Eagles found a way to get a deserved result when Alex Barros headed home a cross from Esteban Weimann in the 89th minute to claim a 1-1 draw with Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) Thursday night at The Jungle. Embry-Riddle (0-1-2) took the lead...
Pro Late Model Gulf Coast Doubleheader at Five Flags, Mobile This Weekend
The Rogers-Dabbs Performance Pro Late Model Challenge Series features a Gulf Coast doubleheader this weekend, with races at Five Flags Speedway and Mobile International Speedway. A $1,000 bonus will be on the line for the driver with the best average finish across the two events. Teams will start the weekend...
GLDD awarded $65.9M dredging contract in Alabama
Great Lakes Dock and Dredge Company LLC (GLDD), Houston, Texas, was awarded a $65,875,022 firm-fixed-price contract to deepen and widen Mobile Harbor in Alabama. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Irvington, Ala., with an estimated completion date of April 27, 2025. Fiscal 2020 civil construction funds and fiscal 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $65,875,022 were obligated at the time of the award. The Mobile Engineer District in Alabama is the contracting activity (W91278-24-C-0044).
Man accused of shooting into occupied vehicle
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Saraland man is facing several charges after the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office said he shot into an occupied vehicle. Twenty-nine-year-old Hunter Ray Walker was booked into the Mobile County Jail early Friday morning. The MCSO was called out to Lockwood Drive and Old Pascagoula...
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