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Lineworker Apprenticeship Programs accepting applications for new students
Flipping a light switch, dialing down the thermostat, cooking dinner – electricity enables many everyday tasks. But ever wonder what it takes to power homes and businesses across our state? Behind the scenes, lineworkers and support personnel make it happen. As part of its ongoing commitment to workforce development,...
Man pleads guilty to setting off bomb near Alabama Attorney General's office
An Alabama man has pleaded guilty in federal court to setting off an explosive device in front of the Alabama Attorney General’s office in downtown Montgomery. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 26, of Irondale, entered a guilty plea to the malicious use of an explosive device, said Jonathan Ross, U.S. attorney for the middle district of Alabama. ...
First Alert: A decent weekend is followed by big time heat next week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama is moving back into a hot, dry pattern for the next seven to ten days… all as high pressure builds over the region. That means if you missed out on the rain Thursday, there’s not much hope of widespread coverage anytime soon. During...
Real estate, shark-attack update: Down in Alabama
Home sales in Alabama jumped higher in July, reports AL.com’s Margaret Kates. With the Federal Reserve expected to loosen the money supply next month, mortgage interest rates began their adjustment downward last month, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate falling nearly a quarter point to 6.73%. That led to 6,316 home sales during the month -- a 13.1-percent increase over June’s total.
Small Business Tax Workshop Coming To Daphne
The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce is holding a Small Business Tax Workshop on September 4 at 8:30-11 a.m. at the Bryant Bank Community Room at 1801 Highway 98 in Daphne. There will be representatives from the Alabama Department of Revenue; Baldwin County Personal Property; Baldwin County Sales and Use; and the Cities of Daphne, Fairhope and Spanish Fort. Light refreshments will be available, and there will be a question-and-answer session. Attendance is free, but space is limited.
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.
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