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Recommended NOAA $12 million grant to improve wildlife habitats, strengthen communities’ resilience to coastal hazards
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Nature Conservancy’s Gulf of Mexico Program was recommended to receive $12 million in funding for projects to improve wildlife habitats and strengthen communities’ resilience to coastal hazards. According to a news release, the funding, which would come from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s 2023 Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal […]
Kamala Harris draws high marks from Mobile-area delegates as upended convention approaches
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Pat Edington has attended all but one Democratic National Convention since 1968. Like this year’s convention, the 1968 gathering took place in Chicago. It featured a bitterly divided party inside the convention hall and clashes between police and demonstrators outside of it. Edington, a Mobile...
Mobile County sheriff responds to man with ‘four-page-long rap sheet’ being taken off the streets
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A murder suspect with a “four-page-long rap sheet” is back in police custody, and Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch said he hopes it stays that way. 25-year-old Isaiah Jamal Kelly was arrested Monday, July 22, in connection with the murder of Demetrius Hunter, which took place in March of 2023 […]
Update: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Mobile County Tuesday night
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 8:57 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9:45 p.m. for Mobile County. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 8:56 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southwest of Grand Bay,...
University of Mobile graduates its 1st class from DNAP program
The University of Mobile (Ala.) celebrated its first graduates of its doctor of nurse anesthesia practice program, according to a July 22 report in The Baptist Paper. The graduation ceremony was held on the UM’s campus on July 13. Todd Hicks, executive dean of the College of Health Professions and professor of nurse anesthesiology congratulated the 12-person class as the founding dean of UM’s DNAP program.
Meet Mobile County’s first female engineer: Kimberly Newberry Sanderson
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Commission appointed Kimberly Newberry Sanderson to county engineer on Monday in its regular meeting. According to a news release from Mobile County, Sanderson is the first female to be appointed to the position in the county’s 212-year history. Sanderson began acting as the county engineer on April […]
Over 33,000 gallons overflow into Chickasaw Creek: Mobile County Health Department
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — The Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board reported a sanitary sewer overflow that occurred over the weekend, according to a news release from the Mobile County Health Department. The sewer overflow began on Saturday, July 20, and ended on Sunday, July 21. According to the MCHD news release, heavy rain caused […]
Bank Independent named top bank in Alabama by Forbes
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Bank Independent in North Alabama, has been named the top bank in Alabama by Forbes for its "commitment to customer service and community investment." "Being named the top bank in Alabama by Forbes is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team members," said Rick Wardlaw, CEO of Bank Independent. “Our focus has always been on building strong relationships with our customers and communities. This recognition inspires us to continue striving to be the bank and employer of choice in the communities that we serve.”
Biden-Harris Administration announces $20.4M in funding to address pollution, stimulate economic growth in Alabama
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders with Land and Minerals Management traveled to Vestavia Hills, Alabama Wednesday to announce more than $20.4 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help address pollution, create jobs, and spur economic opportunities in the state. Millions of Americans live...
Another Alabama Red Lobster location reported closed
Tuscaloosa’s Red Lobster became the latest location of the chain to close in Alabama. According to the corporate website, the restaurant is no longer listed as open. In May, Red Lobster abruptly closed the doors of some 50 restaurants, including four locations in the state - in Auburn, Decatur, Huntsville and Mobile.
Summer Drought Spreading Across Central Alabama
During the warm months, Alabama is accustomed to the scorching hot temperatures and occasional afternoon downpour to replenish the dry soils. However, we are normally not prepared for growing drought concerns like many local farmers have been worried about this year. In fact, for some farmers, these are the driest conditions they’ve had since the […]
Alabama students bring invention, ingenuity to aerospace industry
Universities across Alabama have become hubs of aerospace innovation, with student and faculty projects that offer promising contributions for the global industry. The latest crop of this work involves plum NASA grants, deep dives into weather system data, space craft development and competitions on the national stage. “The spirit of...
Alabama lawmakers begin pre-filing bills ahead of 2025 legislative session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Some Alabama lawmakers are already preparing for next year’s legislative session, pre-filing bills on topics from crime to transportation. State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) would like to see fellow lawmakers pass a bill allowing the governor or attorney general to appoint an interim police chief in high crime areas. This […]
3 Alabama universities close DEI offices, shift staff
Three Alabama universities have closed their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices to comply with a state law. The University of Alabama (UA) System campuses, including the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, announced Tuesday the offices would be closed by Oct. 1…
Alabama students target international rocketry crown at Farnborough
A team of high school students from Alabama will compete for global honors in rocket building at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow. The students from Tharptown High School in Russellville won the American Rocketry Challenge in May, topping 922 teams in the overall competition and the top 100 that faced off in the national finals in The Plains, Virginia.
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