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Century Plant blooms in Robertsdale
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s not once a century, but it’s once in long while. This is video from the home of Clay and Brenda Allison in Robertsdale. This Century Plant was planted at their home when they moved there in 2005 and in about last week, it just started blooming. A giant stalk began […]
Fairhope PD arrests 2 teens accused of luring men to apartment, robbing them
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - The Fairhope Police Department on Friday arrested two people accused of luring victims by advertising an iPhone for sale, then robbing them. Officers arrested 18-year-old Lorenzo Guzeman-Reyes of Fairhope along with a 17-year-old in connection with the crime. Police said the incident happened May 5...
Update: Penny-sized hail and damaging winds expected with thunderstorms in Baldwin County Friday
On Friday at 5:18 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning valid until 5:30 p.m. for Baldwin County. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) are expected. "At 5:18 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Summerdale, or 4 miles south...
Alabama will screen newborns for more rare diseases thanks to Foley teen, family and advocates
A bill to expand Alabama’s screening of newborns for rare diseases, which is vital for early intervention and treatment that can lengthen and improve the quality of lives, has become law thanks to an outgoing 15-year-old from Foley, his family and a grassroots organization. The Zachary Thomas Newborn Screening...
Baldwin County High School holds graduation
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Baldwin County High School Class of 2024 walked across the stage at a new venue Friday. Due to the threat of severe weather, the BCHS graduation was moved to the First Baptist Church of Bay Minette. GRADUATION LOCATION: “While the scenery was different, the event still served as a […]
Aniah's Law hearing set for murder suspect in Stockton shooting
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Tyquan French, 19, is accused of shooting and killing 24-year-old Christian Bradley during a May Day celebration Saturday night. Authorities believe Bradley was the intended target. "We think that he had a continued argument that had actually started maybe a week before with one of...
East Canal Road widening project complete in Orange Beach
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - A project to widen East Canal Road from Highway 161 to Wilson Boulevard has wrapped up, the city of Orange Beach announced Saturday. Work was complete as of Friday, the city said. According to the city’s Facebook page, the roughly 1.4-mile section of Canal Road...
Baldwin County teen catches pending state record fish
ELBERTA, Ala. (WALA) - A Baldwin County teenager has quite a fish story to tell. The Elberta High School junior was on a solo after school fishing trip Tuesday, May 14, 2024 when he hooked into something big. A few frantic moments and a bent hook later, he was able to land the new pending Alabama state record snook.
Hangout Fest 2024 advice: Brace for traffic, get the app, mind the weather
Give yourself a little extra time to allow for road work. Get the festival app. And if bad weather moves in, it’s better to heed warnings early and calmly, rather than late and in a rush. With the 2024 Hangout Music Fest set to open amid scattered thunderstorms, one...
Hangout Fest proceeds despite weather concerns, plans in place for safety
Hangout Fest is underway right now on the beaches of Gulf Shores. This weekend's weather could put a damper on the music festival. The show is rain or shine. The city of Gulf Shores says if there is lightning , thousands of festival-goers will be evacuated. We spoke with city...
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