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Two arrested, others hurt after police chase, rollover crash: Semmes PD
SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — Semmes Police are investigating after an early morning police chase ends in a rollover crash. Police say it started on Moffett Road before dawn Saturday morning when police attempted to pull a vehicle over. The driver then led police on a high-speed chase that ended when the vehicle flipped in a […]
Arcelormittal To Add Plant In Calvert
ArcelorMittal has been awarded $280 million in federal income tax credits for an additional plant in Calvert, Business Alabama reports. The company plans an advanced manufacturing plant capable of delivering 150,000 mT of non-grain-oriented electrical steel annually. The funds come from the Qualifying Advanced Energy Product Credit, which can fund up to 30% of a project that helps secure the domestic clean energy supply chain. The company plans an annealing pickling line, a cold-rolling mill, an annealing coating line and other facilities. These are to create 1,300 construction and 260 permanent jobs. It is to be built near the AM/NS Calvert plant, which includes a hot strip mill, a cold rolling mill, hot dip galvanizing lines, a river terminal, a rail yard and an under-construction electric arc furnace. The company notes that the specialty steel is especially useful in producing electric vehicles, which, in turn, help meet federal clean energy goals.
Washington County makes Reeltown earn series victory and the future looks bright: ‘We got life back in this place’
CHATOM — Washington County coach Justin Whitsett looked around his sand-splotched field after his team’s season ended in a 5-3 loss to Reeltown Saturday in the state playoffs and what he saw encouraged him. Like the grass on the field, which had to be repaired when cranes trampled...
Quest for electric cars brings hundreds of jobs and billion-dollar steel plant to Calvert
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — More good economic news for South Alabama In what is expected to be a major boost for America’s electric car industry. ArcelorMittal, the company that owns the AM/NS steel plant in Calvert just north of Mobile has just announced a plan to build yet another steel plant on that site, bringing with it hundreds of construction jobs and permanent jobs as well.
Clean Out & Recycle Day happening in Bay Minette Saturday
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Bay Minette is hosting its Clean Out & Recycle Day on Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will offer residents an opportunity to get rid of unwanted items for free at City Hall, according to a release from Bay Minette officials. Some of the things residents […]
Finally on the same page: Mobile District Attorney and Prichard Police
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile District Attorney, Prichard Police Chief and Mobile County Sheriff’s Office have agreed that they are finally on the same page when it comes to working together. In a private meeting Wednesday afternoon, Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood and Prichard Police Chief Walter Knight talked for about an hour […]
147 Townhomes coming to Semmes
SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — Officials with the City of Semmes announced on their Facebook page Wednesday that plans are being made to develop 147 townhomes. According to the post, the Semmes Planning Commission approved the subdivision of phases one and two of the PUD of Admiral Landing Tuesday afternoon. The master plan was also approved. […]
Miss Saraland High School: Stylish Seniors Clothing Drive
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - From the Senior Breakfast to Awards Night, seniors have multiple events to attend at the end of the year. These events require students to dress in attire such as Sunday best and dressy casual. It is always fun to get something new to wear, however that can be an added expense to the other fees, dues, and payments required upon graduation. Therefore, my clothing drive called Stylish Seniors encourages students and members of our community to make donations of clothing items suitable for these events. This year’s event began April 1st and will conclude next Tuesday April 30th . Miss Saraland 2024 Armani Dixon joined us on Studio 10 to tell us more about it.
Expect nickel-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Washington County Saturday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 6:49 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Washington County. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) are expected. "At 6:48 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 4 miles east of...
Prichard Police investigating possible vehicular homicide
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — The Prichard Police Department is investigating a possible vehicular homicide. A man was killed possibly by being struck by an unknown vehicle, according to officials. Anyone with information contact the Prichard Police Department at 251-452-2211. Police are not releasing the victim’s identity or cause of death at this time. This is […]
No. 7 Spanish Fort continues win streak, sweeps No. 5 Saraland in Class 6A playoffs
Spanish Fort’s John Henry Winstead struck out the last two batters to escape a bases-loaded jam and end the game as the visiting No. 7 Toros held off No. 5 Saraland 3-1 Friday night to sweep the Class 6A second-round playoff series. Spanish Fort (26-10), which has won 12...
St. Mary’s Steak Out Weekend to fund school’s structural improvements
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — St. Mary’s Steak Out Weekend is almost here with events for the whole family! The weekend consists of several events including Mix and Mingle, Kids Play Day and Steak Out: Before Kids Play Day, there will be a memorial walk for a former St. Mary’s teacher who passed away. “The first […]
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