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Theodore meth dealer receives prison sentence: USDOJ
THEODORE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Theodore man was sentenced to 90 months in prison on a charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to the United States Department of Justice. Court documents say Jason Duane Reynolds, 45, was involved with several other people in a “large-scale conspiracy” where significant amounts of […]
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 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.
Sunshine and hot temperatures return for the days ahead
(WALA) - After a very active period of weather on the Gulf Coast, things will finally calm down in the days ahead. Sunshine returns on Sunday, and we are set for a stretch of dry and hot days, with little rain in the forecast over the next week. SUNDAY:. After...
Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert Coming To Fairhope
The 2nd Annual Lost Shaker Salute to Jimmy Buffett will be held on June 1 at 3-9 p.m. rain or shine on the beach at American Legion Post 199 in Fairhope. There will be music by The Wrong Terns and the Street Folks and food trucks. Tickets are $25 per person, and merchandise is available. Sponsorships are available at email.
How to watch Florida softball on TV, livestream in NCAA Gainesville Regional finals against South Alabama
Florida softball will look to clinch the 2024 NCAA Gainesville Regional with a win Sunday against South Alabama in the regional finals. The number four national seed Florida Gators (48-12) have won 10 straight and are 2-0 so far in the double-elimination tournament. A win for Florida would secure its first trip to the Super Regionals since 2022.
Risk zone for severe weather & flooding late week into weekend
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — We go under a Level 1 slight risk of severe weather Thursday night with isolated severe thunderstorms possible. Friday into Saturday. multiple rounds of strong to possibly severe storms are expected. During this time, the risk of severe weather is a Level 2 (slight) for the western zones of the viewing area including Mobile, Baldwin counties and stretching to Pensacola northward into W Monroe county. Potential threats are damaging winds up to 60mph, large hail and a tornado or two can't be ruled out.
Exceptional Foundation Fundraiser Set For Next Month
The Exceptional Foundation Gulf Coast third-annual Karaoke Night is taking place on June 27 at 5:30-8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 28788 North Main Street in Daphne. Karaoke will be by Evans Weddings, and there will be food from Moe’s BBQ and a chance to win cash prizes. Tickets are $15 for one and $25 for two. The nonprofit provides social and recreational opportunities to the special needs community of Baldwin and Mobile counties from its location at the church.
$500 vet bill allegedly turned into Alabama murder-for-hire scheme involving 3 sisters
Three sisters, two of them Alabama residents, conspired to hire a Fairhope woman to kill one of the sister’s son-in-law, who the sisters believed were abusing another sister, according to a complaint filed in U.S. District Court this week. According to court records, the woman they hired, a convicted...
Therapeutic ‘Comfort Cubs’ teddy bears heading to Israel
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - More than 750 therapeutic Comfort Cubs are shipping out to war-torn Israel and surrounding areas. This is thanks to a partnership between Disaster and Victim Services International, the United Cajun Navy and the Comfort Cub Organization. Three pallets were loaded up in Daphne and are now...
Man arrested after stealing car from local repair shop: Mobile Police
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A man was arrested after Mobile Police found him with a car that had been stolen from a repair shop. According to a release from the department, officers were called to Eddie’s Automotive around 8 a.m. Thursday for a report of an overnight burglary. LOCATION: Officers found that a window at […]
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