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CLARKE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A woman from Jackson is dead and another is hurt after a multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning. A news release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says 77-year-old Lillie Smith died when the Jaguar she was driving collided with a pick-up truck on US Highway 43 at about 6:30 Saturday morning. […]

MONROE COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is urgently searching for a man who is suspected in a woman’s murder and who is considered armed and dangerous. In a post on the department’s Facebook page, Monroe County Sheriff Tom Boatwright on Sunday urged the community...

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Officials with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency say they responded to a plane crash Friday in Mobile County near Mount Vernon. According to a news release, troopers with ALEA’s Marine Division responded to a plane crash Friday morning at 11 in the Mobile River east of Mt. Vernon. A Cessna […]

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WEBB'S Cafe in Calvert is a beloved spot for locals and travelers. The cozy restaurant is known for its warm atmosphere and tasty food, serving a variety of dishes that embody Southern hospitality. The "Queen Bee" Burger is a standout dish at this place, loved by many and highly praised.

• The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Choctaw, Clarke, Monroe, Washington, and Wilcox counties in Southwest Alabama until 2 a.m. Sunday. • It also provides guidelines on what to do during a tornado, depending on whether you are at home, at work or school, outdoors, or in a vehicle.

TUSCALOOSA — People often say, “It’ll take the National Guard to stop me.” But in Leroy’s case, not even the National Guard could prevent the Bears from winning their seventh state football championship. Now that’s saying something. That is also a tribute to Chan Lowe,...

An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 2:15 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3 a.m. for Washington, Clarke, Wilcox and Monroe counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At 2:15 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong...

This is an opinion piece. It’s hard to imagine a team facing much more adversity this year than the Leroy Bears. It’s also hard to imagine a team dealing with it any better. Despite losing head coach Jason Massey to deployment after four games, top-ranked Leroy completed the...

Two teams have a chance to repeat as state champions today in Day 2 of the AHSAA Super 7. Leroy goes for its second straight 1A state title at 3 p.m. against Coosa Christian. The Bears have returned to the title game despite the mid-season departure of head coach Jason Massey, who was deployed. In the nightcap, Ramsay goes for a repeat 5A title against Mark Hudspeth and upstart Gulf Shores. That game kicks at 7 p.m.

The Elba Tigers saw their dreams of a state championship turn into a nightmare with only 56-seconds left on the clock Friday night in a heartbreaking 27-24 semifinal loss to the defending state champion Leroy Bears, at Leroy. Elba wasted an early scoring opportunity after reaching a first down at...

A new documentary is being filmed featuring McIntosh, a small Washington County town with nine chemical plants, but instead of pollution and environmental justice, the documentary is expected to focus on allegations of stolen land. Last month, Tyrik “Keyz” Washington, founder of New Day Music Group, an entertainment and media...

State Senator and Congressional District 2 candidate Merika Coleman has initiated the launch of a district-wide tour in response to the recent closure of the maternity ward at a rural Alabama hospital.  The referenced closure occurred on Nov. 18, when Monroe County Hospital shuttered its maternity ward, leaving the community without a local birthing hospital. […] The post Candidate Coleman initiates district tour appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.

Washington County Public School Superintendent Lisa Connell will not cancel school for the Class 1A state championship, in which Leroy High School will play, News 5 has learned.

Rebecca's Country Buffet in Calvert is a haven for authentic country cooking. This cute restaurant is known for its lovely menu that rarely changes, giving a comforting experience to its customers. Rebecca's buffet is amazing! They have so many options to choose from, there's something for everyone. It's definitely a satisfying experience.

Next year will mark the 40th anniversary of the federal declaration of plants in McIntosh, Alabama as superfund sites, when the Olin Corporation plant and the Ciba-Geigy plant in the small Washington County town were named to the “National Priorities List” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - We showed you Gulf Shores sendoff earlier in the show -- other area teams headed to Tuscaloosa for the Super 7 -- include Mobile Christian, Leroy, and Saraland. The Leroy Bears are set to face-off with Coosa Christian. “I feel good -- I think everybody else...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Sunday is $3.158, a week ago the price is $3.243 , according to AAA.

A Gulf Shores attorney will spend four months in a federal prison for smuggling synthetic marijuana into the Monroe County Detention Center, according to the U.S. Attorneys Office. Michael Leonides Santos, 36, was arrested in February 2022 after corrections officers seized papers from a federal inmate which were soaked with...