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Baseball Recap: St. Stephens' loss ends four-game winning streak on the road
St. Stephens and East Rowan squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but St. Stephens had to settle for second. They lost 9-3 to the East Rowan Mustangs. St. Stephens' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak. For East Rowan's part, the team relied heavily on Harrison...
Storms send up to 50,000 gallons of sanitary sewer overflow into Saraland: MCHD
SARALAND, Ala. (WKRG) — Saraland Water and Sewer Service reported a sanitary sewer overflow on Friday, according to the Mobile County Health Department. According to an MCHD news release, the overflow resulted from Friday’s strong storms that crossed over Mobile County. “According to Saraland officials, there was a higher-than-normal flow rate because of holding final […]
Saraland Athletic Trainer Awarded Statewide Award
Anna Szymanski, an athletic trainer with Infirmary Health’s sports medicine program who works with Saraland City Schools, was recently awarded the Alabama Athletic Trainers Association Life Saver Award for her role in an event at Saraland High School in 2023. The award, created in 2024, is given to an athletic trainer who has represented the profession well and used their training to provide lifesaving services or other humanitarian efforts. In November 2023, a parent at a Saraland High School basketball game was unconscious in the stands. Szymanski jumped into action and, along with other medical professionals in attendance, began rendering aid. Thanks to the group’s efforts, the unconscious parent regained consciousness and was transferred to the hospital. Saraland City Schools also recognized Szymanski for her service.
Prosecutors can use blood test – but not Saraland man’s 6 prior DUI convictions – at murder trial
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Prosecutors can use evidence taken from the blood of a Saraland man accused of causing a fatal drunken driving accident, but they cannot tell jurors about prior convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol, a judge ruled Tuesday. The case involves a fatal wreck in...
33 Teams in 33 Days: Saraland Spartans
SARALAND, Ala. (WKRG) — High school football spring practice rolls on for teams along the Gulf Coast. WKRG’s in-depth look into local programs continues with “33 Teams in 33 Days” paying a visit to Saraland High School. The Spartans are coming off yet another deep playoff run that ended in the Class 6A state championship […]
Softball Game Preview: LeRoy Heads Out
LeRoy has enjoyed a six-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the St. Joseph-Ogden Spartans at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. LeRoy will head into Tuesday's game out to bounce back: they won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They lost 6-0 to Tremont.
Perdido Key Area Chamber to honor service members at first-ever luncheon
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Perdido Key Area Chamber is hosting a new event for Military Appreciation Month to honor active duty and retired service members. According to a release, the chamber is preparing for its first-ever Military Appreciation Luncheon. The Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at […]
Several area school systems announce delayed starts on Friday due to weather
(WALA) - A number of area school systems have announced planned delayed starts on Friday due to the threat of severe weather along the Gulf Coast. Okaloosa County Schools - All North End Schools are canceled today due to the severe weather that came through Okaloosa County this morning which caused wide spread power outages as well as downed trees and power lines.The following schools will be closed today. Antioch Elementary School, Baker School, Bob Sikes Elementary School, Crestview High School, Davidson Middle School, Laurel Hill School, Northwood Elementary School, Richbourg School, Riverside Elementary School, Shoal River Middle School, Southside Primary School, Walker Elementary School: All Central and South Zone Schools will be open and start 3 hours later than their regular times. All school district maintenance crews, administrators, and power providers are working diligently to restore power throughout the county. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding.
Perdido Key residents upset over lack of input on Johnson Beach Road makeover
PERDIDO KEY, Fla. -- Johnson Beach Road in Perdido Key is getting a makeover, but many residents are not happy about it. The county says this restoration project helps alleviate the environmental impacts that building the seven-mile multi-use path causes. But residents say this brings up a larger issue of feeling out-of-the-loop when it comes to county decisions and projects.
Coastal Alabama Community College announces new vice president
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Coastal Alabama Community College will welcome a new vice president next month. Dr. Lonnie Burnett was named the new Vice President of the college, according to a press release. He is set to join Coastal Alabama Community College on June 1. “Dr. Burnett has demonstrated a commitment to education and […]
Holt’s walk off blast leads Indians to state tournament
Mya Holt walked to the plate in the most important at-bat of her high school career. With Wetumpka trailing by one run, Holt looked over to Saraland’s dugout as she thought she was going to be intentionally walked. When she wasn’t, she stepped into the batter’s box with two outs and Bailey Carlisle standing on second base, representing the game-tying run.
33 Teams in 33 Days: Satsuma Gators
SATSUMA, Ala. (WKRG) — Spring football practice continues for high school teams along the Gulf Coast. WKRG’s in-depth look at area teams heads over to Satsuma High School for 33 Teams in 33 Days. The Gators took a huge step forward following a 1-9 campaign in 2022. Satsuma went 5-5 and fell just short of […]
Woman’s car damaged after receiving diesel fuel instead of gas in Saraland
SARALAND, Ala. (WALA) - Imagine paying for regular, unleaded gas and finding out you received diesel. That’s what a woman in Mobile County says happened to her recently. FOX10 talked to two customers who were either directly impacted or related to someone who was impacted. About two weeks ago,...
Baldwin County residents voice concerns over Vaughn School at Stockton community meeting
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — What once was a school and what some considered to be the heart of the Vaughn community’s civic and social life is now a pile of rubble. Demolition has begun at the Vaughn School which closed to students in 2009. On Friday, nearby residents gathered for a community meeting to discuss their concerns over the demolition and other issues residents are facing.
Saraland residents deal with brown water in pipes
SARALAND, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s been a problem for weeks for residents of Saraland—turning on your faucets to see discolored water. WKRG News 5 investigated and asked why this is happening and how long residents can expect it. Saraland resident Amanda Bergeron is one of many facing this problem, and it’s making her weary about […]
‘We are going to get you later’: testimony reveals threat in Gulf Shores spring break shooting
Just over a month ago, there was chaos in Gulf Shores as shots were fired along the beachfront during a busy week of Spring Break. The Bay Minette teenager accused of firing those shots and wounding another teen was in court Thursday where we learned more about what may have sparked the violence.
Baseball Game Preview: LeRoy on Home-Turf
The LeRoy Panthers will be playing at home against the Watseka Warriors at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. LeRoy is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak. Things were looking good for LeRoy after they put the first points on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 13-3 to Okaw Valley.
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