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Gulf Shores planning visitor safety in light of beach erosion
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WPMI) — The city of Gulf Shores was already concerned about beach erosion before severe weather came through this week. City council members met and discussed the current situation at a recent meeting. Gulf Shores beaches have some problems. “The winter storms have basically taken away...
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Mobile woman shot at during road rage incident
Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — A woman was reportedly shot at in broad daylight driving near the University of South Alabama. Police say it was a matter of road rage. The woman who was shot at says she is now living in fear. Wednesday, she was leaving Walmart with a...
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Investigators: Mary G Montgomery students stole credit cards to buy THC-laced candy
Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — The Mobile County Sheriff's Office says two Mary G. Montgomery students, a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old, are now also facing charges for taking pictures of people's credit cards at the fast food restaurant they worked at and using them to buy THC laced candy online. Semmes Police say several students ingested the drugs at school and two went to the hospital with adverse reactions. We asked authorities how minors are getting drugs online.
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Third suspect arrested in Mobile Walmart shooting
Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — 19-year-old Jimaurice Pierce has been arrested by the Mobile Police Department. He's the third teenager accused of being involved in the shooting at a local Walmart. Pierce was wanted for the December 27th shooting at the Walmart on the I-65 Service Road. He was also...
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Order of Athena Krewe coming together to build floats only weeks before Fat Tuesday
Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — In just 4 weeks, the ladies of the Order of Athena will show off their floats for Fat Tuesday. The all-female crew kicks off the Fat Tuesday festivities every year with their intricate float designs, but they ran into some trouble this year. They say the float maker they hired ran out on them. They say they were left with nothing but a bunch of half-finished floats. They only had 7 weeks to get all 8 of their floats done, but they tell me this struggle has made their sisterhood even stronger.
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Youth trainer asks Mobile to fix up Heroes Park
Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — For Derick Payne, Heroes Park on Old Military Road feels more like a forgotten park. The youth coach says the fields aren't safe for young athletes to play or practice on. "If you bring your kid out to train, you wouldn't want him come back...
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March for Life in downtown Mobile January 27
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The 2023 March for Life Mobile will be held Friday, January 27, 2023 at Cathedral Square in downtown Mobile. The RALLY begins at 9:45 am with live praise and worship music, dynamic pro-life speakers, and prayers for the unborn. The MARCH begins at 10:30 am along designated streets in downtown Mobile.
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"Copycat" edibles make it tough to differentiate between everyday snacks and THC products
Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — A third Mary G Montgomery student faces charges connected to the THC laced candy Semmes Police discovered inside of the school. Police say several students ate the candy and were hospitalized. It's becoming a problem across the nation. In a recent study published by the Journal of Pediatrics from 2017 to 2021, Poison Control saw more than a 1,000% increase in calls about children eating cannabis edibles. Officials say parents need to monitor what their children are buying and eating, but it's very difficult to spot the difference between a harmless snack and one that's infused with THC.
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Mobile's NAACP President talks possible protesting in the wake of Tyre Nichols death
Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — On Friday, officials in Memphis released police body and car dash camera video showing the confrontation between police and 29-year-old Tyre Nichols following a traffic stop. Nichols died three days later in the hospital from injuries family members say were caused by a police beating.
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Friday Night Live: Mobile's free quarterly concert series returns Feb 10
The City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department Presents: Friday Night Live free quarterly concert series. Kick-off this year's free, family-friendly Friday Night Live Concert Series with six different Brass Bands in celebration of Mardi Gras. Friday, February 10th, 2023 Cathedral Square, Mobile, AL 5:30-10 p.m. Get ready to party...
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Man charged with NYE shooting and murder in downtown Mobile indicted in federal court
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Thomas Earl Thomas, the man charged with New Years Eve shooting and murder in downtown Mobile, has now been indicted in federal court. Thomas is charged with illegal possession of a machine gun and possession of an unregistered firearm. The indictment alleges that the Glock...
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Daphne Middle School evacuated after threat, Daphne East Elementary put on lockdown
DAPHNE, Ala. (WPMI) — Daphne Police update on school lockdowns, evacuations >>. According to police, a phone call to Daphne Middle School Friday morning around 10:15 warned of a bomb. Police say the call appeared to be made from a juvenile across the country. Police swept the school without finding anything.
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More than 400 people join march for life through Downtown Mobile
Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — More than 400 people marched through downtown mobile this morning. It's the first march for life event in our area since Roe Versus Wade was overturned last June. Their message was simple: support life. Sarah Eubanks used to work in a mobile abortion clinic. Eubanks...
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Mobile County NAACP President responds to Tyre Nichols video
Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — "The acts of those officers were hideous, the outcome was sad," said Robert Clopton, Mobile County NAACP President. Mobile county NAACP President Robert Clopton sat down with NBC15 Emily Pounds Friday as the bodycam footage of the violent arrest of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols was released to the public.
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Americorps Seniors Foster Grandparent program recruiting in Mobile Jan 26
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Americorps Seniors Foster Grandparent program - Mobile County is holding a senior roundup recruiting event for foster grandparents Thursday January 26 at Semmes Regional Library. SENIOR ROUNDUP RECRUITING EVENT. SEMMES REGIONAL LIBRARY THURSDAY JANUARY 26 10:20 AM - 1:30 PM. Must be age 55 or...
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New Africatown Experience gives graduates 4-month training session
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — On Wed., Jan. 25, a graduation ceremony took place for five new experience-giver businesses planning to start tours in Africatown. Over the last four months Visit Mobile, in collaboration with Michelle Browder of More Than Tours, Montgomery, AL, has been working with individuals from the Africatown community on training to become storytellers. The desire of these storytellers is to turn their authentic stories into tours and experiences in order to create their own small businesses around them.
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Georgia governor declares state of emergency following violent weekend protests in Atlanta
WASHINGTON (TND) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency Thursday authorizing the use of up to 1,000 members of the Georgia National Guard for a 15-day period after protests in downtown Atlanta turned violent over the weekend. The governor's office wrote that demonstrations following the police...
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Salute to our Veterans: PFC Clifton Richardson
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — NBC 15 is giving a salute to our veterans. Tonight we honor PFC Clifton Richardson who served 5 years in the U.S. Army. Thank you for your service, PFC Clifton Richardson.
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City of Mobile announces Black History Month 2023 events
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Join us every Wednesday as we focus on the progress and diversity ofBlack History Month!. Feb. 1st, 6PM at Thomas Sullivan Community Center (351 N Catherine Street) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Seminar. Join us as we create a space for people to learn, listen, and...
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Being a Foster Grandparent isn't what you think. Actually, it's a whole lot more
Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — Debbie has some time on her hands. "I'm currently unemployed and it’s an opportunity to give back somewhat." And on this morning, she's at the Semmes Public Library, sitting down with some people who are looking for folks just like her. "They enjoy what...
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