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An Alabama Man Found a Blue Box on the Shore in Daphne. He Thought it was a Tacklebox. Inside, he Finds Human Baby Ashes
Zack LoveDaphne, ALUSPS Temporarily Suspends Service in Parts of Alabama
Bryan DijkhuizenMobile, AL4 Amazing Pizza Places in Alabama
Alina AndrasAlabama StateA Group of Five Guys Employees Refused to Serve Police Officers, Sparking Controversy
Ingram AtkinsonDaphne, AL5 Popular Beaches in Alabama and Fun Things to Do There
Jameson StewardAlabama State
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We now know the story behind Mobile Bay's little blue coffin
DAPHNE, Ala. (WPMI) — It's the kind of mystery that troubles the mind and tugs at the heart. A little blue box- one that might easily be mistaken for a fishing tackle box- found on a stretch of beach along the Eastern Shore. Inside, not hooks, nor lures nor...
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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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Mystic Mutts of Revelry 2023 parade in Fairhope Feb 11
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Get ready to strut your mutt in the annual Mystic Mutts of Revelry pet parade presented by McSharry's Irish Pub, benefiting The Haven No-Kill Animal Shelter. MMOR RESOURCES:. Watch this cool video with more MMOR info!. Thanks to our Sponsors. PRESENTING - McSharry's Irish Pub.
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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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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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Fallen tree causes damage to Bay Minette home
Bay Minette, Ala. (WPMI) — Some did not escape the severe weather unscathed Tuesday night. A Bay Minette couple is now dealing with a tree that fell on their house, crashing through the roof. Even before the storm system cleared out of the area, the sound of hammering nails...
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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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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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Two-alarm boat fire at Blakeley Boatworks
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Mobile Fire-Rescue, on January 23, 2023, at approximately 6:09 PM, Mobile Fire-Rescue Department companies (E3, E8, E2, E11, E14, R3, R8, T4, T17, FB2, D1, D3) were dispatched to Blakeley Boatworks (401 Cochrane Causeway) for reports of a marine vessel on fire in dry dock.
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Family impacted by recent Mobile Police chase takes concerns to city leaders
MOBILE, Ala (WPMI) — Speaking at the city council meeting Tuesday, Christopher Edwards made it clear he wants answers after a car slammed into his sister's home off Stanton Road earlier this month. The driver 34-year-old Joseph Pritchet died. Mobile Police say he was driving fast and lost control as they chased him when he wouldn't stop.
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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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Salute to our Veterans: SSG Walter Eugene Daniels
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — NBC 15 is giving a salute to our veterans. Tonight we honor SSG Walter Eugene Daniels who served in the U.S. Army. He lost his life during the Vietnam War. He was from Mobile. Thank you for your service and for giving the ultimate sacrifice,...
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Can you identify them? MPD release video of suspects in downtown sculpture vandalism
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile Police Department needs help identifying the subjects in the attached photos and video. According to Mobile Police, on Friday, January 20, 2023, at approximately 8:00 a.m., an officer observed significant property damage to an oyster sculpture at 150 Dauphin Street, Bienville Square Park. During the investigation, the officer reviewed surveillance video and discovered two unknown male subjects were walking in the area just after midnight on January 20th. One of the unknown male subjects intentionally damaged the sculpture by kicking it onto the ground.
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Mobile Police respond to Baker High School in response to terrorist threat on social media
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Mobile Police, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at approximately 10:15 a.m., officers responded to Baker High School in reference to a social media post circulating concerning a possible threat. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a student may have circulated the media post. The...
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Foley PD: Suspect in pepper spray assault found in the woods
FOLEY, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Foley Police, on Sunday, January 22, 2023, officers from the Foley Police Department responded to a report of an assault that occurred in front of Firehouse Subs in the 100 block of 9th Ave. Upon arrival, officers were notified that a black female, later identified as Keziah Gregoria Morales (Age 23), approached an employee of Firehouse Subs while he was outside on break and pepper sprayed him in the face. The victim told police that the female offender chased him inside of the store as he tried to get away from her. When she entered the store, his co-workers helped to get the offender off of him. After a short physical struggle with the employees, the offender was pushed outside, and she fled on foot. A Foley K9 Unit responded and located Keziah Morales in a wooded area nearby.
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Investigators: MGM 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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Folk duo Hungrytown performs at Foley Library
FOLEY, Ala. (WPMI) — Folk musicians, Hungrytown, will be performing in person once again at the Foley Public Library on Tues, Feb 7, 2023 @ 6 pm. Seating is limited so reservations are required. After a couple of years of only Zoom performances, Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson—otherwise known...
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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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Foley High School prepping students for college with 5-week ACT boot camp
Foley, Ala. (WPMI) — For the first time in 30 years, high school students taking the ACT college admissions test had an average score below 20... And 42-percent of high school juniors tested met none of the subject benchmarks in English, reading, science and math. Which are indicators of how well students are expected to perform in college courses -- according to a study published in the associated press.
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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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