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Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office seeks help finding missing teenager
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Deputies with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a teenager who they said ran away. 17-year-old Cyrus Wiggins was last seen on April 18 getting on a school bus from County Road 87 in Robertsdale, according to a BCSO Facebook post. Cyrus is a student at Robertsdale High […]
First transitional housing program in Baldwin County celebrates 1st anniversary, success
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County’s first transitional housing program is celebrating a “significant milestone” — its first anniversary. Dumas Wesley Community Center’s transitional housing program, the Baldwin Family Village, which opened in April of 2023 is celebrating its first anniversary, but officials say the real thing they are celebrating is the success of […]
Wawa officially opens first location in Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Welcome to Wawa. Those words were said for the first time in the state of Alabama as the store officially opened its first store in the state. The store is located on Greeno Road in Fairhope and after years of being a staple in the northeast, Alabama now gets the chance to enjoy all it has to offer.
‘All Abilities’ job fair held in Robertsdale
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WALA) - Nearly 90 teens from Baldwin County schools participated in the second annual All Abilities Job Fair Thursday in Robertsdale. The event was open to 10th-12th grade students with special abilities and offered an opportunity for them to step into the workforce. Organizers said participating businesses more...
2X Monster Trucks Live Tour coming to Baldwin County in May
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The 2X Monster Trucks Live Tour — a tour featuring some of the most recognized and popular trucks — is returning to the Baldwin County Fairgrounds Arena for two shows. According to a press release, the event scheduled for May 4 marks the Robertsdale debut of monster truck legend and […]
ECSO investigating after man shot in foot at Burgess Road gas station overnight
The Escambia County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred overnight Wednesday at a gas station off Palafox Street. ECSO spokesperson Morgan Lewis told the News Journal that around 8 p.m. two individuals exchanged gunfire at the corner of Burgess Road and Palafox street. "One of them got struck...
Cause of fire that destroyed Stapleton business remains under investigation
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A large fire destroyed a Baldwin County business early Wednesday morning. The Stapleton Volunteer Fire Department along with several other agencies responded to the blaze at Industrial Fiberglass Specialty on Pine Road South. Although the building was a total loss, no one was injured, authorities said.
Study: Blight, safety, schools threaten NAS Pensacola
Issues of blight and public safety have long dogged West Pensacola. However, these concerns are attracting renewed attention after a recent study identified them as threats to the military’s continued presence in Escambia County. The Naval Air Station Pensacola Compatible Use Study was presented to the Escambia County Board...
Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office holds vigil to remember victims who passed due to crime
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — There are over 50 crime victims who once lived in Baldwin County. Families and friends came together Tuesday night in front of the Baldwin County Courthouse to honor those who have passed due to crime-related incidents. The candles were lit as people bowed their heads in front of the courthouse […]
Police: Asphalt had to be replaced at Fairhope Pier due to vandalism
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - A section of asphalt at the Fairhope Municipal Pier had to be replaced after efforts failed to clean off vulgar words and images that had been spray painted by a vandal, city officials said. Attempts to remove the graffiti using detergent and a power washer were...
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