Daphne Animal Shelter holds Clear the Shelters event
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - The all-new Daphne Animal Shelter joined with Telemundo and others for the Clear the Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign. Clear the Shelters is part of a national campaign that since 2015 has helped more than one point 2 million pets find new homes. Officials with...
Support pours in for teen at softball benefit tournament after horrible crash
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Support is pouring in a for a Semmes teen after a crash nearly took his life. Family members of Kameron Morrissette said the crash happened on I-65 near the Halls Mill Road overpass and the Government Boulevard exit. The single vehicle crash in June left the...
Bridge work will require daytime closure of Intracoastal Waterway starting August 11
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Orange Beach has posted on its Facebook page that work on the new AL 180 Connector fixed bridge will require daytime closure of Intracoastal Waterway August 11-15. Here is the post:. Please plan accordingly…Bridge work will require daytime closure of Intracoastal Waterway, August...
Flood advisory affecting Baldwin County Sunday night due to significant downpours
On Sunday at 7:19 p.m. a flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9:15 p.m. for Baldwin County. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," says the weather service. "Turn around, don't...
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Baldwin County Saturday – gusts could peak at 30...
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 2:54 p.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 3:45 p.m. for Baldwin County. Wind gusts of up to 30 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are anticipated. "At 2:54 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Bay Minette, moving north...
Back-to-school bash held for Orange Grove, Renaissance Garden communities
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It won’t be long before kids go back to school. Today, some area children had an opportunity to have some fun while receiving supplies to get ready for the upcoming academic year. Renaissance Corridor held its back-to-school bash earlier today on North Joachim Street in...
Sunday FUNday to see morning sunshine with few afternoon storms
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – It’s been a great kick off weekend for the month of August thus far and Sunday is looking to keep the trend going. Saturday night will get down into the upper 70s then morning sunshine leads to temperatures in the low 90s so nothing getting in the way of your Sunday […]
Bankhead Tunnel closes for upgrades periodically
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Department of Transportation, or ALDOT, says night time closures of the Bankhead Tunnel will take place beginning Sunday, August 3, for electrical and lighting system upgrades. Here is part of the release:. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin Phase 2 of...
Church facility in Mobile and three new merchants in Foley among new real estate...
Living Word Christian Center paid $1.7 million for a 25,000-square-foot church facility at 3275 Halls Mill Road in Mobile, according to The Weavil Company, who represented the seller. John Vallas of Vallas Realty worked for the church. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
City of Mobile to hold wreath laying ceremony Monday in honor of Coast Guard
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Mobile has announced that it will join with the Coast Guard in celebrating the branch’s 235th anniversary Monday, August 4th. it is planning a wreath laying at the Coast Guard Memorial at Battleship Memorial Park. Here is a part of a release...
