Westbound Bayway Crash Blocks Lane, Backs Up Mobile Morning Commute
MOBILE, Ala. — Drivers heading into downtown Mobile ran into delays Thursday morning after a crash on the westbound Bayway. The accident left the left lane blocked about two miles…
EPA grant to fund effort to cut trash flowing into Dog River
MOBILE, Ala. — Trash washing into Dog River has been a persistent problem for years, and a local group is poised to expand its cleanup work with the help of…
Dauphin Island Officials Warn of Saltwater Flooding and Rip Currents as Gulf System Passes
Even with the track of a tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico trending west of the Alabama coast, Dauphin Island officials cautioned in July 2019 that the island could…
Coal ash pond at Plant Barry raises environmental concerns along the Mobile River
MOBILE, Ala. — A massive coal ash pond at Alabama Power’s Plant Barry sits just feet from the Mobile River, holding roughly 20 million tons of contaminated residue behind an…
Buns sold at Walmart, Sam’s Club and other retailers recalled in Alabama
Several varieties of buns sold at national grocery retailers — including stores in Alabama — are being voluntarily recalled over a possible contamination, the manufacturer announced. Flowers Foods said the…
Alabama Hip-Hop Week Marks 12 Years With First Statewide Tour
Alabama Hip-Hop Week, founded in Mobile by Kalenski “DJ Dirty Dan” Adams, celebrates its 12th year with its first statewide tour, bringing Urban Summit outreach events and homegrown music culture…
Restaurant Review: Cafe Acadiana Serves Up a Taste of Louisiana in Silverhill
Cafe Acadiana in Silverhill has built a loyal following for its Louisiana-style gumbo, boudin balls and etouffee, offering Baldwin County a taste of Cajun cooking just off the highway.
From Julio Jones to the Next Wave: Why the Gulf Coast Keeps Producing Elite Athletes
From Julio Jones and DeMarcus Cousins to rising prospects like Lee Hunter and Bubba Thompson, the Alabama Gulf Coast continues to produce elite athletes across football, basketball and baseball at…
Dozens of Tire Blowouts After Nails and Screws Scattered Across I-10 Bridge in Jackson County, Mississippi
Drivers on westbound Interstate 10 in Jackson County, Mississippi ran into a costly and dangerous surprise when nails and screws were scattered across the interstate’s long bridge over the Pascagoula…
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Monitors Algae Bloom as Mississippi Beaches Stay Closed
Scientists with the Dauphin Island Sea Lab are keeping a close watch on coastal water as a harmful algae bloom drifts toward Alabama from Mississippi. On Tuesday, researchers headed out…