Storm Knocks Out Power to 16,000 in Citronelle, Saraland Area
Weekend storms cut power to 16,000 Alabama Power customers around Citronelle and Saraland, with crews working through the night to restore it.
Mobile County Third-Graders Kick Off Eight-Week Civics and Citizenship Program
More than 400 Mobile County third-graders began an eight-week civics program teaching history, government and community citizenship.
Downed Transmission Lines Knock Out Power to Eastern Shore Customers
A transmission failure near Belforest knocked out five Riviera Utilities substations, cutting power to thousands of Eastern Shore customers in Baldwin County.
Williamson High School Adds Welding Trailer for New Career Academy
A new mobile welding classroom at Williamson High School gives Mobile County students hands-on training through a growing maritime career academy.
Car Crash Near Old Shell Road Knocks Out Power to 700 in West Mobile
A car crash near Old Shell Road and Foreman Road cut electricity to about 700 Alabama Power customers in west Mobile for roughly an hour Friday morning.
Baldwin County Senate Race Heats Up Over PAC Money Dispute
An independent challenger has accused incumbent Trip Pittman of breaking his no-PAC-money pledge in Baldwin County's District 32 Senate race.
Severe Storm Threat Prompts Emergency Shelter to Open in Mobile
A strong squall line prompted a severe weather warning for the Mobile area, and the Salvation Army opened an emergency overnight shelter downtown.
Storms Knock Out Power for Thousands Across Mobile County
Strong afternoon storms cut power to thousands of Mobile County customers, with the heaviest outages reported in west Mobile, downtown and Dauphin Island.
Alabama Power Warns South Alabama Customers of Fake Text Payment Scam
Alabama Power is warning Mobile and Baldwin County customers about a fake text message demanding immediate bill payment.
For Dauphin Island’s Mayor, Hurricane Frederic Set a Course That Still Guides Him
Hurricane Frederic in 1979 derailed Jeff Collier's college plans, keeping him on Dauphin Island and eventually leading him to become its longtime mayor.