Baldwin County Commission Advances Raises for Top Department Directors
Baldwin County commissioners moved forward with merit-based raises averaging about 8 percent for nine department directors, led by the interim administrator.
Tuesday Storms Knock Out Power to Thousands Across South Baldwin County
Afternoon thunderstorms cut power to more than 5,000 south Baldwin County customers and brought minor flooding and lightning damage.
How Hurricane Frederic Shaped a Young FEMA’s Playbook in Alabama
A newly formed FEMA cut its teeth on Hurricane Frederic in 1979, learning lessons in coastal Alabama that still guide disaster response nationwide today.
Flood Insurance Claim Deadline Extended for Mobile-Area Storm Victims
Alabama homeowners hit by the late April flooding now have an extra 30 days to file National Flood Insurance Program claims for storm damage.
Baldwin County Declines to Take On Removal of Flood Debris From State Waterways
Facing a cleanup estimated at up to $10 million, the Baldwin County Commission voted 4-0 to decline the state's request that it remove flood debris from rivers such as the…
Spanish Fort Advances $90,000 in Road and Drainage Repairs After Historic April Flood
Spanish Fort council approves nine emergency road and drainage repair projects totaling $90,615 after historic April 2014 flooding.
Mobile County EMA Director Announced Retirement in 2009
A 2009 WKRG report documented the planned retirement of Mobile County Emergency Management Agency Director Walt Dickerson.
Sears Call Center Sought About 200 Workers in Mobile in 2009
A Sears call center on Demetropolis Road planned to hire about 200 customer service and sales workers in Mobile in early 2009.
Small Earthquake Shook Coffeeville Area in 2008
Archived WKRG coverage reported that a small earthquake shook homes near Coffeeville in 2008 but caused no reported damage.
Forecasters Told the Gulf Coast to Expect a Busier Than Normal Hurricane Season
A University of South Alabama meteorologist relayed word that the 2008 hurricane season would likely run above normal, with elevated odds of a major hurricane striking the Gulf Coast.