Mobile Fire-Rescue Welcomes First New Recruit Class Since 2013
Mobile Fire-Rescue welcomed 30 new recruits this week, its first new hiring class in more than two years, citing cost savings and staffing needs.
Electrical Smoke Prompts Brief Evacuation at Spanish Fort High School
Students briefly evacuated Spanish Fort High School Thursday morning after an alarm and a smell of burning electronics near the library.
Wilmer Couple and Their Five Adopted Children Escape House Fire Unharmed
A Wilmer couple and their five adopted children escaped safely after an early-morning fire destroyed the home they had just finished building.
Prescribed Burn Near Oyster Bay Sends Smoke Over Gulf Shores
A planned wetland burn near Oyster Bay in Gulf Shores drew concerned calls from residents as smoke drifted over nearby subdivisions this weekend.
Mobile County Deputy Travels to New York to Honor Fallen NYPD Officer
A Mobile County Sheriff's Office deputy traveled to New York in January 2015 to attend the funeral of a slain NYPD officer, citing Katrina-era ties.
Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Mobile and Baldwin Counties
Free tree recycling programs across Mobile and Baldwin counties turn used Christmas trees into mulch, with drop-off sites open through late December and January.
Wildfire Near Magnolia Springs Contained After Burning 400 Acres
A south Baldwin County wildfire near Magnolia Springs burned roughly 400 acres before crews contained it, protecting nearby homes with no damage.
Elderly Saraland Man Dies While Burning Yard Debris
A 95-year-old Saraland man died at his home while burning trash in his yard after the fire got out of control.
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.
Emailed Bomb Threat Puts Foley High School on Alert, Investigation Underway
An emailed bomb threat against Foley High School staff triggered a police search and a rapid notification alert to parents before being cleared.