Puppy Named Hawk Rescued From Mobile Storm Drain
A 4-week-old puppy pulled from a Mobile storm drain atop a skateboard earned the name Hawk after a rescue involving neighbors and two county agencies.
Orange Beach Residents Push Back as Council Sets School Referendum Date
Orange Beach council set a September referendum on a school tax hike as some residents voiced sharp opposition to breaking from Baldwin County schools.
Fire Tears Through Balcony at Maison DeVille Apartments in Mobile
Mobile Fire-Rescue responded to a balcony fire at Maison DeVille Apartments that spread through a second-floor unit, forcing an evacuation.
Mobile Councilman Calls for Meeting on Alabama Power’s Tree-Trimming Practices
A Mobile councilman scheduled a special committee meeting after complaints that Alabama Power cut back mature trees near power lines.
Spanish Fort Apartment Complex Rattled by Overnight Armed Standoff
Neighbors describe gunfire, tear gas, and a tense overnight standoff after a Spanish Fort man barricaded himself in his apartment.
Two Boats Destroyed in Early Morning Fire at Orange Beach Marina
Orange Beach firefighters battled a pre-dawn blaze that destroyed two boats at Bear Point Marina, with no injuries reported.
Alabama Immigration Law Squeezes Owners of Mobile Homes
Under a provision of Alabama's new immigration law, owners of mobile homes who could not verify legal presence would be unable to renew their registrations, raising the prospect of moving…
2011 Offshore Earthquake Was Felt Along the Alabama Coast
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck about 10 miles off Baldwin County in February 2011, with residents from Orange Beach to Dauphin Island reporting light shaking.
Orange Beach Businesses Raised BP Claims Concerns in 2010
A 2010 WKRG report documented Orange Beach business owners' concerns over oil-spill claims ahead of a meeting with Kenneth Feinberg.
Festival of Musicians Postponed After Complaints From Nearby GlenLakes Neighborhood
The Festival of Musicians, a multi-day live music event that had been set to take place near Foley over Spring Break weekend, has been postponed after residents of the nearby…