Severe Storms Bring Hail to Parts of South Alabama
A cold front that passed through Monday evening brought severe weather to parts of South Alabama, including hail in multiple counties. Reports of hail came in from Monroe, Clarke, and…
NWS Confirms Two EF-1 Tornadoes Touched Down in Washington County
The National Weather Service office in Mobile has confirmed that two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Washington County during severe weather on Sunday, adding the southwestern Alabama county to the…
Red Cross Opens Storm Evacuation Shelter at Theodore High School
The American Red Cross opened an evacuation shelter at Theodore High School as a Gulf storm system threatened the Alabama coast, giving residents in low-lying areas a place to ride…
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.
Trinity Episcopal Church’s Steeple Returns Three Years After Tornado Damage
Mobile's historic Trinity Episcopal Church has re-erected its steeple after a $4 million restoration following severe 2012 tornado damage to the sanctuary.
Waste Management Urges Residents to Prep Containers and Debris Plans as 2015 Hurricane Season Opens
As the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, Waste Management officials say Gulf Coast residents should add storm readiness for their trash to the usual hurricane checklist — securing containers…
Baldwin County Names Reggie Chitwood New Emergency Management Director
Baldwin County commissioners promoted Deputy EMA Director Reggie Chitwood to lead the agency, replacing retiring director Mitchell Sims.
New $10.5M Calcedeaver Elementary Set to Open in January
Students at Calcedeaver Elementary in Mount Vernon will move into a new $10.5 million school building when classes resume after the holidays.
Baldwin County Schools Switch Parent Alert Providers to Cut Costs
Baldwin County's school board is switching parent notification providers, saving about $30,000 a year while improving alert speed for families.
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.