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Storm forces closure of Daphne's Gator Alley; repairs could take months

About a quarter of the newest section of the park's boardwalk, which traverses D'Olive Creek under U.S. 98, washed away.

 

Pair robbed by armed stranger outside motel, Mobile police say

Two people were robbed of their cell phones on Saturday night after they were approached by a stranger at a motel, according to the Mobile Police Department.

 

Man accused of afterschool rape lied to police about being in the area of the attack, prosecutors say

The man accused of sexually assaulting a teenager admitted he lied to police about being in the area of the attack, a prosecutor said Monday.

 

Sam Jones vote to MAWSS board expected Tuesday; one council member says he won't support it

Councilman Joel Daves said that after polling his constituents this weekend, the overwhelming response was negative toward appointing former Mobile Mayor Sam Jones to the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System's board of directors.

 

Daphne reopens key Lake Forest road after washout; city storm repairs pegged at $800,000

Like most municipalities in south Baldwin County, Daphne was hit hard during last week's devastating rain storms.

 

Soldier, Texas man released after arrested on drug charges

James Hudson IV, 21, of Liden, Tenn., a member of the Army, and Lorenzo Wilson Jr. 22, of Kileen, Texas, were arrested Friday, the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office said.

 

Residents around the Magnolia River in Baldwin County work to save their homes

Residents around the Magnolia River in Magnolia Springs and Foley continue to salvage what they can and mop up the mud following last week’s storms that dumped nearly 20 inches of rain in the area in a 24-hour period.

 

Here's what's trending: Circus accident; Rice backs out of speech after protest; school lunch changes

Nine performers were injured when rigging collapsed during a circus performance in Rhode Island

 

Blessing in the Bayou: Fishermen get ready for a new year in Bayou La Batre

Dozens of colorfully decorated boats paraded for the 65th Annual Blessing of the Fleet in Bayou La Batre on Sunday May 4, 2014.

 

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