Andrea Ramey

Mobile

Investigative Reporter and Anchor at WPMI-TV (Mobile, AL)

Investigative Reporter, Anchor for NBC 15 News

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USA prepares for unprecedented revenue sharing era in college sports

1 week ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — NCAA Division 1 schools are preparing for the new era of revenue sharing with student-athletes, which is set to begin in the 2025-2026 school year. This week, the University of South Alabama announced the creation of its Loyal, Strong & Faithful fund to maximize its revenue and recruit top athletes so the school can compete at the highest levels. "We're very excited about it. It's a great opportunity," said South Alabama Athletics Director Joel Erdmann.
HSI: Unaccompanied 9-year-old Guatemalan boy found in Baldwin County now in DHR's care

2 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

TOPICS:Guatemalan boyUnaccompanied childrenHomeland SecurityBaldwin CountyImmigration enforcementFBI MobileTDA gang membersExploitationThe Federal Bureau of Investigation is now assisting Homeland Security Investigations in tracking down thousands of unaccompanied children who crossed the Southern border. HSI estimates there are hundreds of unaccompanied children in Alabama.
Mobile County residents oppose proposed landfill

2 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — The Mobile County Commission is holding a public hearing Monday morning on a proposed landfill in Irvington. If approved, construction and demolition debris would be disposed of at the 80-acre site located south of I-10. Household waste would not be accepted at the landfill. Opponents argue they don't want the increased truck traffic and believe the site is too close to the headwaters of Fowl River.
Styx River reaches major flood stage, water rescues performed

2 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (SBG) — Flood waters in Baldwin County are now receding. Overnight, Styx River reached almost 21 feet, which is considered a major or life-threatening flood stage. People camping near the river evacuated after heavy rain fell Sunday. Charlie and Gladys Buckley were still waiting in their RV in a nearby parking lot on Tuesday for the water level to go down so they could get back to the campground. "I guess we'll stay here until it recedes," said Gladys.
Mobile upgrades security cameras at city parks

2 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

"We did tune in live," said Public Safety Director Rob Lasky. "And immediately ruled that Langan Park was not the area that the shooting took place."No one was hurt. Police believe the gunfire came from a wooded area near the Mobile Botanical Gardens. The new cameras are a tool police did not have last month when a shootout erupted near the Langan Park playground. No one was hurt in that shooting either. There were city-owned surveillance cameras at the time of the March 11th shooting.
Alabama shrimping industry welcomes tariffs

2 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The sticky, southeast breeze that has been keeping our humidity levels sky high continues today. Onshore winds will gust up to 25mph at times. Otherwise, expect a sun, cloud mix with more clouds overhead by late day. Max temps remain above normal topping out around 80 degrees. The chance of wet weather stays low (10%), but don't be surprised if you see a quick-hitting shower. Our weather pattern keeps the status quo during the daytime on Saturday.
Alabama shrimping industry welcomes tariffs

2 weeks ago | utv44.com | Andrea Ramey

Bayou la Batre's mayor is praising President Trump's tariffs and says they may help save the state's seafood capital. Barnes says the shrimping industry has been decimated by cheap foreign imports, and he estimates that tax revenue for the city is down 40%. He even wrote President Trump after the election and warned him that the city is dying because of low or non-existent tariffs on imported shrimp. "It's a domino effect. It's guys on the shrimp boat. That's four people. That's four families.
Prichard, Chickasaw leaders plead for help with water crisis

3 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

CHICKASAW, Ala. (WPMI) — The court-appointed receiver tasked with managing the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board is now warning Prichard could become the next Flint, Michigan or Jackson, MS. John Young calls the current situation a potential health crisis and is recommending MAWSS take over the system. "I am firmly against us transferring our assets to anybody. We need to retain our assets. We need to retain control of our water.
Lawmakers urge MAWSS, Take Back Big Creek Lake to discuss solutions

3 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile County residents opposed to the closure of Big Creek Lake took their concerns to Montgomery Wednesday. Lawmakers listened to them during a public hearing on proposed legislation that could force MAWSS to reopen the reservoir. MAWSS Director Bud McCrory told the House committee they're trying to protect the Mobile-area drinking water supply, and the decision was based on two years of analysis.
Lawmakers urge MAWSS, Take Back Big Creek Lake to form group to discuss solutions

3 weeks ago | utv44.com | Andrea Ramey

Mobile County residents opposed to the closure of Big Creek Lake took their concerns to Montgomery Wednesday. Lawmakers listened to them during a public hearing on proposed legislation that could force MAWSS to reopen the reservoir. MAWSS Director Bud McCrory told the House committee they're trying to protect the Mobile-area drinking water supply, and the decision was based on two years of analysis.