Andrea Ramey

Mobile

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

Investigative Reporter, Anchor for NBC 15 News

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Damage reported in Baldwin County after powerful line of thunderstorms

1 week ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

DAPHNE, Ala. (WPMI) — Strong thunderstorms caused damage across our area Thursday morning. Trees fell on power lines in Loxley causing a car to catch fire. Another tree fell on a home in Daphne, terrifying the family inside. The massive pine tree almost cut Shirley Walton’s home in half. "The tree fell on my house, right in the middle of it and crushed it," said Walton.
Novelis withdraws challenge to $1 million tax bill

1 week ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WPMI) — Novelis formally withdrew its challenge to its Baldwin County tax bill on Wednesday. The world's largest aluminum recycler and leader in aluminum production is building a plant in Bay Minette. A company spokesperson couldn't say why but told NBC 15 News about the decision hours after we requested a comment.
Novelis withdraws challenge to $1 million tax bill

1 week ago | utv44.com | Andrea Ramey

Novelis formally withdrew its challenge to its Baldwin County tax bill on Wednesday. The world's largest aluminum recycler and leader in aluminum production is building a plant in Bay Minette. A company spokesperson couldn't say why but told NBC 15 News about the decision hours after we requested a comment. "It's discouraging at this point, when we're at 8% of the total cost of the project, and we're already getting an appeal from them," said Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner Teddy Faust.
Major changes to Mobile's WAVE Transit System could be on the horizon

1 week ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — If Councilman Josh Woods wanted to hitch a ride on a WAVE Transit bus from his west Mobile home to a city council meeting at Government Plaza, he says it would take him nearly two hours to get there. "If I worked an eight-hour day, I would spend four hours just getting to and from my job. I think in the city of Mobile in 2025 that's unacceptable," said Woods. His route includes walking almost a mile to the bus stop on Hillcrest Road, then catching a transfer bus at the mall.
Ceremonies honoring fallen veterans held across the Gulf Coast

1 week ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Memorial Day is a time to honor all veterans who passed away, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice during battle. Somber ceremonies took place across the Gulf Coast beginning with a flag raising ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Monday morning. The flag was then lowered to half-staff to honor our fallen heroes. "Our freedom is not free by any means. It's got to be sacrifices," said veteran Bill Norris.
WAVE driver fired after passenger attack, claims management retaliated

1 week ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile city leaders will have to decide if they want to extend the city's contract with the company that manages and operates the WAVE Transit System. The current contract expires at the end of June. A 90-day extension with Transdev is on Tuesday's city council agenda for consideration. The union that represents transit workers is urging the city council to vote no.
Former Sheriff Sam Cochran Endorses Connie Hudson for Mayor of Mobile

2 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Connie Hudson earned another endorsement in the mayor's race. On Thursday, her campaign announced former Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran's endorsement. On Tuesday, the Retired Fire Fighters Association endorsed Hudson. Hudson currently serves as a Mobile County Commissioner. She faces Lawrence Battiste, Jermaine Burrell, Spiro Cheriogotis, Barbara Drummond, Stephen Nodine, and Paul Prine in the August election.
Food pantries warn about devastating impacts if Congress slashes federal food assistance

2 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Overnight House Republicans passed President Trump's megabill that cuts trillions in taxes. It also cuts federal food assistance many low-income Alabamians depend on. Food banks and pantries that serve those vulnerable communities are warning about the significant impacts of those cuts. In Baldwin County, 20% of children are already food insecure, according to Prodisee Pantry.
Midtown Mobile shooting victim's family says it's a miracle bullet didn't hit major artery

2 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A Mobile man who was shot in the face last Thursday night is recovering in the hospital. Matthew Delaney was standing in his midtown driveway when shots rang out on Foreman Circle around 8:30. The 9 millimeter bullet went down his neck and exited out his shoulder, according to his family. "It could have been a whole lot worse," said his brother James Delaney. At least five shots were fired in Matthew's direction. Three shots hit the house next to him.
Accused Mobile gang members first to be indicted on AL enhanced criminal enterprise charge

2 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile law enforcement leaders are targeting gangs and using the new criminal enterprise law that adds serious prison time, if convicted. Two accused Mobile gang members are charged with drug trafficking and the enhanced charge that would carry a minimum 25 years in prison. It's the first case to be prosecuted under the new law in the state. "The priority is to completely dismantle every criminal gang in our community.