Andrea Ramey

Mobile

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

Investigative Reporter, Anchor for NBC 15 News

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The bitter dispute over a dried-up lake that divided a Mobile neighborhood

1 week ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A dried-up lake is at the center of a contentious and ongoing neighborhood dispute in Mobile. Optimist Lake off Cody Road is now filled with overgrowth after a dam collapsed in 2021. There's finger-pointing about how it got to that point and a power struggle over who has the authority to call the shots. Mike Damoff says before the HOA nightmare began, families kayaked, fished, and enjoyed gatherings at the lake. "The water was pretty pristine.
The bitter dispute over a dried-up lake that divided a Mobile neighborhood

1 week ago | utv44.com | Andrea Ramey

TOPICS:LakeDisputeMobileHomeownersAuthorityDamRestorationCommunityA dried-up lake is at the center of a contentious and ongoing neighborhood dispute in Mobile. Optimist Lake off Cody Road is now filled with overgrowth after a dam collapsed in 2021. There's finger-pointing about how it got to that point and a power struggle over who has the authority to call the shots. Mike Damoff says before the HOA nightmare began, families kayaked, fished, and enjoyed gatherings at the lake.
Boaters frustrated by summer closure of Baldwin Co. boat launch, state explains the timing

1 week ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Bay Watch boat ramp near the U.S. Highway 98 bridge at the mouth of Fish River will shut down this summer so the gravel and dirt parking lot can be paved. It is scheduled to be closed from May 5th through early August. Boaters aren't happy about the timing. Bradley Davis uses the ramp sometimes seven times a day to launch boats from his nearby dealership.
Beach volleyball tournaments spike tourism in Gulf Shores

2 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WPMI) — Baldwin County beach tourism is getting a boost between the busy spring break and summer seasons. Gulf Shores is once again hosting the NCAA beach volleyball championship. The tournament gets underway on Friday. There are 16 NCAA Division 1 teams competing for the top spot. It was set to be played in Huntington Beach, California this year and next year, but the event returned to Alabama due to devastating wildfires. It will be played in Gulf Shores through 2031.
Daphne shooting victim told witness it was a "setup"

2 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

Two young men are in critical condition after they were shot in a minivan parked at a Daphne apartment complex. Daphne Police identified the victims as 18-year-old Matthew Barnes and 20-year-old Demond Walker. Police say Walker lived at 10x Audubon Park on County Road 64 where the shooting happened Tuesday night around 7:40. "They'd both been shot in the head and in the neck, and they were unconscious," Captain Reginald Ardis.
Take Back Big Creek Lake organizer running for Mobile City Council

2 weeks ago | utv44.com | Andrea Ramey

Take Back Big Creek Lake organizer running for Mobile City Council (Frazier)TOPICS:Mobile City CouncilMatthew FrazierDistrict 6Take Back Big Creek LakeMAWSSDrinking waterTransparencyCommunityOn Tuesday, Matthew Frazier announced he is running for Mobile City Council District 6. Josh Woods currently represents District 6 and kicked off his re-election campaign earlier this month. Frazier is a leader of Take Back Big Creek Lake from MAWSS.
Mobile city leaders discuss building new cruise terminal parking garage

2 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — As city leaders consider spending $428,880 on repairs for the 21-year-old cruise terminal parking deck, they're also discussing if it's time to build a larger one that could accommodate a second cruise ship. "If we had more parking, we could have a second ship right now is the belief," said Mayor Sandy Stimpson. Stimpson told city council members two additional levels cannot be added to the current parking deck, despite the belief it could be added in the future.
License plate readers notify Orange Beach PD about wanted felons, stolen cars

2 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WPMI) — The Orange Beach Police Department is expanding the use of license plate readers to help fight crime. The technology scans license plates as cars go by and police say they receive instant alerts when there is a problem, like a stolen car going through town. There are already four LPRs at fixed, undisclosed locations, but with the help of a $48,000 grant awarded last week, the department will add 12-14 more.
Chinese imports at Mobile's port down 40% year-over-year

2 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — You may want to consider starting your back-to-school or even Christmas shopping early. Experts warn consumers are likely to see disruptions in supplies the longer the trade war with China continues. There's a steep drop in the number of container vessels from China headed to the United States. "Apparel, toys, things like that, anything that we rely on from China, there's a possibility we could see shortages later in the year.
Trade tensions threaten Alabama's port economy as tariffs bite

3 weeks ago | mynbc15.com | Andrea Ramey

MOBILE, Ala. — The ongoing trade war is casting a shadow over Alabama's port economy, with logistics companies and businesses feeling the pinch from increased tariffs. Mike Lee, President and CEO of Page & Jones, a logistics company in Mobile, said, "We've seen individual importers pay as much as 30 or $40 million in additional duty this first month.