(WPMI) — Some Saraland Water and Sewer Service customers are scratching their heads after receiving their latest water bills The water and sewer service is looking into the issue and believes it could be attributed to two things One resident who wanted to remain anonymous was billed $1,164 this month but she says on average her bill is around $68 Some customers received massive bills ranging from $200 all the way up to $11,500 they had made a decimal point error or something Some customers say they are still waiting for the issue involving their accounts to be resolved “The only other time I got a large bill like that was a year and a half ago when I had the liner replaced in my pool My bill was close to that for filling up the pool when they put the new liner in but it was not even $1,000 for that much water NBC 15 News received a statement from the Saraland Water and Sewer Service Board of Directors: “The Saraland Water and Sewer Service (“SWSS”) is aware of recent concerns from customers regarding abnormally high water and sewer bills The primary cause of these exorbitant bills stems from an error in the SWSS’s meter reading system some SWSS bills may be higher than usual due to multiple billing cycles being reflected on this month’s bills If you believe that the amount reflected on your bill is incorrect, please call the SWSS office at (251) 675-5126. You can also submit your concerns to our website at https://saralandwater.com/contact-us/. The SWSS apologizes for any inconvenience that these errors may have caused and appreciates your continued patience and support during this time while it experiences staffing shortages The Saraland Water and Sewer Board of Directors meet on the first and third Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm at 233 Shelton Beach Road This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page MATTOON, Ill., March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rural King a family-owned retailer dedicated to the rural lifestyle is excited to announce that its newest store in Saraland Grand opening festivities will take place from Friday and incredible prices on many items throughout the store. RK Rewards loyalty members will earn double points on qualifying purchases and can enter to win 100 $25 gift cards Customers can also enjoy a complimentary bottle of Rural King water during their shopping experience Rural King has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of the communities it serves uses innovative features designed to enhance the shopping experience while maintaining the personal touch that defines Rural King's customer service I want to thank the Saraland community for such a warm welcome," said Steve Barbarick we proudly offer a wide range of products to meet the needs of every customer From consumables and cleaning aids to everything for your pets Rural King is more than just a place to shop—it's a destination for those who share a passion for their animals We are truly fortunate to serve this community and look forward to becoming an integral part of your daily lives." The Saraland store boasts various brands Focusing on serving diverse customer needs customers can find heating and cooling items planted its roots as America's Farm and Home Store in Mattoon Rural King has grown to more than 130 stores in fourteen states we provide a broad range of essential goods seed and other farm and home necessities to the communities we serve throughout Alabama We welcome and encourage everyone to enjoy our 50+ year tradition of offering free popcorn and coffee every time you visit our stores is excited to announce that its newest store in Kingsport is excited to announce that its newest store in Jasper Retail Household, Consumer & Cosmetics Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: A Saraland High School senior has racked up a whopping $3,367,080 and counting in scholarship offers Thomas Savell is headed to the University of Alabama at Birmingham this fall with a huge weight lifted from his shoulders “I really just wanted to make sure I got school paid for because some of the scholarships require that but it's still a lot of pressure off,” he said but he also stays busy with a number of extracurricular activities and even if he does not know the answer to something he is going to work his hardest to figure it out,” said SHS teacher Chelsea Deese Deese says she wasn't surprised to see Savell’s scholarship offers surpass the three-million-dollar mark and he deserves all the scholarships he's gotten,” she said Savell will graduate from Saraland High School in May of this year and he applied for over two hundred scholarships to help achieve that goal “Just apply for as many scholarships as you can because some people just don't even apply for scholarships and Savell was accepted into forty-three colleges and universities he will study biomedical sciences with a minor in chemistry Marshals Fugitive Task Force located a homicide suspect out of Florida and shot him in the parking lot of a shopping center on Saraland Loop off Celeste Road Thursday afternoon The suspect was taken to the hospital to be treated West says the task force was conducting surveillance on the suspect in Satsuma and entered the Saraland jurisdiction A witness says she saw an undercover SUV hit the suspect’s white truck all you hear are gunshots,” said Stephanie Ricker It's unclear if the suspect fired shots at officers West says no officers or bystanders were injured West says ALEA is investigating the officer-involved shooting Statement from the Mobile Public Library : (WPMI) — A 35-year-old Saraland man is dead after a standoff Wednesday morning at his home on Ideal Drive Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch says it all began when deputies pulled over Juan Puente "Our ICAC unit attempted to serve two arrest warrants for child pornography and they watched the individual leave his home in a vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Shelton Beach Road," said Burch Burch says deputies noticed Puente had a handgun within reach during the stop Burch says Puente became combative and took off Deputies performed a pit maneuver trying to end the chase but that didn't stop him Video NBC 15 News obtained shows a deputy firing into Puente's SUV multiple times and Puente driving away "The guy just wouldn't give himself up," said Derrick Englebert The video was shot in front of Englebert's business Englebert says prior to the gunfire he heard a deputy yell "get out of the vehicle" and "keep your hands up." Puente returned home and refused to get out of his SUV he parked in the garage Burch says hostage negotiators couldn't get him to come out peacefully and the standoff lasted about 30 minutes and it sounded like the finale of a fireworks show," said Englebert "He began firing more shots at law enforcement and law enforcement from multiple agencies returned fire and he's now deceased in his vehicle," said Burch Dianne Wright lives next door and took cover with her dog when she heard the gunfire "It was like three different times that the gunfire was coming from him but the last go around was when it was like 800 bullets flying," said Wright Wright described Puente as a nice neighbor who recently repaired her vehicle at no charge She says he leaves behind a wife and two daughters you just never know what's going on behind people's doors," said Wright We found no criminal history for Puente in Mobile County By Robert RistaneoPublished: Feb. 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM CSTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSARALAND, Ala. (WALA) - The Birmingham-based company Robbie D Wood is holding a grand opening for their new terminal in Saraland at 1190 Radcliff Road The trucking line specializes in the transportation of hazardous waste and will bring over 100 jobs to the area How to watch Alabama high school baseball: Saraland vs April 25Data SkriveChelsea High School plays on the road against Saraland High School at 4 p.m How to watch Chelsea vs. Saraland baseballChelsea and Saraland will hit the diamond on Friday, April 25, at 4 p.m. CT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network The NFHS Network gives you access to live high school sports around the country Follow your favorite team and never miss a game Want to track your alma mater, local team or family member's school throughout the playoffs? NFHS Network has high school baseball streaming live plus on-demand replays and highlights of all the action from thousands of schools across America Watch Saraland vs. Chelsea on NFHS Network! All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at NFHS Network and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU BIRMINGHAM — Parker never trailed as it defeated Saraland 28-17 to claim the Class 6A state title at the AHSAA Super 7 Championships at Protective Stadium on Friday It marks Parker's first state football title in program history Saraland has now finished as runner-up for the last two seasons Parker jumped out to an early lead 14-0 lead before Saraland was able to get on the board The Spartans were able to cut the deficit to four points in the fourth quarter but never got any closer as the Thundering Herd added a late fourth-quarter score Na'eem Offord led the Parker backfield with 16 carries for 98 yards and two touchdowns followed by Terrence Gaines with 78 yards on 19 carries Quarterback Dylan Reece went 6 of 11 for 74 yards through the air The Spartans finished with 252 yards (226 passing Texas signee KJ Lacey finished the night going 11 of 24 for 226 yards and two touchdowns while being intercepted once Santae McWilliams added 11 carries for 29 yards Saraland unable to recoverBehind 14- and 6-yard touchdown runs by Timothy Merritt Parker had built a 14-0 lead through the first quarter being forced to punt on its sole first-quarter possession The Spartans had a chance to get on the board with behind a 32-yard field goal which went wide left Lacey found DeShawn Spencer in the end zone for a 39-yard score halfway to get Saraland on the board It didn't take long for the Thundering Herd to respond Offord with a 15-yard touchdown run to give them the 21-7 edge Saraland closed the half with a 37-yard Spencer touchdown reception the wideout hauling in the pass despite the double coverage as Saraland entered the half trailing 21-14 A 23-yard Saraland field goal was the only scoring of the third quarter Parker added a crucial fourth-quarter score a 2-yard Offord touchdown run with fewer than 2 minutes remaining The touchdown secured the win for the Thundering Herd LIVE UPDATES: Alabama high school football Super 7 Championships: Live score updates from Protective Stadium FLAG FOOTBALL: Central-Phenix City flag football named USA Today Sports National Champions after dominant season Anna Snyder covers high school sports and University of Alabama softball and football recruiting for The Tuscaloosa News. Reach her at asnyder@gannett.com (WPMI) — Saraland City Schools have issued a statement warning of a software cybersecurity incident: By Stephen AlexanderPublished: Mar. 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Saraland Police Department posted on its Facebook page Saturday afternoon that it is opening a Safehouse The Saraland Police Department will be opening the Safehouse located at 7794 Celeste Road today There are no necessities available at the safehouse Please be mindful that no pets of any kind will be allowed If you have any questions or need assistance beforehand please contact the Saraland Police Department 251-675-5331 (WPMI) — The Boy Scout motto is "Be Prepared." but even a seasoned scoutmaster of 15 years has trouble being prepared for something like this "There's still a little bit of understanding for some of the younger kids in the troop,” says Jamie Currie “They're still trying to make sense of why someone would want to steal from the Boy Scouts." From a trailer belonging to the scout troop the trailer had been broken into and also the little building here on the church property But Currie says the thieves did help themselves to items the scout troop keeps in that trailer pointing at the empty slots on the trailer’s interior Most of what's missing are items that have been used by past and present members of this troop for decades "There's a lot of stuff in there that predated me,” he says “So a lot of that stuff is fifty or sixty years old Currie says the missing stuff had spent a lot of time in the hands of former scouts Much of that "generational stuff" was emblazoned with the classic BSA emblem as well as the troop number engraved on many items Adding insult to injury is that the victim here members of Boy Scout Troop 113 spend a lot of their time not taking May of the bird houses hanging around town There are countless people benefitting from Eagle Scout projects as this small troop produces one of those prestigious scouts just about every year But perhaps this troop's prized project is retiring weather worn American flags even providing community drop boxes for those who wish to retire old glory with the respect she deserves "They may needed it more than us but they didn't know who used it,” says Currie “which is a bunch of kids learning skills and learning life lessons." if those thieves had experienced a little Scouting in their own lives this story would have a happier ending for everyone "They probably don't watch the Hallmark Channel" But there is still a chance for a happy ending to this story for Saraland Boy Scout Troop 113 Scoutmaster Currie tells NBC 15 News they've been getting donations and inquiries from other parts of Alabama donations to help replace those stolen items can be dropped off at Stillwater Church And if you think you spot one of those stolen items the family-owned retailer that supports a rural lifestyle announced the opening of its newest store in Saraland Rural King has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of the communities it serves and will host a grand opening at the store from March 14-16 “On behalf of our entire Rural King team I want to thank the Saraland community for such a warm welcome,” said Steve Barbarick “Rural King is more than just a place to shop—it’s a destination for those who share a passion for their animals We are truly fortunate to serve this community and look forward to becoming an integral part of your daily lives,” continued Barbarick carries a wide range of outdoor lifestyle and work brands customers can shop for heating and cooling items Read More SGB Update Stories ©2025 SGB Media. All rights reserved. Use of this Site constitutes acceptance of our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of SGB Media Falling tree limbs in Birmingham kills one person The Parker Thundering Herd are 6A State Champs The first state title was captured with a 28-17 victory over Saraland Jourdin Crawford was crowned MVP with a dominating performance from his defensive line position It was the first time Parker had been in a state title game since 1980 scoring on three of their first four possessions scored the first two touchdowns for the Herd Parker led 14-0 before Saraland answered with a KJ Lacey to Deshawn Spencer touchdown pass that covered 39 yards Parker immediately answered with another drive capped by Na'eem Offord's 15-yard run to make it 21-7 Saraland inched seven points closer just before halftime with another Lacey to Spencer connection that covered 37 yards The only score in the second half came with 1:37 to go when Offord scored from short yardage to put the game away "It was meant for us to win," Crawford said amid the celebration "Like Coach Warren said in the pregame speech All we had to do was come out and dominate so it's really crazy right now." "I feel like we deserve it," Offord said It means a lot because we're the only city school still going And for us to be working this hard and bringing it back for the city Parker hasn't done this in a long time I'm pretty sure our alumni's happy and everybody in the city's happy." 1/46Saraland at Pike Road Class 6A semifinal playoff game.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jimmy WigfieldK.J Lacey was 19-of-27 passing for 343 yards and three touchdowns as No 1-ranked Saraland advanced to its third straight Super 7 appearance with a 47-12 rout of Pike Road in the Class 6A semifinals Friday night in Pike Road who was a perfect 9-of-9 for 182 yards in the second half threw TD passes of 11 and 51 yards to Deshawn Spencer and 7 yards to Santae McWilliams for the Spartans (13-0) 2 Parker (13-1) for their second state championship in the past three years Friday at 7 p.m we’ve lost one and we’ll see what happens this week,” said Saraland coach Jeff Kelly who will make his sixth appearance in a state championship game Lacey’s fourth career 300-yard passing game in the playoffs gave the 4-star University of Texas commitment 10,764 career passing yards leaving him 261 yards away from becoming the state’s all-time leading passer going into his final high school game Piedmont’s Jack Hayes holds the record of 11,024 yards and Williamson’s Jamarcus Russell is No McWilliams continued to peak in the playoffs He also showed his versatility with 7 catches for 97 yards 6 going for first downs and the other a touchdown from Lacey rolled to his right and lofted a perfect throw to McWilliams just before halftime “One of the big keys was Santae out of the backfield,” Kelly said “They were doing some different things coverage-wise and we found some things open with Santae out of the backfield We’ve been able to find answers and we’ve got to continue to do that.” No one has had any answers for the Spartans in quite some time – they have the best record in Class 6A over the past five seasons at 62-8 and have never trailed this year there’s no room for second chances in the playoffs,” Kelly said “I told our guys tonight – and I’ve told them before – I think they have the innate ability to play their best in the big moments They thrive in this situation and our guys that we lean on to lead us and make plays they love the big moment and they love these games.” Stat sheet: Saraland had twice as many first downs as the Patriots (23-12) twice the total offense (496 yards to 234) and held Pike Road (10-4) to 2-of-10 on third down conversion tries The Spartans’ starting defense stopped the Patriots on eight straight third downs … Pike Road’s Ja’Michael Jones ran for 80 yards on 18 carries and scored on a 12-yard run in the fourth quarter … The Patriots’ other TD came on Gunner Gibbs’ 47-yard pass to Levi Kelly in the third quarter after Saraland had a 33-0 lead … Lacey completed passes to six receivers the Spartans’ all-time record when scoring 40-plus points … 5 straight games Saraland has scored at least 40 points … 30-12 turnovers for Saraland in the last six games or 297 snaps Coachspeak: “Every time that we’re on the field we want to go score and we’ve done that at a pretty good clip through the playoffs We’re playing confident ball and we’re finding different ways to do it.” – Kelly I feel like we’ve been warming up the whole season and then we get into these playoff games and we play our butts off.” – Lacey Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices 1/602024 Mr. Football Banquet.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Ben Thomas | bthomas@al.comKJ Lacey kept the Mr The senior quarterback and Texas signee was named the state’s top high school football player for 2024 by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at the annual Player of the Year Banquet in Montgomery on Tuesday afternoon Football Award for Saraland after Ryan Williams won in 2022 and 2023 No school had previously won two in a row in the 43-year history of the Award For Saraland to win all three 6A (back) awards in three years and three Mr I’m definitely glad to keep that streak going it’s time to take my talents to Texas and see what I can do.” flew in Tuesday morning for the banquet and was scheduled to fly back out later in the afternoon “The kid controls the whole game,” Theodore coach Steve Mask said of Lacey “I haven’t seen anyone in a long time that completely takes it over like he can but the performance he put on in the Alabama-Mississippi (All-Star) Game was just unreal RELATED: See the complete 2024 All-State Team RELATED: See the back and linemen of year finalists Lacey completed 21-of-36 passes for 327 yards and four touchdowns under heavy pressure in leading Alabama to a 35-29 win over Mississippi in Mobile last month “He had a great week and played extremely well on a field that was full of talented and highly rated guys,” said Saraland coach Jeff Kelly who also served as head coach of the Alabama team The thing that stuck out to me in that game was his ability to buy time and create when the pass rush got to him He was able to move around and do all the things he’s always been able to do with us and create opportunities to throw the football against a bunch of talented guys.” Lacey also was named Class 6A Back of the Year on Tuesday at the annual ASWA banquet sponsored by ALFA Insurance and the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association he completed 62 percent of his passes in 2024 for 3,042 yards and 40 touchdowns in leading the Spartans to a third straight Class 6A title game “He’s been an absolute joy to coach,” Kelly said “The physical ability and the physical talent that he has is unlike anything I’ve ever seen He has the creative ability to make something out of nothing He has the football IQ to really dissect a defense and do a great job of having a plan of how to attack and the ability to be really accurate All that is unlike anything I’ve ever coached.” Saraland went 41-3 in Lacey’s three years as the starting quarterback and played in three straight 6A title games He finished second in career passing yards in AHSAA history behind only Piedmont’s Jack Hayes with 10,985 yards his ability to make everyone around him better – I think will be what allows him to continue to do great things while playing quarterback,” Kelly said “I’ve never seen him in a situation where he’s stressed or where the moment seemed too big He has the ability to be his best in those pressure-packed moments and has the ability to slow down the game and make the big plays at the big time cool and collected and that rubs off on everyone around him.” Coaches and scouts have long compared Lacey’s style to that of former Alabama QB and current Carolina Panther Bryce Young He’s like a point guard out there who distributes the ball so well,” said David Morris but he can do that and he may be at his most dangerous when a play breaks down a little and he has to improvise.” Elba senior and Auburn signee Alvin Henderson was named Class 1A Back of the Year for the third straight season The Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year rushed for 3,620 yards and 61 touchdowns and became the state’s all-time leading rusher with 10,894 yards Fellow Auburn signees Anquon Fegans (7A Back), Jared Smith (7A Lineman), Jourdin Crawford (6A Lineman) and Jakaleb Faulk (2A Lineman) also were winners. Fegans and Crawford were all named to the Super All-State team the top 12 players in the state regardless of class or position They were joined by Jackson’s Landon Duckworth and EJ Crowell Tuscaloosa Academy’s Preston Lancaster and St 1,265 players were nominated for All-State consideration from 267 schools Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.