New developments concerning Mobile’s Riverfront Park project
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile City Council has on its agenda this week a resolution authorizing an agreement with state officials for a GOMESA project making enhancements to Mobile’s Riverfront Park project. The cost would be $4 million in GOMESA funding. GOMESA stands for the Gulf of Mexico...
Homeowner speaks out after fire damages her childhood home
MOBILE, Ala (WKRG) — A Mobile family is pulling together to recover after a fire heavily damaged their home. The fire happened at a home on St. Stephens Road Saturday night. It left all their belongings covered in ashes and soot. Homeowner Tina Ely watched as her home lit up in flames. “I feel like […]
Flood-trapped mother dog and puppies saved by rescuers in southern Mississippi
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A mother dog and her newborn puppies were rescued last Friday after floodwater surrounded the area where they were chained outside, prompting an urgent response from local animal rescuers. The dog was left attached to a chain near a doghouse as rising water surrounded her and her eight newborn...
Renowned U.S. veteran from Mobile passes away
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The South Alabama Veterans Council says on its Facebook page Lou Lartigue has passed away. Dear SAVC & Veterans Family, It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the news that Lou Lartigue passed away this morning at his home. He had been...
Brookley by the Bay project set to move forward
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile City Council has on its agenda this week a resolution authorizing an agreement with state officials for the GOMESA project Brookley by the Bay. GOMESA stands for the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act and provides revenue sharing for various projects in Alabama and...
Local Fire Departments Joined Fight To Protect Fort Morgan
A brush fire burned through open land west of Sunrise Drive and State Highway 180, drawing a large emergency response. Fire crews moved quickly to stop the blaze before it could threaten homes in the area. Officials said about fifteen acres were affected by the fire. Responders credited teamwork for preventing...
More two-way traffic changes this week in downtown Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis announced Friday in his e mail “Good Evening Mobile with Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis” that more changes are coming to downtown traffic. Here’s a portion of the post:. More changes are coming to downtown as we continue to make the Central...
Mobile and Baldwin counties placed under a cold weather advisory Monday – wind chills...
At 11:10 a.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory valid for Monday between midnight and 8 a.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service comments, "Very cold wind chills as low as 22 degrees expected." "Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged...
City of Mobile says improvements coming to Dauphin Street corridor near I-65
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Mobile says in a press release that improvements are coming to the Dauphin Street corridor. Improvements coming to Dauphin Street corridor near Interstate 65. Mobile, Ala. — The City of Mobile will soon begin long-planned infrastructure improvements and traffic safety enhancements to...
Prichard’s mayor says city exploring ways to recover uncollected revenue
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis says in her Weekly Newsletter from Mayor Carletta Davis post that her administration is exploring ways to increase salaries, hire additional staff, and recover revenue that may have been left uncollected in prior years. She also discussed public safety...
