New Daphne roundabout open to traffic
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — A new roundabout in the City of Daphne is now open for traffic ahead of the upcoming school year. The new roundabout is located at County Road 13 and Milton Jones Road. City officials said the western connection isn’t complete, but they expect it to...
U.S. Highway 43 in North Mobile County reopens after crash
Video above: What to do if you witness a crash UPDATE (10:27 a.m.): All lanes of U.S. 43 are clear, following a crash this morning. The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. near mile marker 18. Two vehicles were involved, including a commercial vehicle, closing all southbound lanes and one northbound lane of the highway. PR
Upcoming events in the City of Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Jenyia Rocker and Macaiah Beck joined us in the studio to talk about the upcoming events for the City of Mobile. Celebrate an evening of art, music, shopping, and community as downtown comes alive for White Linen Night. Dress in your favorite white attire, explore local galleries and businesses, e
As convicted Mobile drug kingpin changes mind about representing himself, judge sentences 2 co-defendants
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - After months of acting as his own attorney – including during his three-week trial in January – convicted kingpin Glennie Antonio “Little Man” McGee said Thursday that he has hired a lawyer to represent him. McGee, 42, said he expected attorney Christine...
Mobile PD: Death investigation underway on Springhill Ave.
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — According to Mobile Police, officers have responded to the 1600 block of Springhill Ave. in reference to a death investigation. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim deceased in front of a home. At this time, police say this is being treated as a...
Fairhope looks into establishing city-run school system
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - A new feasibility study has found it could be financially possible for Fairhope to establish its own city-run school system, separate from the Baldwin County Public School System. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have already broken away from Baldwin County schools. City officials said many Fairhope
Man extradited to Baton Rouge after DNA from scene tied him to 1987 deadly...
BATON ROUGE - A man arrested for a 1987 stabbing was extradited to Baton Rouge after DNA results identified him as a suspect. Sean Atkinson, 62, was arrested in Mobile, Alabama in June 2026. Police said DNA evidence from the 1987 crime scene tied him to the death of Thomas Klotz.
County Road 13 roundabout opens in Daphne
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - The city of Daphne announced the County Road 13 and Milton Jones Road roundabout is complete and open for through traffic. Mayor Robin LeJeune said in a statement: “Thank you to everyone for your hard work and to our community for your patience, as we continue to improve our infrastructure.”
Child exposed to meth after picking up random dollar bill found on floor, police...
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - Alabama authorities are warning parents after a child picked up a folded dollar bill and ended up with drug residue on their hands. According to Daphne police, the child found the money while at a local business. The white substance was then seen when the bill was handed over to an adult
Historic Oakleigh House Museum in Mobile closes for major repairs: what to know
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — There are more than 8,000 historic homes throughout the City of Mobile, but one of the most famous is closed this month for construction. The Historic Oakleigh House Museum, built in 1833, sits off Palmetto Street. Over the past few months, its old age is catching up. “We had a roof […]
