Things To Do Include Luck, Live Music, and a Little Bit of Crawfish
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (GSN) — If you’ve been searching for a fun reason to step out of the house (or maybe just don something festive and a little silly), this week on the Alabama Gulf Coast has got you covered! With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, you can expect plenty of green, live music filling the parks,...
Coastal real estate update: Hotels are coming, and a church plans a move
Construction is under way on a new TownePlace Suites by Marriott on Eastern Shore Boulevard in the Eastern Shore Centre in Spanish Fort, and city officials also recently held a beam signing or topping out ceremony for a Tru by Hilton hotel. Together, the two new hotels will provide almost...
Prichard works with MCSO to improve administrative processes
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - A Prichard police officer was indicted on a charge of receiving stolen property following the shooting death of his roommate and a search of his home, the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office said. Officer Ryan Phillips was placed on administrative leave in February after a...
City of Foley Earns Top Marks In Annual City Audit
City Finance Director and Treasurer Miranda Bell and her staff were credited for supporting the audit process. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley’s finances received high marks in the city’s annual audit, with results described as being in good standing. The Foley City Council recently received the audit report. The review...
Women’s Golf rides momentum to Mobile this week
MOBILE, Ala. (March 15, 2026) – After spending the first week of March in the top half of the state, the University of North Alabama women's golf team is down in Mobile, Ala. for the Magnolia Collegiate on Monday and Tuesday. This tournament will be the third one this...
Serving Those Who Serve: Prichard veteran inspires sailors as contract project manager
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — Terry Williams says he owes the decision to begin a career in the U.S. Navy to one of his older brothers, who gave him a present when he graduated from Vigor High School in 1987. “I got home and opened up this box, and there was a suitcase with nothing in […]
Prodisee Pantry to hold special distribution for DHS employees
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — Prodisee Pantry is set to hold a distribution event for those impacted by the partial government shutdown. On Tuesday, March 17, the organization is holding the distribution for Department of Homeland Security employees who are missing payments. The distribution will take place from 4 p.m....
Mobile police arrest suspect after chase and crash: MPD
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A person is behind bars after allegedly leading Mobile police on a chase, News 5 has learned. According to officials with the Mobile Police Department, officers saw a vehicle they believed had been reported stolen and attempted to stop it on Monday, March 16, at around 3:30 p.m., near Panorama...
The Gulf Coast’s hottest Amtrak question: Which city packs the Mardi Gras Service
Mobile has seen 26,174 riders board the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service in just under seven months, and the city is outperforming New Orleans on a per‑capita basis among the two largest anchors of the coastal route. Since the service launched on August 18, Mobile is averaging roughly 130 boardings...
Pet of the Week: Baby Francis
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Baby Francis is a sweet loving pup, 2 years old and 50 lbs. She was surrendered by her owners, who could no longer care for her. At the shelter since December, Baby Francis is waiting for her perfect family to come adopt her. She’s great with people and animals, and loves to play with other pups.
