Woman cut outside Mobile business: police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are investigating after a woman was cut outside of a restaurant Friday, July 11. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the Wild Wing Station in the 3900 block of Government Street around 3:15 p.m. for a report of an assault. Officers said...
Mobile police, firefighters respond to Africatown crash
UPDATE (11:35 a.m.): Mobile police have provided more information on an Africatown crash. According to officials, the driver of the vehicle has serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The crash happened just before 11:15 a.m. The eastbound lanes of US Highway 90 are closed for the time being. PREVIOUS REPORTING...
Disturbance will move into Gulf; expect a rainmaker
Hot and steamy; chance of tropical development near southeast U.S. coast. Steamy start, soggy finish: Watching heat, tropical rain, and chance of tropical development near Southeast U.S. coast. Updated: 16 hours ago. |. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop by this afternoon. Updated: Jul. 13,...
Back to School Bash in Mobile County to feature free supplies, uniform vouchers
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The 8th Annual Community Outreach & Back to School Bash is set for July 19. According to a joint news release from ‘People United to Advance the Dream’ and ‘Reconciling Lives to the Kingdom Church,’ the event will offer free school uniform voucher and school supplies. There will also be a […]
High school students get real job experience at Bryant Career Technical Center
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Juniors and seniors who attend Bryant Career Technical Center are learning a variety of trades. “We have small engines, we have automotive, we’ve got welding, cosmetology, nursing,” Horticulture teacher Grace Jones said. That’s just naming a few. If you want to put your green thumb to...
Fairhope man accused of leading Foley police on chase, crashing into power pole
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Fairhope man was arrested in Foley after he reportedly led police on a chase that ended with a crashed vehicle. According to a Foley Police Department news release, on Saturday, July 12, officers attempted to pull a vehicle over, but the driver of the vehicle, identified as 33-year-old Joseph...
Follow Cam Marston’s Paddling Journey Across Mobile Bay
Both arms ached, and my right lat muscle was seizing with cramps. I had to raise my right arm above my head to get it to relax. I was sitting on a paddleboard in the center of Mobile Bay, working to keep my fear from taking control, breathing deeply, trying to remain calm.
Mobile Missing Person Alert for woman with medical condition requiring immediate attention
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Mobile Police Department needs your help locating Linda Davis, 72, who is reported missing. Davis was last seen in the 3400 block of Hillcrest Road. She has a medical condition that requires immediate attention. If you know where she could be located, please contact...
Northbound lanes of I-65 near Dolly Parton Bridge reopen after medical emergency
UPDATE (11 a.m.): The northbound lanes of I-65 have reopened. PREVIOUS REPORTING MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The northbound lanes of I-65 near the Dolly Parton Bridge are closed due to a medical emergency. The lanes closed around 9:30 a.m. with multiple emergency vehicles being visible from the Alabama Department of...
Governor Ivey Deploys Search and Rescue Team to Texas
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced Alabama is assisting Texas in their search and rescue mission following the devastating flooding. The 40-person team being deployed includes Alabama Task Force 1 out of Mobile, Tuscaloosa Fire and Saraland Fire. “Search and rescue remains the goal, and Alabama is going to do...