Upgrades planned for North McGregor Avenue in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Drivers in Mobile can expect more construction along McGregor Avenue in the near future, with plans to upgrade the road. Mobile City Councilman-elect Beau Fleming said there are plans to revamp North McGregor Avenue, stretching from Museum Drive at the roundabout north to Springhill Avenue....
Suspect in Mobile murder was on probation, has lengthy arrest record
Wrongful-death case against Baldwin County deputy in hands of jury. The jury has to decide if the deputy is civilly liable. Blue Mass for first responders takes place at the Cathedral in downtown Mobile. The annual Blue Mass took place at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.
The Red Clay Strays Have Arrived
Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, the band known as The Red Clay Strays describe themselves as “born and bred in the red dirt clay of south Alabama.” As with almost every band from the South, their origin unfairly pigeonholes them as a mere “country” band. Lead singer and guitarist Brandon Coleman disagrees. As he...
Isom Clemon Civil Rights Memorial Park wins Main Street Mobile award
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A celebration was recently held by Main Street Mobile to highlight outstanding projects and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to Downtown Mobile. Local architecture and engineering firm, Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), received the Excellence in Architecture and Design Award...
Mobile Walmart theft leads to arrest, police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A local man who allegedly stole merchandise from Walmart has been arrested, according to the Mobile Police Department. Officers were called to the Walmart at 685 Schillinger Road S., in reference to a retail theft in progress. When officers arrived, they detained James Satterfield, who they were...
Recalls issued on everything from soap to chocolate to cars
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: There are lots of new recalls, so you may want to check your pantry, your freezer and even your garage. Everything from soap to cars to chocolates is being called back. We are taking a look at what is being recalled, why and what to do if you have any of these products.
Man stabbed on Taurus Drive, police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Police Department says one man was stabbed at the 4200 block of Taurus Drive. Police say the incident took place around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday. Officers found a man with a minor, non-life threatening injury, according to MPD. The victim was taken to a local hospital.
32-million-year-old sea turtle fossil discovered in south Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A fishing trip in south Alabama led to one of the most remarkable fossil finds in the world. The Coleman family was out fishing north of Mobile in 2021 when they spotted something unusual and called Paleontologist Drew Gentry, the senior education and research manager at the Gulf Coast State...
NEEDTOBREATHE coming to the Saenger Theatre
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — NEEDTOBREATHE, the rock band from South Carolina known for such hits as “Brother” and “Who I Am,” is coming to the Saenger Theatre in Mobile. Tickets are now on sale for the Feb. 4 performance, which will start at 7:30 p.m. NEEDTOBREATHE has been making music for 20 years, with a […]
Mobile police search suspected drug house
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are on Houston Street Friday afternoon serving a search warrant at a suspected drug house. Police on the scene told News 5 that the house is part of an ongoing narcotics investigation involving drugs like crack cocaine and marijuana. Several people who were at...