iHeartMedia Weekend Rundown (3/6 – 3/8)
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - We were joined by Shelby Mitchell from iHeartMedia for your weekend rundown of events across the Gulf Coast. MOBILE CHILI COOK-OFF - Sat 11am-3pm, Canal Street (between Washington Ave and Broad St), Downtown Mobile. The Mobile Chili Cookoff is a fun-filled day of great food and...
University of South Alabama professor discusses Iran War’s economic impacts
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The national average of a gallon of regular gas is around $3.20, according to AAA, and is inching toward $3 in lower Alabama. Drivers are wondering how the price of gas that’s already been drilled, refined, and delivered to the retailer can go up in price so much. University of South […]
Infirmary Health, Wells Fargo to host 48th Annual Spring Fever Chase March 21
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - If you’re looking for a way to get out and get some exercise while enjoying the scenery that our area has to offer, the Spring Fever Chase is the thing for you. Hosted by Infirmary Health and Wells Fargo, the 48th Annual Spring Fever Chase...
PRCA State Conference Speakers and Topics Announced as Communications Professionals Prepare to Gather in...
MOBILE, Ala. — Communications and public relations professionals from across the state will soon gather in Mobile as the Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA) hosts its 2026 PRCA State Conference March 18–20 at the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa. This year’s conference theme, “Celebrate!”, reflects...
Saraland Water Board promises relief for neighbors dealing with stalled construction site
SARALAND, Ala. (WPMI) — There's frustration being felt by some Saraland residents who have to navigate around heavy equipment and barriers every time they pull into or out of their neighborhood on Bernard Street, which is a dead-end street. And that's a problem, because Bernard Street leads to busy...
Azaleas 101 Coming To Robertsdale
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is hosting the Azaleas 101 Workshop on March 24 at 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Baldwin County Coliseum in Robertsdale. The event for both home gardeners and professionals will feature expert-led sessions on evergreen and native azaleas, planting, care and propagation. There...
Mobile Advances Plan To Develop Waterfront Parks
AL.com reported that the master plan for Mobile’s Peninsula area, which lies south of Interstate 10 along Dauphin Island Parkway, was recently updated. Its name comes from its boundaries: Mobile Bay to the east and Dog River to the west. The COVID-19 pandemic put the original plan on the back burner, and little...
All-day adoptable dog parade hits Mobile Animal Shelter March 11
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department Training Division and City of Mobile Animal Services have partnered for a Community Day on March 11, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. This all-day event will showcase 100 adoptable dogs (and 50 puppies) being walked by 27 Mobile Fire-Rescue Department firefighter recruits...
Southern Rail Commission considers bollards to improve track safety
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — As Amtrak continues to expand it's Mardi Gras line, the Southern Rail Commission is considering new ways to enhance safety for trains and cars at crossings in our area. One thing on the table is bollards that raise up preventing cars from attempting to...
Docket, trial dates set for woman charged in 5-year-old son’s death
The boy, who was nonverbal and had autism, was found in a trash bag along the waterline near Lillian Highway on Feb. 7.
