Mobile City Council to discuss buying dance floor, other furnishings for Regions Arena
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) -The Mobile City Council has on its agenda for this Tuesday’s meeting a resolution being introduced to approve buying a dance floor and other furnishings for the new Mobile Regions Arena. The resolution is to approve a purchase order to MityLite, Inc. for 147 tables, one...
Bay Minette ice cream shop owners arrested after confrontation over online review
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - Malary and Ryan Goldman, owners of The Local Scoop Ice Cream Shoppe, were arrested Thursday night and charged with misdemeanor harassment and criminal mischief. The charges stem from a June 7 encounter with Daniel Smitt, a customer who left a one-star Google review of the...
One hurt in two-vehicle crash on Airport Boulevard in Mobile Sunday
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — At least one person was hurt after a two-vehicle collision Sunday morning in Mobile. Mobile Police and Mobile Fire-Rescue were called to a crash near the intersection of Airport Boulevard and General Bullard Avenue at about 9:30 Sunday morning. One vehicle landed on the passenger side after the cr
Money coming for Dauphin Island West End Renourishment and Resilience
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WALA) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) approved more than $403 million in funding decisions for restoration efforts spanning the Gulf Coast states. Included in the funding is $38 million for Dauphin Island West End Re
Prichard removes 11-foot alligator found in culvert
PRICHARD, Ala (WKRG) – The City of Prichard removed a large alligator on Thursday near a culvert on Albert Reese Drive, according to a social media post. The Prichard Animal Shelter said they were called to a report of an alligator on Thursday near a culvert on Albert Reese Drive. The city called the Alabama […]
Three hospitalized after stabbing in Mobile, according to police
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Three people in Mobile are hurt after a stabbing. Mobile Police responded to the 2900 block of Bank Avenue for an assault on Sunday evening. According to officers, when they got there, they found two adults with, what appeared to be, severe, life-threatening stab wounds. The other adult had
Baldwin County ice cream truck owner offers free treats to first responders, military members
From June 14 through July 4, leading up to America’s 250th birthday, Dustin Smith will provide free treats to first responders and military members.
Lemon Drop Festival brings cocktails and music to Mardi Gras Park
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mardi Gras Park played host to the Lemon Drop Festival on Saturday. Organizers called the festival a high energy daytime celebration with over 20 different types of lemon drop cocktails and food trucks. Live DJs provided music for the crowd.
ALEA: Stretch of US 98 reopens in Mobile County after crash
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) -The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, says a two-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle happened around 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13, and has forced a road closure. U.S. 98 near Wilmer Georgetown Road in Mobile County is closed in both directions (eastbound and westbound) for an...
Foley Elks Lodge Hosts Flag Day Ceremony To Mark America’s 250th Anniversary
Public invited to learn the history of 27 versions of the American flag at a June 14 ceremony. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Foley Elks Lodge invites the public to a Flag Day ceremony at 2621 S. Juniper St. in Foley to mark America's 250th anniversary. The event will feature a formal ceremony, food, and a look at the histo

















