Mobile AL

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) -The Peninsula of Mobile posted on its Facebook page an update on the next phase of pedestrian safety improvements along Dauphin Island Parkway. In 2017, Peninsula of Mobile (PoM) partnered with Councilman CJ Small District 3 and the City of Mobile Traffic Engineering Department to complete Phase...

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — It was a hot day for a hot competition in Downtown Mobile on Saturday, where the American Cancer Society Chili Cookoff brought dozens of competitors and thousands of chili-lovers together. More than 70 types of piping hot chili were served up on Canal Street Saturday afternoon. “It’s got...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Friends of Mobile Trees and John Robb posted on a Facebook page that the group is proposal to replant medians along a stretch of Airport Blvd. FOMT has resubmitted our proposal to the Tree Commission to replant the neglected medians along Airport Blvd. from Providence Drive to Schillinger...

Rising Tides is an opinion column exploring all things Mobile. When you find yourself in a long line of people waiting to get into a museum, you know something out of the ordinary is happening. Such was the scene early in the evening of Friday, Feb. 27, outside the Mobile...

FOLEY, Ala (WKRG) – The City of Foley has reopened the intersection of South Hickory Street and West Michigan Avenue after a Baldwin County-approved construction project, according to a news release. The intersection of South Hickory Street and West Michigan Avenue was closed as work crews upgraded turn signals and...

Max, a 3-year-old Mastiff mix weighing 72 lbs, is available for adoption at the Mobile County Animal Shelter. He is described as a gentle and loving dog with a tough exterior but a soft heart. Max is heartworm positive and will need continued care.

PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis says she has discussed expanded police patrol zones, and improved response times during her Traveling City Halls. Davis talked about that in this week’s Weekly Newsletter from Mayor Carletta Davis. Here’s part of the post:. We recently hosted our Traveling...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - One of the top rising defensive backs in the country is headed to Norman. Williamson High School defensive back Jaylen Scott announced his commitment to the University of Oklahoma, choosing the Sooners over a long list of major programs including Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, Auburn, Florida...

Foosackly’s owners paid $1.107 million for almost 2 acres in the Encounter development in Fairhope, according to Herrington Realty, who represented the seller. Vallas Realty represented the buyer. A new Foosackly’s chicken finger restaurant will be built in The Encounter, a 13-lot commercial project on 35 acres on...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis has named streets where he says sidewalk improvements have been taking place. The Mayor made that statement during his regular post, Good Evening, Mobile! on Friday. Here is part of the post:. Crews have been busy in Midtown over the last few...