Mobile AL

A four-month-long prescription drug operation has led to a man being arrested and over $45,000 worth of prescription medication has been recovered.

Alabama’s barbecue scene offers a rich tapestry of flavors and traditions that rival those of Memphis and Texas. From its signature white sauce to time-honored smoking methods, these eight standout BBQ spots highlight the state’s unique culinary heritage, offering a delectable journey for any barbecue enthusiast. 1....

Mobile Mayor Stimpson targets vacant, dilapidated commercial buildings downtown. Immersive delta exhibit planned for the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. Immersive delta exhibit planned for the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. Former Green Bay Packer cited in Eau Claire following incident at bar. Updated: 5...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Theodore man has been charged with assault in the Dawes Lane shooting. On Aug. 29, officers responded to the 3400 block of Dawes Lane and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was taken to a local hospital. Police said that further...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — While investigators may never know why Woodrow Meservey fired at officers on Bay Front Road on Wednesday afternoon, family and friends have an idea. They say Meservey had struggled since the death of his mother, Sally Barnes, last year. “He lost his daddy when he was three,” Regina Rettig, a...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The University of South Alabama celebrated a major milestone Thursday, as construction on the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine reached its halfway point. Dignitaries, community leaders, and medical students gathered for a beam signing ceremony, adding their names to the final vertical...

Alabama health officials react to Florida removing vaccine mandate for schoolchildren. The state of Florida has become the first state to ban vaccine mandates for schoolchildren.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - An Eight Mile man pleaded guilty to a federal witness tampering charge. Jonathan Coleman was arrested last year on a charge of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. A few days later, he called a woman from metro jail and tried to get...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers arrested a man after he was found driving a stolen vehicle. According to an MPD news release, officers were in the area of Garden Grove Drive around 2 a.m. on Sept. 5 when they witnessed a Cadillac Escalade that had been reported stolen. Officers said they...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Austal USA is known for its work on U.S. Naval ships, but now it has a little help. In an effort to “expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity,” Austal USA has entered an agreement with Master Boat Builders, according to the company. The company entered into a memorandum of understanding with Master...