New Spring Hill hotel would replace former armory
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A new hotel is planned for the Spring Hill area of Mobile and would replace the former Fort Hardeman National Guard armory. If Mobile City Council approves the proposal, the hotel would be a first in that neighborhood of Spring Hill near West Mobile. The former Fort Hardeman National Guard...
Fire at Mobile apartment complex displaces 3 families
UPDATE (12:30 p.m.): Mobile Fire-Rescue Department officials have released more information about a Monday night fire at The Estates at Lafayette Square. According to officials, they were called to the complex for a report of a “possible fire” in building 24. When firefighters arrived, they found flames and heavy...
‘Back to the Bama Bash’ with Taylor Hicks
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Taylor Hicks is returning to Flora-Bama for his annual Back to the Bama Bash on June 28 around 8 p.m. Taylor excited to play some of his most loved songs including his recent singles “Porch Swing” and “Teach Me to Dance,” which he performed on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and the Grand Ole Opry.
Free ice cream tomorrow at Mardi Gras Park for the 10,000 Scoop Challenge
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Moose Tracks is in Mobile for the 10,000 Scoop Challenge. They are offering 10,000 scoops of free Moose Tracks in an ice cream social benefiting Feeding the Gulf Coast. Michael Ledger with Feeding the Gulf Coast and Caroline Winternheimer with Moose Tracks talk more about this...
Mobile police arrest boy after Springhill Avenue burglary
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers arrested a boy allegedly found walking away from a burglary with a stolen gun and possible marijuana. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to a Chevron on the 1200 block of Springhill Avenue around 3:30 a.m. on June 24 for a report of...
1 dead, 1 injured in Atmore shooting
The event goes on until 3 p.m. today (Tuesday, June 24) at Mardi Gras Park in downtown Mobile.
Guide to Mobile, Alabama Cruise Parking
Whether coming from Mobile itself, or nearby cities like New Orleans, Montgomery or Biloxi, then you’re likely wonder where you can park for your cruise. Fortunately, it isn’t difficult to find a spot for your cruise. In fact, the port makes it pretty simple.
Guy Fieri went wild for these eight Alabama eats on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
When. Guy Fieri's red Camaro pulls up, you know something delicious is about to go down. In Alabama, it's made more than just a few pit stops. From smokey barbecue in the north to coastal comfort food down south, Fieri has taken his flavor-packed road trip all across Alabama. Here are eight must-try spots where the...
Mobile County home buyers could get up to $50K in down payment assistance grants
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County home buyers could soon qualify for $1,000 to $50,000 in new down payment assistance grants, and residents can attend a meeting to learn about the new program. The Mobile County Grants Department has scheduled five upcoming sessions about the Homeownership Down Payment Assistance...
Mobile County rolls out new homeowner down payment assistance program for residents
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile County has a new program to help residents whose homes were impacted by Hurricanes Sally and Zeta or who were living in the Mobile area in the fall of 2020 when the storms hit. It’s called the Homeownership Downpayment Assistance Program, which can...