Crayola issues nationwide recall for safety hazard to children
The items can “become lodged in the digestive system,” according to the recall.
Federal raid in Tillman’s Corner uncovers caged monkeys, raises safety concerns among neighbors
TILLMANS CORNER, Ala. — In an unusual law enforcement operation, dozens of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agents descended on a home in Tillman's Corner Wednesday, emerging not with drugs or contraband electronics, but with multiple caged monkeys. The scene was striking: federal agents wearing masks carefully loaded...
Satsuma reschedules Christmas parade, cancels boat parade
Video above: Best Reviews holiday gift guide 2025 SATSUMA, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Satsuma has rescheduled its Christmas Parade and “Christmas in Satsuma” events and canceled a boat parade, News 5 has learned. Here’s the new schedule: Weather forecasts led to the schedule adjustments, according to a city news...
City of Mobile Invests in Free Construction Training for Local Residents with New Homebuilding...
The City of Mobile, Alabama, has allocated $100,000 to start the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA). The Mobile City Council approved the funding on December 2, 2025, after a proposal from Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis. This is a one-time performance contract for workforce development.
AUSTAL USA JOINS U.S. ARMY IN SUPPORTING VET TRANSITION PROGRAM
Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA and the U.S. Army Mobile Recruiting Company formalized their partnership to support Soldiers and veterans through the Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYs) Program at a signing event today at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. PaYS is a nationwide initiative that helps Soldiers...
Tillman’s Corner Christmas parade rescheduled due to weather
Video above: Also on WKRG.com — Why is Christmas celebrated on Dec. 25? MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Tillman’s Corner Christmas parade has been rescheduled due to impending weather, according to the SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce. The parade, which was scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6, is now scheduled for...
New academy to offer tuition-free classes to train skilled construction workers
MOBILE, AL – Goodwill Gulf Coast is partnering with the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA) to offer tuition-free construction-related trades classes beginning in January 2026. The eight-week Construction Skills Boot Camp is open to anyone 17 years of age or older who wants to jumpstart a career in the...
Community gathers for Ann Bedsole’s Celebration of Life
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Family, friends, and community leaders filled the sanctuary of Dauphin Way United Methodist Church Friday to honor the life of Ann Bedsole — a trailblazing Alabama politician, dedicated activist, and beloved Mobile resident. Bedsole passed away this week at 95. She was a prominent and...
Just rain, no reign, as Vigor can’t add to championship history this time
BIRMINGHAM — As well versed as Vigor is at this state championship thing, nothing could have prepared the Wolves for the water torture they endured Thursday night in the big wash basin known as Protective Stadium. No. 3-ranked Moody was as unrelenting as the rain, beating No. 2 Vigor...
Cross-dressing porch pirate’s theft case heads to grand jury
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Todd Bond, an alleged porch pirate who is charged with theft 1st degree, waived his preliminary hearing in district court on Thursday. The case now moves on to a grand jury. The Mobile County Sheriff's Office posted surveillance video in October of a man dressed in women's clothing taking...
