Texas Longhorn gets loose on Bayway during rush hour
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - A Texas Longhorn caused a major traffic backup on the Bayway during rush hour after getting loose from a trailer. The Bayway going toward Baldwin County went down to one lane before being shut down completely. It later reopened. A friend of the owner said the...
Mobile Regional Airport officials: issue affecting air conditioning
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Regional Airport posted on its Facebook page that they are working to restore cooling in portions of the terminal after an issue affected air conditioning. The airport said flights and airport operations are continuing as normal. Complimentary water and ice will be available for travelers..
Africatown Heritage House brings poetry, storytelling and performance to Juneteenth celebration
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – The Africatown Heritage House is holding a culturally rich event, the Freedom Monologues and Open Mic Juneteenth Celebration, on June 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 2465 Winbush Street. The mission is to honor the spirit of Juneteenth through poetry, storytelling, and performance. Shamonee Bake
Healthy Living: Maternal Fetal Medicine Program
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - When it comes to women’s obstetric and gynecologic health, there are a variety of services offered at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital not found anywhere else on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Dr. William Perez, a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, joined us on...
Mobile airport development: Uprooted oak trees raise concerns
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — There is a lot of fuss over oak trees uprooted near the developing Mobile International Airport, and answers are coming from the city on why they were removed in the first place. “For several weeks after the trees were actually removed, we were getting no information at all,” said John Robb, […]
Carnivorous Bog Workshop at Plants Unlimited
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Join everyone at Plants Unlimited and learn how to care for carnivorous plants and build your very own Bog Bowl!. The workshop will be hosted at Plants Unlimited on June 13th, starting at 6pm. Tickets are required. Carnivorous Bog Workshop. Plants Unlimited. 27955 US-98 Suite P,...
Austal USA Marks Completion of Phase 1 of New Submarine Module Manufacturing Facility
Austal USA marked a major milestone in the future of undersea manufacturing with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of Phase 1 of its new Module Manufacturing Facility 3, known as MMF3. The purpose-built facility was constructed under contract with General Dynamics Electric Boat and is dedicated to su
Mobile Street to close for Alabama Power work
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Street between Prichard Avenue and University Hospital Drive will be closed next week. The city of Mobile said the closure is to let Alabama Power install new poles for service improvements. The closure will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each weekday starting Monday,...
Private equity acquires Alabama aviation company for $535 million
Nashville-based Arcline Investment Management is moving to acquire Mobile’s Continental Aerospace Technologies for about $535 million. Founded in 1905, Continental is an aircraft engine manufacturer located at the Brookley Aeroplex. It designs and manufactures piston aircraft engines and related aftermarket products. A
1 arrested after high-speed chase crosses county lines into Mobile
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - A police chase across county lines ended with one man behind bars. Daphne police said 42-year-old Anthony Mitchell has multiple warrants across multiple agencies. When he was seen in Daphne, he attempted to flee to Mobile. Mobile police assisted Daphne police in capturing Mitchell. Daphne police..

















