Alabama transportation officials talk about effects of new traffic pattern on U.S. 31
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Department of Transportation, or ALDOT, says a new school drop-off traffic pattern on U.S. 31 in Baldwin County has had positive results. It posted the story in ALDOT News. Here is part of the post:. ALDOT traffic engineers work closely every year with...
Fundraiser held on Saturday for Fairhope woman shot inside her home
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - A fundraiser was held in Fairhope on Saturday, Aug 30, to support and raise money for a woman shot five times while at home with her six year old son. Fairhope Police said 26-year old Cait Schott was shot inside her apartment last month. The suspect...
UPDATE: Two shot after fight on St. Stephens Road before dawn Sunday morning
UPDATE 12:20 PM Mobile Police sent this update: On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., officers were already in the 1600 block of St. Stephens Road when an altercation between male subjects occurred in the roadway. During the altercation shots were fired, and two male victims were injured. Both...
Special town hall set for local leaders to address drug use in Mobile
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Several agencies will soon come together for a town hall meeting to address community drug use. According to a Facebook post from the Drug Education Council, the special town hall event set for Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Baker High School auditorium. The event will highlight the […]
On the right track: Mobile’s rail revival attracts over 2,000 passengers in first week
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Since the passenger rail service resumed operations in Mobile, the city has seen a flurry of activity on the tracks. According to Amtrak, between August 18 and August 24, a total of 1,067 passengers embarked on train journeys departing from Mobile. Meanwhile, 1,117 travelers arrived...
UPDATE: Missing Semmes teen found
SEMMES, Ala. (WALA) - Semmes PD said they are searching for a missing teen. Police said 17-year-old Kera Gillespie was last seen around midnight at her home in Semmes. She was last seen wearing either pajamas or khaki pants and a blue jacket, according to authorities. Semmes PD said she...
Hurricane Katrina survivors reflect 20 years later on loss, resilience, and starting over
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm. The storm left a path of destruction and tragedy in its wake as it swept through areas including Gulfport, Biloxi, Mobile, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and Northwest Florida. It remains the most destructive storm...
Labor Day: Mobile’s trash and recycling schedule changes
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile has updated its trash and recycling schedule for the Labor Day holiday. According to a city news release, roadside trash will not be picked up on Monday, Sept. 1, and there will not be a makeup day. City recycling centers will also be closed for the holiday, […]
Immersive Mobile River Delta exhibit planned for Mobile’s National Maritime Museum
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A new, immersive exhibit on the Mobile River Delta is being proposed for the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf, which the council will consider Tuesday. The $2 million contract is with Tinker Imagineers of The Netherlands to design, build and install the exhibit. The...
Overturned vehicle disrupts I-65 traffic in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile law enforcement officials responded to an overturned vehicle on I-65 northbound around 8 a.m. Friday. The crash occurred between Government Boulevard and Airport Boulevard, resulting in traffic being reduced to one lane for a short time. There is currently no information available on what...
