Man enters University of South Alabama residence hall and threatens students with gun, officials...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Officials said a man unaffiliated with the University of South Alabama entered a residence hall and threatened two students and himself with a gun. Authorities said the incident happened today at approximately 2 pm. when the suspect entered the residence hall through a students unlocked...
Pocketknife attack in Mobile under investigation: MPD
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A man was assaulted as he was walking down the street in Mobile, according to the Mobile Police Department. The man was walking in the area of Whitehall Drive near Travis Road on Sunday, around 3:46 p.m., when police say a man in a pickup truck stopped and exited the truck.
USNS Solomon Atkinson Launched in Mobile
Austal USA successfully launched the company’s first ship of the year and second Navy Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ship (T-ATS), future USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12), on February 23. Named after a Native American who was a plank owner of the Navy SEAL teams and one of the service’s most decorated Alaska Native...
Man found dead with gunshot injury at Valdez Drive and Skipper Drive
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile police are investigating after a man was found dead Monday morning with a gunshot injury near the intersection of Valdez Drive and Skipper Drive. Just after noon, police said homicide detectives were arriving on scene to conduct their investigation. This is in a neighborhood in...
The Tiny Alabama Seafood Shack That’s Worth Every Minute Of The Wait
You know that feeling when you’re standing in line at the DMV, and you start questioning every life choice that led you to this moment?. Well, forget everything you know about waiting, because The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Bon Secour, Alabama, is about to rewrite your entire relationship with patience.
Business adapts to bring in customers amid construction in downtown Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Local businesses in downtown Mobile have been hurting after construction started on St. Louis Street, but some have been getting creative when it comes to bringing in customers. “There’s live music, they have peanuts, spicy and regular, and then there’s local art too,” artist Zack...
FIRST ALERT: Patchy fog tonight, beautiful Sunday
We are giving you the FIRST ALERT to get OUTSIDE this weekend. This weekend is shaping up to be the best weekend we have seen so far this year.
Shelton State Women’s Golf Captures Second Tournament Title; Three Golfers Finish in Top 5
The Cutoff News Sports coverage is brought to you by American Cheerleading Centers Home Of The Bama All Starz, Lawson State Community College, Kimbrell Grocery, & Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. The No. 1 ranked Shelton State Community College women's golf team captured its second tournament of the spring on...
Right westbound lane of Africatown Bridge closed following hit by crane
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The right westbound lane of the Africatown Bridge remains closed following an incident Sunday. Authorities said that a crane struck the bridge and caused localized damage. The affected lane will be closed for an indefinite time, ALDOT said. Authorities said the damage is located, and the...
Prichard’s Mayor issues statement on pausing construction on Mitchell Library
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - City of Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis has issued a statement on the long closed Mitchell Library. The City of Prichard was pleased to receive a state appropriation intended to support improvements to our long-closed Mitchell Library. This administration fully supports reopening the library and...

















