Tie a tie, shake a hand, meet someone new: MPD’s camp for teen boys...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Young men often look to their fathers and father-figures for advice, but not everyone has that luxury. The Mobile Police Department is holding its annual ‘Blue Ties for Guys’ camp that aims to stand in the gap by teaching young men life skills. For...
Mobile Parks and Rec to host Dive-In Movie event Saturday
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - If you’re in the mood for a movie and a dip in the pool this Saturday, the city of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department the event for you. The MPRD Aquatics Department is hosting its first Dive- In Movie event of the summer. Saturday’s event will take place from 7-10 p.m. at the Hillsdale...
MAMGA FEST “A Juneteenth Celebration”
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - This is the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association’s first ever MAMGA Fest “A Juneteenth Celebration” which will take place on Saturday June 21 at The MAMGA Den located at 305 MAMGA Drive Mobile Alabama 36603 from 2pm-6pm. This is a family friendly event that will celebrate freedom. They will have...
Mobile County homicide suspect arrested —what we’ve learned
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man in connection with a June 8 Prichard homicide. According to MCSO officials, 34-year-old Kerry Angilo Robbins was arrested on June 17 in connection with the shooting death of 43-year-old Willie Smith in the 900 block of First Avenue....
Prichard water board reports overflows, issues water advisory
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — Heavy rains Tuesday caused multiple wastewater overflows in Prichard, resulting in a water advisory. According to a Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board news release, the following areas are affected with the following estimated overflows: Mobile County Health Officer Dr. Kevin Michaels...
Almost 800,000 gallons of wastewater overflow in Mobile, MAWSS says
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System has issued a wastewater overflow advisory for parts of Mobile. According to a MAWSS news release, the issue was caused by a broken pipe, and was reported by Baykeeper at 7273 Wilson Street. According to the report, approximately 799,817 gallons of...
Arrested Mobile County teacher asks for trip to Bahamas
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile County School System special-education teacher accused of giving a child alcohol wants to take a trip out of the country, News 5 has learned. The attorney representing 56-year-old Tracy Walker has filed a motion to amend the travel restrictions, stating that Walker had a scheduled trip...
Bear freed from plastic lid wrapped around its neck for 2 years, DNR said
Miss Juneteenth America Second Line Parade in downtown Mobile. Mobile County Prosecutors say they can not move forward with a rape charge against a Mobile man because they can not find the victim. Florida toddler died in hot; father arrested. Updated: 4 hours ago. |. Authorities shared video of Scott...
Manhunt For Attempted Murder Suspect In Alabama Ends With Apprehend At Mississippi Restaurant
A man wanted for attempted murder and burglary in Semmes, Alabama, was arrested without incident Saturday night in a Mississippi restaurant. Employees at Newk’s Eatery in Magee detained Ronald Graham after reporting a suspicious person making “strange statements” near the trash. Officers from the Magee Police...
Baldwin County immigration operations continue, with 9 arrests in Foley
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Nine people were arrested in Foley Monday in the latest immigration enforcement operation. According to an FBI-Mobile Facebook post, the latest operation was a joint effort of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, Customs and Border Protection, Bureau of...
