Spanish Fort opening new recreation area
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — Spanish Fort will dedicate a new recreation area with a grand opening this weekend, Spanish Fort officials said. According to a City of Spanish Fort news release, the Town Center Park, at 29000 Bass Pro Drive, in the Bass Pro Shopping Center, will officially open Friday at 9 a.m., with […]
8 Fun Outdoor Activities in Mobile, Alabama
Coastal Alabama beckons with gorgeous scenery and outdoor play. Outdoor recreation along the Alabama coast is rated G, as in, Gulf, golf, gardens, goals and – most of all – gorgeous scenery. Get ready to explore the best of coastal Alabama with this list of eight fun outdoor activities in Mobile, AL.
MCSO: Driver tosses loaded Glock during pursuit, ends in crash with civilian car
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — UPDATE:. According to MCSO, on August 18th, 2025, the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on a Silver 2021 Toyota Camry bearing Alabama tag 2A0T9NE, in the area of Halls Mill Rd. and Highway 90, for a violation of illegal tint and running a red light. The driver failed to...
“I’m glad it happened before I died!” After long wait, Amtrak returns to Mobile
You have to get up pretty early in the morning to beat Bob Jensen to the train station. "I like to ride on Amtrak the first day they run a new train," he says. And he and a buddy came all the way from Chicago to Mobile to do it!
Sun Auto Tire & Service Opens New Fausak Tires Location in Mobile, Alabama
Sun Auto Tire & Service announced the opening of a new Fausak Tires & Service location in Mobile, Alabama. The move comes just months after acquiring the long-standing local business. With this expansion, the company adds to existing Fausak Tires Alabama locations and Delta World Tire sites in Mississippi and...
Mobile PD: Woman breaks into Dauphin St. apartment for pepper spray attack
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Mobile Police, on Monday, August 18, 2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., officers responded to 3105 Dauphin Street (South of Dauphin Apartments) in reference to an incident. Upon arrival, officers discovered a female subject had unlawfully entered a victim’s apartment. Upon further...
12 Restaurants in Mobile, AL, That Locals Love
Thanks to its coastal location, seafood shines — but there are a few surprises, too. Mobile, AL’s food scene punches well above its weight, thanks to its coastal location for Gulf-sourced seafood, its unique mix of Southern and Creole culinary traditions, and enterprising chefs always ready to take things to the next...
David Rainer: Causeway project will help protect access to Dauphin Island
If you’ve traveled to Dauphin Island in the past two years, you’ve obviously noticed all the work that’s ongoing along the Dauphin Island Causeway. Rows of riprap, piles of dredge material and heavy equipment dot the east side of the roadway for more than 3 miles. The...
Magnolia Landing boardwalk closed due to lawsuits
MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, Ala. (WKRG) — After a flurry of comments and complaints from local residents, the Town of Magnolia Springs issued a formal statement regarding the closing of the Magnolia Landing boardwalk. According to Magnolia Springs officials, the landing was not closed by the Town. After two lawsuits, it was...
Family Day, march to support domestic violence victims set for Cathedral Sq.
The effort "enditnow" reaches out to those who are experiencing domestic violence. The Seventh-day Adventist organization is preparing for a family day and rally march this Saturday in Mobile' Cathedral Square to offer hope, support and services to those spouses and their children. "You can come in and we have...