Final phase of Mobile road project nears completion
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A road project that has caused headaches for some Mobile drivers is getting closer to its final phase. Mobile City Council discussed funding Tuesday for the final phase of the N. McGregor Avenue project. The full McGregor project has been years in the making, with work dating back to 2023. “Our […
Palm Project provides daily essentials to thousands of Baldwin County students
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) – A program in Baldwin County is helping students succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. The Palm Project is a countywide initiative that provides Baldwin County public school students in need with daily essentials, allowing them to focus more on their education. “62% of our stude
‘This is their time to shine’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ms. Senior Cullman County Sheri Rasco and Ms. Super Senior Cullman County Mazzie Twilley competed in the Ms. Senior Alabama Pageant Saturday, June 6, in Daphne, with each bringing home honors. Rasco was awarded Most Community Support – Ms. Senior Alabama, while Twilley took home People’s Choice – Ms. Su
New ‘export-focused’ facility to bolster business at Port of Mobile
Canadian company Ray-Mont Logistics and the Alabama Port Authority have announced that Ray-Mont will open a new shipping facility in Mobile, its third in the U.S. and its first on the Gulf Coast. The operation could have a substantial impact on business at the Port of Mobile. According to information...
Mobile man arrested after allegedly exposing children to MDMA
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Court records say a Mobile man was arrested after he allegedly exposed children to Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, commonly referred to as MDMA. According to court docs, Nolan Elliot Cato Kiel-Wilder, 29, was arrested on June 4, after he exposed three children, ages 3, 5, and 8, to the drug.
3 Alabama cities rank among the nation’s top spots for verbal business deals
A survey of small business owners found that in several Alabama cities, handshake deals are as central to local business as legal contracts. In Alabama, Jasper, Fairhope and Muscle Shoals stand out as cities where verbal business agreements are still key, according to a study by Advance Funds Network, a financing compa
Alabama Native American tribe asks solar developer for transparency
The Poarch Creek Indians, Alabama’s only federally recognized tribe, is asking the developer of an industrial-scale solar project in north Baldwin County to talk with the tribe about the cultural and historical significance of its proposed project site. “We believe those of us who will ultimately live with the...
B-Bob’s announces Pride Week 2026 celebration centered on community & civic engagement
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Downtown Mobile bar B-Bob's has announced its 2026 Pride Week celebration, taking place June 7–14. This year’s theme, “commUNITY,” will spotlight not only celebration and entertainment, but also community connection, visibility, and civic engagement. To ensure Pride Week remains accessible...
Alabama runoff: Controlling growth, infrastructure main issues for voters
We are one week away from runoff elections for state and local races in Alabama. In Baldwin County, that means two important seats will be decided - the race for House District 95 and the final vacancy on the county commission. Voters have one issue they want addressed above all others.
Jury deliberates in murder trial of man accused of killing disabled veteran
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A jury is deciding the fate of a man accused of killing a 74-year-old disabled veteran in what prosecutors call a revenge killing gone wrong. Jurors have been deliberating for more than two hours in the murder trial of DeAngelo Merrill, charged with the death of James Jones. Prosecutors say Merril

















