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Ron Carpenter is a professional truck driver who travels through Mobile on his frequent route between South Carolina and Texas. He says he follows the rules and stays in his lane. But he'll tell you, there are a few drivers who aren't as vigilant. "They jump in front of you,...

PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - The Prichard City Council met for the first time this month earlier this morning. During the session, a number of agenda items were tabled. Among them was a request from one councilwoman to discuss the council’s discretionary funds. That’s money that’s usually spent on things like small...

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TILLMANS CORNER, Ala. — In an unusual law enforcement operation, dozens of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agents descended on a home in Tillman's Corner Wednesday, emerging not with drugs or contraband electronics, but with multiple caged monkeys. The scene was striking: federal agents wearing masks carefully loaded...

Video above: Best Reviews holiday gift guide 2025 SATSUMA, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Satsuma has rescheduled its Christmas Parade and “Christmas in Satsuma” events and canceled a boat parade, News 5 has learned. Here’s the new schedule: Weather forecasts led to the schedule adjustments, according to a city news...

The City of Mobile, Alabama, has allocated $100,000 to start the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA). The Mobile City Council approved the funding on December 2, 2025, after a proposal from Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis. This is a one-time performance contract for workforce development.

Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA and the U.S. Army Mobile Recruiting Company formalized their partnership to support Soldiers and veterans through the Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYs) Program at a signing event today at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. PaYS is a nationwide initiative that helps Soldiers...

Video above: Also on WKRG.com — Why is Christmas celebrated on Dec. 25? MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Tillman’s Corner Christmas parade has been rescheduled due to impending weather, according to the SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce. The parade, which was scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6, is now scheduled for...

MOBILE, AL – Goodwill Gulf Coast is partnering with the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA) to offer tuition-free construction-related trades classes beginning in January 2026. The eight-week Construction Skills Boot Camp is open to anyone 17 years of age or older who wants to jumpstart a career in the...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Family, friends, and community leaders filled the sanctuary of Dauphin Way United Methodist Church Friday to honor the life of Ann Bedsole — a trailblazing Alabama politician, dedicated activist, and beloved Mobile resident. Bedsole passed away this week at 95. She was a prominent and...