Reeves elected to energy board
POINT CLEAR, AL - Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves reports he has been elected chairman of the Southern States Energy Board. According to the group's Facebook page the Southern States Energy Board is a government organization based with advancing policies, technologies, and practices enhancing our region’s energy...
Seven-time felon from Irvington receives prison sentence
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — An Irvington man has been sentenced on two felony charges, making him a seven-time convicted felon, according to the Department of Justice. A DOJ news release said 40-year-old Voeruth Meas pleaded guilty to felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute...
Vape shop owner warns Alabama tax hike could push users to higher nicotine levels
The price of vaping in Alabama is going up. A state tax increase of ten cents per milliliter kicks in Wednesday. One vape shop owner says the way the tax is structured it will encourage higher nicotine usage. "It disproportionately impacts people who use lower strength nicotine because it comes...
Man sentenced after illegally reentering U.S., found in Foley: DOJ
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Honduran man who was in the country illegally after previously being removed has been sentenced to prison time, according to the Department of Justice. The DOJ news release said 60-year-old Oscar Guillen Orellana has been sentenced to eight months in prison after being found in the country by...
National Maritime Museum of the Gulf celebrates 10 years
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A big tourism attraction in Mobile celebrated decade of discovery in a big way. The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf held its 10th anniversary family fun day on Saturday. Executive Director Karen Poth talked about a new Jimmy Buffett exhibit that will be opening next...
MFRD installing free smoke alarms in Autumndale community
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Fire-Rescue will host a Smoke Alarm Blitz Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the Autumndale community following a fatal fire in the area last week. MFRD will install free smoke alarms in the Autumndale community from 4 to 8 p.m. Residents can sign up by calling 251-208-5555.
Pet of the Week: “Olive”
Meet Olive, our Pet of the Week! This sweet puppy is about 7-months-old and weighs 33 pounds. She’s described as a Labrador Retriever- mixed breed. Olive does well on a leash and is great with children and other dogs. She has plenty of energy and loves to play. Olive...
Assault at business in Mobile leads to two arrests: MPD
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two local men have been arrested after allegedly assaulting a man at a business, according to Mobile Police. Mobile police officers were called to the CEFCO at 2704 Springhill Ave., at about 1:20 a.m. Saturday, in reference to an assault. INCIDENT LOCATION: When officers arrived, they found a...
Mobile police search for car shooting suspect
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Police are looking for a person who allegedly shot into an unoccupied car over the weekend. According to a Mobile Police Department news release, officers were called to the 4100 block of Tamworth Drive Friday at about 11:50 p.m. in reference to a shooting. INCIDENT LOCATION: When officers...
I-10 crash claims life of Mobile County woman
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Mobile County woman has died after a Friday morning crash in Escambia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. An FHP crash report said the 36-year-old Whistler woman was driving on I-10 around 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 26 when her vehicle left the road and hit a line of […]
