Airport in Baldwin County plans improvements
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Foley says in a press release it plans airport improvements. FOLEY – Foley is moving forward with plans to improve the city’s airport with additional hangars, taxilanes and drainage. The Foley City Council voted to approve applications for transportation grants to...
Baldwin County hotel posts pictures of fence damage on Facebook page
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The HOTEL Magnolia in Foley has posted pictures on its Facebook of apparent damage to its fence and is trying to get more information. Asking everyone to Please share!! This looks like a Black Dodge Charger with Spoiler , maybe burgundy or a dark maroon Pontiac granprix or late model Monte Carlo...
MCHD: West Nile Virus detected in sentinel chickens in two zip codes
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile County Health Department (MCHD) reported in a news release Wednesday that West Nile Virus was detected detected in sentinel chickens. MOBILE, Ala. – Sentinel chickens used by the Mobile County Health Department (MCHD) to detect mosquito-borne diseases in the community have tested...
Intersection in Baldwin County set to close Monday through new year
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Foley says in a press release that the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Hickory Street is scheduled to be closed for the rest of 2025 starting Monday morning, Sept. 15. Here is the release:. FOLEY – Work is scheduled to start Monday, Sept....
Royalty, revelers and rail buffs cruise to Mobile on the new Amtrak line called...
Among the first speakers was the mayor. On the stage at the Union Passenger Station Terminal Aug. 16 were various dignitaries who had come to celebrate the inaugural run of the Mardi Gras Service, a newly reincarnated passenger train running twice daily between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, with coastal stops...
Airbus celebrates decade of commercial aircraft manufacturing in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Airbus is celebrating a decade of commercial aircraft manufacturing in Mobile. There is a post made Sunday morning on the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Site GM Daryl Taylor Facebook site. Here is the post:. Today we celebrate a decade of commercial aircraft manufacturing in Mobile, Alabama, and...
‘Don’t Wait’: Mobile nonprofit shares message during National Recovery Month
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — September is National Recovery Month, a time to shine a light on both the hope and the hard work that comes with overcoming addiction. According to the CDC, about 48.5 million Americans struggled with a substance use disorder in 2023. “There is a lot of hidden pain and trauma. The actual […]
20th annual Unity Walk Weekend at Lyons Park
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A host of activities make up the 20th annual Unity Walk Weekend in Mobile. The event, put on by Kingdom Covenant Connections, is billed as a three day celebration of faith, unity and community impact taking place at Lyons Park. On Saturday, Sept 13, it featured...
Federal jury finds no constitutional violation in fatal 2017 Baldwin County shooting
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — A federal civil jury found that Baldwin County Deputy Matthew Hunady did not violation Jonathan Victors constitutional rights when Hunady shot and killed Victor along I-10 in 2017. Hunady was cleared of any criminal wrongdoing in late 2017 by a Baldwin County Grand Jury.
“Veterans Helping Veterans” 2025 at Battleship Park
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — An annual event continues to help veterans around the region. Saturday was the annual Veterans Helping Veterans Car and Truck Show. Several trucks, muscle cars, and specialty vehicles crowded part of the field at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. The event is hosted by members of the P.L....