CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Punch thrown at ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — An outburst of violence at Mobile’s otherwise peaceful ‘No Kings’ protest on Saturday afternoon. Video obtained by News 5 shows a protester tossing a liquid from a bottle onto a counter protester. Moments later, the counter-protester retaliated, charging the assailant and throwing a punch from...
‘The state has failed the citizens of Alabama’: Recent shootings in Mobile spark discussion...
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A recent string of shootings in Mobile has sparked discussion over Alabama’s permitless carry law. Local leaders and city officials have spoken out, with some pointing to the law, that took effect in 2023, as a contributing factor to rising gun violence. Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch said the...
Faith Time: Challenges to faith
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Faith Time is our weekly conversation on matters of faith. And joining us this morning is Rabbi Steven Silberman with Congregation Ahavas Chesed. We want to talk about a heavy topic and the idea of challenges to faith. What are the challenges to faith that you encounter? Guest: There are so […]
Mobile police search for missing person after boating incident
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are searching for a missing person after what officials called a “boating accident” occurred earlier this evening. LOCATION MPD is leading the search effort because the incident took place within the department’s jurisdiction, according to a news release. The...
Daphne woman turns 106 years old
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Daphne woman celebrated a big milestone on Friday the 13th — turning 106! Jule Moon celebrated with a birthday party, where family members read a proclamation from Gov. Kay Riley. Moon moved to Mobile from Atlanta when she was 12 years old. She graduated from Murphy High School before heading...
Loxley 8-year-old surprised at OWA as ‘Magic Moments’ families celebrate
Some special guests at Owa Friday, with almost 300 members of families touched by the Magic Moments organization, at the park for their annual get-together. But, for one Baldwin County family, the magic was just beginning.
3 women accused of stealing nearly $1,000 in items from beauty store in Jubilee...
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - Three women are accused of stealing nearly $1,000 from a beauty store in the Jubilee Mall Shopping Center in Daphne. Daphne police say employees spotted the three women trying to take the items and called the police. The incident took place Thursday before 7 p.m. Mayasia...
Part of Baldwin County road to close next week
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) -The Baldwin County Highway Department says on its website that a portion of Dogwood Fork Road will be impassable to through traffic beginning Monday morning. Here is the post:. BALDWIN COUNTY, AL, June 11, 2025 - A portion of Dogwood Fork Road, off Durban Fork Road,...
Machete-wielding man throws urine at Alabama police from gas station roof
Man holding a machete | iStock The suspect attacked one police officer, breaking his nose and facial bones before more officers could get on the roof. The post Machete-wielding man throws urine at Alabama police from gas station roof appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Midtown Mobile street set to close Monday, June 16
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) -The City of Mobile Traffic Engineering Department says Houston Street between Virginia and Government streets will be closed for one or two weeks beginning Monday, June 16th. The department says during this period, Houston St. will be excavated to install a water line to service the new...