Mobile’s new $380M airport delays opening until fall 2026
For the second time, the new Mobile International Airport has been forced to delay its opening by just a few months. The Mobile Airport Authority announced a new timeline for the project earlier this week, citing budget priorities. It is now expected to be completed in September 2026. “We were...
Car overturned on Schillinger Road
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A car has overturned at the intersection of Schillinger Road and Old Government Street Road. LOCATION: The incident happened around 4 p.m. Thursday, June 12. The overturned vehicle caused traffic backups on Schillinger Road, but as of 5 p.m., ALGO reports that traffic is moving smoothly....
Bond revoked for former Bayou La Batre police officer
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A judge revoked bond today for a former Bayou La Batre police officer charged with rape and sex abuse. BJ Squires was arrested Monday while out on bond. The terms of his bond required Squires to “not depart from State,” but the Mobile County District Attorney’s office received information that...
Fatal shooting near Mobile park as lawmaker proposes “public places” capital murder bill
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — (UPDATED) During these hot days of summer, there are only a couple of things that can make kids abandon the slides and swings of a playground. The sound of thunder... and the sound of gunfire. And it was gunfire that echoed across Rickerby Park late...
Juvenile killed in shooting at Rickarby Park
Judge fully revokes bond for former Bayou La Batre police officer. Squires, who is a former Bayou La Batre police officer, was indicted for rape and sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl.
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9-year-old girl bitten by shark, flown to hospital with severe injuries. The girl's family says she was snorkeling when she was bitten by a shark. Homeland Security investigator talks about Baldwin County raids. World record breaking quadruplets born at UAB. Naked man caught on camera in Mobile neighborhood multiple...
Alabama approves 4 affordable housing developments in Mobile in “historic day for housing”
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA) has selected for award four affordable housing developments in Mobile, marking the first time in the state’s history that this many city-backed projects have been awarded in a single funding cycle. The City of Mobile partnered with local...
Officials say man died from possible overdose during traffic stop with Mobile police
From wounds to x-rays, high school seniors learn at USA’s Summer Healthcare Camp. Campers immersed themselves in activities including wound suture, incision and drainage workshops, x-ray images, and even extracting DNA.
City of Prichard garbage and trash collection adjusted for Juneteenth holiday
PRICHARD, Ala. (WPMI) — In observance of Juneteenth, the City of Prichard Public Service Department will not provide garbage or trash collection services on Thursday, June 19, 2025. To accommodate observance of theJuneteenth holiday, City of Prichard Public Service Department will not provide garbage or trash...
Mobile police investigating Thursday shooting as a homicide
Mobile police are investigating a shooting as a homicide after one person died Thursday afternoon. According to the Mobile Police Department, the shooting occurred in the 1900 block of Calmes Street. One person was struck by gunfire and succumbed to their injuries. This story will be updated as more information...