Baldwin County road to close temporarily
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A road in Baldwin County is set to close temporarily, according to a Baldwin County news release. Bohemian Hall Road, between CR-48 and White Road, will close temporarily on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The closure is due to a cross-drain replacement. This project is...
Port of Mobile Plans to Boost Container Capacity 50% with New Berth
Maersk’s terminal operator is set to build a new 1,300-foot container berth at Alabama’s Port of Mobile that would expand capacity at the gateway by 50 percent. US, China Postpone Port Fees for a Year The Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals Mobile are funding the $131 million project, which will enable the...
Creola police: DUI arrests rising this year (video)
CREOLA, Ala. (WKRG) — Creola Police Department officials said they have seen an uptick in DUI arrests this year. According to officials, DUI numbers have doubled since the same time period last year. The latest arrest comes after a driver failed to yield the right of way in front of a CPD officer. The officer […]
Camp Bow Wow: Halloween Safety for Dogs
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Halloween can be a stressful and even dangerous time for pets, with risks from candy, crowds, doorbells and spooky decorations. Camp Bow Wow is sharing the best safety tips to keep dogs happy and safe this Halloween. www.campbowwow.com/west-mobile/
Mobile County family say it has made the Guinness World Records
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile County family says it has made the Guinness World Records in a category you may not have heard of. Wait until you meet this family. Welcome to the annual Maurice and Mary Poiroux family reunion. Granddaughter Jennifer Travis says, “They were my grandparents,...
Prodisee Pantry volunteers pack Thanksgiving boxes for 1,500 Baldwin Co. families in need
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (NBC 15) — The Prodisee Pantry's parking lot in Spanish Fort was packed with more than 100 volunteers this morning. They were filling Thanksgiving boxes for 1,500 food insecure families in Baldwin County. One by one they placed their boxes on the conveyor belt as other...
One man injured in train vs. vehicle crash in Satsuma
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala (WKRG) – A man is injured following an incident where his vehicle collided with a train in Satsuma late Friday night, according to a Satsuma Fire Department spokesperson. Satsuma Fire Chief Michael Caldwell says the incident happened last night on Jackson Road in Satsuma near Old Highway 43, across...
Fairhope Chocolate & Bakery gets creative as chocolate prices reach record highs
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) – Halloween is the one night a year where it’s completely acceptable to eat as much candy as you want, but it’s no trick that those treats are getting a lot more expensive to make. Chef Jule at Fairhope Chocolate & Bakery has been in the industry for almost 20 years and […]
Numerous reports on social media of loud booms in the Mobile area
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - FOX10 News is working to find the sources of reported loud booms in the Mobile and Baldwin County areas. There have been numerous reports on social media of people hearing loud booms. Some said it sounded like thunder, others say the sound shook their house.
Expanding ALS Care and Support with USA Health’s Robert Kobelja, M.D.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — ALS is a progressive neurological disorder that affects the motor nerves. USA Health’s Robert Kobelja, M.D., joined WKRG News 5 on The Doctor Is In to discuss the care and support available to patients at USA Health. In the video above, Kobelja gives insight into ALS, how it is diagnosed, and […]
