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Senior Bowl Spotlight: Velus Jones Jr.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is teaming up with the Reese’s Senior Bowl this season to bring you the best high school football coverage along the Gulf Coast! It’s well known that the Mobile-Baldwin area produces many of the National Football League’s brightest stars. News 5 Sports will showcase that talent on Senior […]
Chelsea dominates Mobile Christian for home opening victory
The Chelsea Hornets proved the value of a determined run game and secured a 24-3 victory in their home opener against the Mobile Christian Leopards on Friday, Aug. 23. The post Chelsea dominates Mobile Christian for home opening victory appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Jones Leads Offense & Defense In Setback Against Dillard
MOBILE, Ala. – The Louisiana Christian University volleyball program got a well-rounded outing out of middle blocker Kierra Jones, but it was not enough to cool down a hot-hitting Bleu Devils club, dropping a 3-1 decision. The Basics:. Score. Dillard – 3 Louisiana Christian – 1 Records.
Mobile is winding down ShotSpotter program but will keep elements of it
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Former Police Chief Paul Prine and Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s administration do not see eye to eye on many issues, but there is consensus about a gunshot-detection system known as ShotSpotter. It didn’t work. “We’ve always looked at, you know, is it worth it?” said...
Industrial park coming to Baldwin County in wake of Port of Mobile growth
Gulf Corporation, a Dallas-based real estate firm, broke ground on a new industrial park in Loxley Wednesday, in tandem with the Port of Mobile’s continued growth. “The close proximity to 1-10 and the centralized location in Baldwin County between Mobile and Pensacola will attract quality tenants that will provide good, high-paying jobs for the citizens of not only Baldwin County but of the entire Southwest region of Alabama,” Baldwin County Commission Chair Billie Jo Underwood said in a news release. “These types of good, stable jobs will help increase the quality of life of the citizens of Baldwin County and help us continue to ensure a stable local and regional economy.”
Florida Memorial University volleyball falls to Mobile in season opener
Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 MOBILE, Ala. | In the debut of new head coach Nancy Sikobe, Florida Memorial University volleyball team fell to the University of Mobile in three sets (25-12, 25-13, 25-15) at the H. Austill Pharr Gymnasium. As a team, FMU produced 17 kills, led...
Eight Mile couple's water shut off as they fight high Prichard Water bill
EIGHT MILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Jerrold Noble, Brisa Strachan and their 12-year-old daughter had to move after a fire started in the kitchen of their Eight Mile home last August. They were in a rental unit for 10 months while their home was being repaired, which is why they were so confused when they started getting high water bills.
Mobile AT&T workers plead for fair play in strike
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — We are a week into a strike of more than 17,000 AT&T workers across the southeast,. The union representing the workers is accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations this summer. Workers here in Mobile have joined in the strike, demanding that...
Clark Announces Additions of Four More for 2025 Roster
South Alabama head coach Becky Clark announced four new additions to the Jaguars' 2025 softball roster, including transfers Megan Davidson and Olivia Cato, along with freshmen Frankie Andujo and Anistyn Foster. These four join nine previous signees, enhancing the squad's competitive edge for the upcoming season. Davidson and Cato bring valuable Division I experience, while Andujo and Foster have excelled in high school and travel ball. Clark emphasizes the potential impact of these athletes, highlighting their competitive nature and prior accomplishments.
Groups seeking Mobile's opioid settlement funds asked to submit form
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — In July, Mobile city leaders approved a $154,000 consulting contract with The Helios Alliance to help them determine how to best spend $2.3 million in opioid settlement funds. The organization's founder Rayford Etherton says they're trying to get public engagement and are asking interested groups to fill out a form ahead of a community meeting September 4th. Etherton says they're focused on opioid use prevention, treatment, survivor programs and communication coordination.
Wawa Hosting Two Grand Openings On August 29
Wawa will host a double header of grand openings on August 29 at its locations in Mobile and Robertsdale. Both ceremonies will feature giveaways, including free T-shirts for the first 100 customers, free any-size coffee through September 8, plus a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local officials, customers, the announcement of grants from The Wawa Foundation and a “Hoagies for Heroes” hoagie-building competition between first responders to benefit local charities. On August 29, doors will open at 8 a.m. at both locations. Ribbon Cutting No. 1 will be held at 7095 Cottage Hill Road in Mobile at 8:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting No. 2 will be held at 21022 Highway 59 in Robertsdale at 11:30 a.m. Wawa plans to open seven to 10 new stores in the Baldwin County and Mobile markets over the next three to four years, creating hundreds of new jobs.
Outside Chief Legal Adds Lancaster
Outside Chief Legal LLC of Mobile has announced the addition of attorney William “Bill” Lancaster to its legal team as litigator and executive. With more than 40 years of litigation expertise, he has tried more than 100 jury and non-jury cases to judgment in Alabama and Mississippi. He also advises businesses and owners as outside counsel, specializing in employment-related issues. As a qualified mediator and arbitrator, he regularly mediates cases. Lancaster graduated with honors from Millsaps College with a BA in history, and was involved in various honor societies. He earned his law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law, serving as vice-chairman of the Moot Court Board and participating in the Federal Trial Practice Clinic. Lancaster’s legal career began in Vicksburg, Mississippi, where he practiced in various areas of civil, criminal and administrative law. He later focused on defending civil damage claims arising from automobile accidents, industrial accidents and medical negligence cases. Since moving to Mobile in 1991, he has continued to represent clients in diverse civil claims, including medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and employment disputes. Active in the Alabama State Bar and Mobile Bar Association, Lancaster has served on the Board of Bar Commissioners of the Alabama State Bar for several years.
New Employees At Davis South Barnette & Patrick
Davis South Barnette and Patrick of Mobile has announced the following employees who have joined the advertising agency. Garett Toflinski joins as a digital and marketing strategist. With more than 10 years of experience in digital media, Toflinski is skilled in developing marketing strategies to generate sales and audience growth. Toflinski received a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Georgia and an executive master’s degree in business administration from the University of Alabama. Additionally, Sean Sekas joins the agency as a digital art director. Sekas brings more than 14 years of design experience to Davis South Barnette & Patrick. He is a graduate of the Ringling College of Art & Design, where he studied graphic and interactive communications.
National Immunization Month with Dr. Thomas Dupriest
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) —August is National Immunization Month, and Thomas Dupriest, M.D. from Franklin Primary Health Center joined WKRG on The Doctor is In to discuss the importance of vaccinations. Dr. Dupriest answers the following questions in the video above:
Goodloe follows family path to emergency medicine
“When my wife and I moved to Birmingham for my residency, we knew that we would ultimately return to Mobile,” Travis Goodloe III, M.D., said. “We are both lifelong Mobilians, and this is the community where I have always wanted the impact of my career as a physician to be, just like my grandfather.
USA Health hosts 34 teen volunteers for annual summer hospital program
“Volunteers are at the heart of what we do at USA Health, and this is a wonderful opportunity for young people to have a new experience in a healthcare setting.” —Rebekah Blanchard. This summer, USA Health Volunteer Services welcomed 34 teen volunteers to two of its hospital campuses.
USA Health Sports Medicine to resume Saturday walk-in clinic for student athletes
Last year, more than 100 student athletes were treated on Saturdays at USA Health for injuries ranging from fractures and tears to sprains and strains. To address the injuries of student athletes promptly, USA Health Sports Medicine is bringing back its Saturday walk-in injury clinic for the fall. Starting Aug....
USA Health Urogynecology expands with the addition of Vincent S. Scott, M.D.
Scott worked in private practice for more than 30 years in Georgia and most recently served on the faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina as an assistant professor. Vincent S. Scott, M.D., FACOG, an experienced physician and surgeon, recently joined USA Health Urogynecology and Pediatric Urology. He is...
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