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Events coming to the Mobile Saenger Theatre
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Ryan Foster shares about the upcoming shows. July 27 - Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival. *NEW* August 24 – Orchestra Noir – Y2K Meets The 90′s. *NEW* September 14 – Corey Holcomb. *NEW* November 1 – Jerry Seinfeld. *NEW*...
Dredging at Langan Park slated to start this year
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — It's mostly geese and ducks that take a dip in the lake at Langan Park these days, but after an 18-month dredging project is completed, city leaders hope more people enjoy the water. "It'll be able to be boated through, so you'll be able to...
Medical Moment: Protecting Children from Extreme Heat with Holley Collins, CPNP-PC
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — According to Safe Kids Worldwide, 10 children in the United States have died this year from a vehicular heat stroke. Five of those deaths happened in July. Holley Collins, CPNP-PC, from USA Health Pediatrics, joined WKRG to share tips on how to keep children safe in extreme heat. Collins answers the […]
Drenching tropical wave has sights on Florida
A surge in downpours and gusty thunderstorms that could disrupt outdoor plans and travel in Florida is forecast to begin later this weekend and may persist into next week. In the wake of mighty Hurricane Beryl, the Atlantic has returned to a quiet state. However, waves of moisture and energy continue to lurk about, and one such tropical system will affect Florida from Sunday to Tuesday, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo welcomes 2 cheetahs
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo has welcomed some new residents, according to officials. Those two female cheetahs are Taj and Shani. “This is an exciting time for the zoo, as it’s the very first time we have had the opportunity to house cheetahs,” explained Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Executive Director […]
Organizations helping people experiencing homelessness react to Florida public sleeping ban
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two community organizations are hoping the new outdoor sleeping ban will make sure all people experiencing homelessness are taken care of. Glenda McCollors McLendon is with the Chef Harvey Foundation. It’s a place she says people who are experiencing homelessness will soon be able to go to get help.
Normal operations resume after gate runner causes NAS Pensacola main and west gate closure
All gates onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola swiftly reopened after a brief closure Wednesday. Around 11:47 a.m., NAS Pensacola released on X, formerly known as Twitter, that both the main and west gates were closed, causing slight traffic delays. A spokesperson for the base told the News Journal that Navy...
Nine Mile Road head-on collision hospitalizes 3 people in Escambia County
Multiple Escambia County Fire Rescue units responded to the intersection of Beulah and West Nine Mile road Wednesday morning after two vehicle hit each other head-on. Around 3:07 a.m., two vehicles met in a head-on collision that trapped an individual. However, ECFR says, "Within 13 minutes, the patient was freed."
Which Alabama high school has the best nickname?
Earlier today, AL.com named the Flying Squadron of Highland Home as the Alabama high school with the best nickname. Now is your chance to react. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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