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Austal breaks ground for new assembly building
Austal USA, Mobile, Ala., started construction for the company’s newest final assembly facility with a July 9 groundbreaking ceremony. The infrastructure expansion on the south side of Austal’s current waterfront facility will include a new assembly building, waterfront improvements, and a new shiplift system. Scheduled to be complete...
One last dance in the Mobile Civic Center Theater
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The doors will open one last time Thursday evening at the Mobile Civic Center Theater. “It’s realizing and appreciating and celebrating the fact that we have grown up there,” Ron Barret said. Barret has built stages for both Mardi Gras and performing arts at the Mobile Civic Center for nearly 50 […]
Mobile Police arrest man after chase: MPD
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Officers with the Mobile Police Department have arrested a man they said led them on a chase Wednesday night. 24-year-old Javon Cleon Davis was arrested and charged with felony attempt to elude and first-degree possession of marijuana. Around 10 p.m. on July 17, officers tried to stop a vehicle in the […]
USA Health welcomes new general surgeon
Emily M. Smith, M.D., will care for patients with various conditions that require general surgery including hernias, gallbladder disease and others. USA Health has expanded its surgical services with the addition of Emily M. Smith, M.D., a Mobile native who recently completed five years of residency training in general surgery at USA Health.
Four-star 2026 linebacker will not go to USC
2026 four-star Cottage Hill Christian Academy (Louisiana) linebacker Shadarius Toodle named his top 10 schools. The USC Trojans did not make the cut as projected . Toodle also listed Auburn, Louisville, Michigan, Ohio State, Texas A&M LSU, Miami, Ole Miss, and South Carolina among his finalists. “These schools made my...
Downtown Mobile businesses expanding on vacant Dauphin Street storefronts
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — When driving on Dauphin Street, you may come across empty, vacant buildings. Over the past five years, Mobile has been trying to bounce back by filling those with businesses. In 2019, there were an estimated 40 vacant buildings along Dauphin Street between SpringHill Avenue and Water Street. That number remained high […]
'Doin' Good in the Hood' as they honor legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — They served their country proudly, even when it was less than kind to them. They were America’s Buffalo Soldiers. It was a name American Indian tribes gave to segregated regiments within the United States Army who were black. It was a name that stuck even after the segregated troops were dissolved in the early 50's. This week, a nationwide group that honors them is gathering again in Mobile.
Healthy Living with USA Healthy: Outdoor Activities during Summer
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Sports Medicine Physician, Peter Rippey, MD, CAQSM, shares tips for dealing with the heat during outdoor activities. Website: https://www.usahealthsystem.com/locations/sports-medicine.
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson thanks Biden, Buttigieg after USDOT announces grant for Mobile River Bridge, Bayway Project
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson shared his gratitude Wednesday after the United States Department of Transportation announced it awarded $550 million to the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. The project was part of a larger $5 billion effort to restore, reconstruct, and repair 13 nationally significant bridges, and according to Gov. […]
Oh My! Four Convicted As 2 Men Remain At Large After Allegedly Stealing $760K From Over 600 Churches Nationwide
Three Florida men and one woman have been convicted after allegedly stealing over $760,000 from over 600 churches nationwide. Two additional male suspects in the alleged scheme reportedly remain at large. RELATED: Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Dangling & Dropping 4-Year-Old From Resort Balcony Who Are The Suspects Who Allegedly Stole From The Churches? According to [...] The post Oh My! Four Convicted As 2 Men Remain At Large After Allegedly Stealing $760K From Over 600 Churches Nationwide appeared first on The Shade Room.
The South Alabama Jag Gals Sports Social
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The South Alabama Jag Gals Sports Social presented by Jet Services will take place on Thursday, August 8, 2024, in the USA Student Center from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. This is a can’t-miss event for ALL Jag fans to come together, look at upcoming fall sports, celebrate and make a lasting impact.
'Fridge Full of Botox': Representative Matt Gaetz's Physical Appearance at the RNC Ridiculed as He's Compared to 'Beavis and Butthead' Character
Florida Representative Matt Gaetz's physical appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee was mocked and ridiculed on social media, with several critics suggesting he turned to Botox and cosmetic surgery.While Gaetz reaffirmed his support for former President Donald Trump and criticized President Joe Biden on Wednesday, July 17, spectators were more intrigued by his physical appearance than his political commentary.One critic on X, formerly known as Twitter, shared several images to make a stark comparison, stating, "Matt Gaetz somehow simultaneously looks like Spock from the original Star Trek and Nicolas Cage from Longlegs.""He looks like Beavis and Butthead," another...
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