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Several cities announce changes to garbage pick-up due to holiday
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Due to the Independence Day holiday, several area cities have announced changes for residents whose normal garbage collection day is on Thursday. In Mobile, trash and garbage pickup will not run on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The makeup day for garbage is Saturday, July 6. There is no makeup day for trash.
City of Prichard, Prichard Housing Authority to host July 4 celebration
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Prichard and the Prichard Housing Authority are preparing to host the Annual Fourth of July Celebration. According to a press release, this year’s event will be held starting at 6 p.m. on July 4 at Highpoint Park. LOCATION: The activities will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a […]
City of Mobile fills new position aimed to help the homeless
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile has filled a new position aimed at helping those experiencing homelessness. Kendell Young is joining the City of Mobile as a Homeless Outreach Coordinator. Young, who has worked at Waterfront Rescue Mission and Housing First, Inc., brings more than a decade of experience working with Mobile’s homeless […]
More than 1,000 gallons of sewage overflow, MAWSS officials say
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Over 1,000 gallons of wastewater overflowed following a blockage, according to officials with Mobile Area Water & Sewer System. MAWSS reported that the overflow happened on June 28 at 5327 Halls Mill Rd. According to MAWSS, approximately 1,757 gallons of waste overflowed due to a blockage on a force main pipe […]
Fourth of July events on the Gulf Coast
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Independence Day is on Thursday, and there are festivities all along the Gulf Coast. Here are some events scheduled for the Fourth of July across the WKRG News 5 viewing area. We will update this list as we learn about more events. Mobile The City of Mobile’s Independence Day Extravaganza starts […]
New market opens in Prichard to combat food desert, lack of healthy options
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — M&K’s Fresh Produce Market opens Monday morning in Prichard. Much of the city is in what’s known as a “food desert” where affordable, healthy food options are hard to get. A news release from the City of Prichard says: As a community labeled as a food desert, this new M & […]
Studio 10 Live in Semmes: What’s New & What’s Coming
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Studio 10 has spent the past few months visiting and learning more about the City of Semmes. From getting a tour of the new City Hall to viewing the plans for a new Wawa, Vanessa Pacheco sits down with Mayor Brandon Van Hook to learn more about what’s new in the city and what’s coming.
Mobile planning major makeover for downtown street
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — In the coming years, St. Louis Street in downtown Mobile will look a lot different than it does today. The city's planning a $16 million project that will update the aging infrastructure and beautify the area with new landscaping and trees. "This area was deforested...
“Innovating St. Louis Street” on Mobile City Council agenda this week
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - An item on the Mobile City council agenda this week could lead to improvements in one part of the downtown area. A resolution is held over to accept an agreement with the State of Alabama for the “Innovating St. Louis Street” project. It would...
Semmes holding Independence Day block party Sunday
SEMMES, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Semmes is celebrating Independence Day a few days early with a block party on Sunday, June 30th. It is scheduled form 5:00pm to 9:00pm at 4100 Wulff Rd E. Here is a post from the City of Semmes Facebook page:. “This event will...
Independence Day events at The Wharf
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Wharf has many events planned for the summer!. This week, The Wharf will host an Independence Day Street Party presented by Beachball Properties. The family-friendly event is scheduled for July 3 and will include a bubble truck, bounce houses, face painting, camel rides, music, and much more!
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