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Chickasaw PD seeks public’s help finding burglary suspect
CHICKASAW, Ala. (WALA) - The Chickasaw Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a burglary suspect. Twenty-two-year-old Justin Markell Ferguson wanted on a third-degree burglary charge. According to Chickasaw police, officers responded to a burglary on April 15 at Liberty Tax and Loan and found a window...
Mobile City Council vote on affordable housing proposal held over
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A vote to approve Mobile District 2 City Councilman William Carroll’s affordable housing proposal will have to wait at least another week. Council members and members of the administration all agree that the city needs more affordable housing but much of the discussion is about how exactly do we get there. Carroll has proposed a Mobile revitalization cooperative district that would be governed by a board of directors that are appointed by the city. He said he plans to contribute $2 million-$3 million from his discretionary capital funds for his proposal.
Football Game Preview: Satsuma Hits the Road
The Satsuma Gators are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on the Cottage Hill Christian Academy Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cottage Hill Christian Academy took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Satsuma, who comes in off a win.
Hybrid Floors and more at Bama Florring
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - There have been a lot of changes and improvements in the world of flooring lately. Seriously! New technology has created many different hybrid products offering things like scratch-proof and water-proof floors, some that are even still real wood!. So if you’re looking for a great looking,...
Mother Arrested After Shockingly Jumping Into Fight to Help Teen Daughter [Watch]
A Florida mom is facing some serious consequences after getting involved in her teenage daughter's feud with a former friend. Being a parent is one of the most rewarding things that a person can go through in their lives. With that comes some stress, of course, and some ups and downs, but you always want to love and support your kids.
DA: Mobile man pled guilty to shooting into Midtown Hungry Howies
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood announces that Marcus Rowe Jr. has pled guilty to the crimes of Shooting into an Occupied Building and Certain Persons Forbidden relating to a 2022 February incident at Hungry Howies in Midtown Mobile. On February 26, 2022, Marcus Rowe...
Carolina Handling supports hunger relief organizations with equipment giveaway
In celebration of Carolina Handling’s 58 years in business in 2024, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based intralogistics company has awarded 58 motorized pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations throughout the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama. Carolina Handling launched its 58 for 58 pallet jack giveaway on May 1 with a new...
Midtown resident asks city to address cut-through traffic on Mohawk Street
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Kenny Owen says too many people are using Mohawk Street to cut between Dauphin St. and Airport Blvd. "I've seen more accidents. I mean, it's very, very dangerous," said Owen. He says Mobile Police tracked traffic volume and speed of cars traveling on Mohawk at...
Mobile honors firefighter from last month’s high-rise rescue
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Capt. Robert Brown was recognized in front of the Mobile City Council as the July Firefighter of the Month. Several people in downtown Mobile looked on while Mobile Fire-Rescue worked to rescue a window washer whose equipment malfunctioned leaving him dangling 450 feet above the ground.
City plans to crack down on street racing on Paper Mill Rd.
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile Police plan to step up patrols on Paper Mill Road after six people were shot Sunday morning. None of the injuries were life threatening. The gunfire erupted after a big crowd gathered where street racing was taking place. Africatown resident Charles Williams says the racing happens frequently and not just on weekends.
Austal USA settles False Claims Act allegations about Navy ships: USDOJ
UPDATE (8:03 p.m.): Austal USA sent WKRG News 5 a statement in response to the False Claims Act allegations the company settled Tuesday. “Austal USA agreed to settle a civil investigation by the DOJ into allegations that the Company installed non-compliant parts on LCS ships, the last of which was delivered to the Navy over […]
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