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American Idol star Will Moseley to perform free concert at Atmore’s “First Thursday”
The city of Atmore is a small city in Alabama. However this community is gearing up to host a big name in music. Will Moseley was the runner-up on the 2024 season of American Idol. He impressed judges Lionel Ritchie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan with his original song “Gone for Good” during his audition in Leesburg, Georgia. His country style helped the performer secure a second overall spot on the singing-competition television show.
Saraland residents concerned after multiple bear sightings
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Some Saraland residents have a new neighbor in town that are reportedly going through garbage and scaring others in the area. It is not the kind of neighbor you think, it is a family of black bears. According to Saraland resident Kimberly West, a momma bear...
Pups for Paris: Poppy, Gloria, Rex
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — As athletes are in the spotlight at the 2024 Olympic games in Paris, WKRG News 5 is bringing another spotlight to some four-legged friends along the Gulf Coast with Pups for Paris. News 5 is introducing three pups who are up for adoption through Save a Stray: Rex, Gloria, and Poppy. […]
2 Mobile women sentenced for drug money laundering
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two Mobile women were sentenced on Monday on their convictions of conspiracy to launder drug proceeds, according to the United States Department of Justice. According to a USDOJ news release, 29-year-old Jamaka King and 39-year-old Danielle Dailey were involved in Darrin Southall’s criminal organization. They handled his illegal drug proceeds to […]
Winn-Dixie at Weinacker's Shopping Center on Government St. in Mobile to become an ALDI
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI/AP) — The Winn Dixie at 1550 Government Street in Mobile is scheduled to become an ALDI. We’re converting some Winn-Dixie stores to the ALDI format to better support the communities we serve. Customers can expect a quick, easy shopping experience with great products at the lowest possible prices. Our smaller stores are stocked with only the items customers need so they can get in and out, and our award-winning exclusive brands help shoppers save up to 40% on their groceries without sacrificing quality.
Some residents of Mobile subdivision concerned about coyotes after pet is killed
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Bill Gillerlain remembers that day many years ago when he saw a young cat on a busy Mobile street, in danger of being run over by a car. So he picked it up. It rode home on Bill's head, was promptly named "Slush" and became a part of the family... until the morning of July 10th, his wife's birthday. She went outside to feed Slush his breakfast- "And the cat was nowhere to be found,” recalls Bill. “She got worried and went looking for the cat and found it across the street over there. It had been half eaten."
Affordable housing coming to Mobile's new Civil Rights and Cultural Heritage District
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Local leaders are working on adding more affordable housing in Mobile. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning for a 3 bedroom, two bath home on Saint Madar Street, near Dr. Martin Luther King Ave. "We think is extremely important that the citizens and the...
City of Mobile opens nationally-recognized inclusive playground
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Wednesday morning 7/31/24 Mayor Sandy Stimpson and Mobile City Councilman Cory Penn will host a ribbon cutting for the new playground at Mill Street Park. This new playground is the result of several months of work and collaboration to create a unique space for inclusive...
Mobile announces plans to dredge lake in Langan Park
MOBILE, Ala. – Officials with the city of Mobile announced plans to dredge the lake in Langan Park, also known as Municipal Park. Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said the city just finalized an agreement with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to move forward with the project at the park on Zeigler Boulevard.
Basketball Battle of the Bay back-to-school event
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Compass II Life back-to-school “Basketball Battle of the Bay” is a fun game between the Compass II Life graduates and the Daphne Police Department. The free event is open to families and will include food, school supplies, haircuts for boys, resources for school...
Jaquarius Billingsley represents Lanett at Alabama Boys State
Sometimes our hard work is rewarded with an unexpected opportunity when we don’t realize that anyone even noticed. Jaquarius Billingsley, a senior at Lanett High School, was surprised but excited when he was chosen to represent the school at the Alabama Boys State sponsored by the American Legion this summer. When asked what he’s learned […] The post Jaquarius Billingsley represents Lanett at Alabama Boys State appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Skimming devices found at Santa Rosa County credit union — investigation underway
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Authorities in Northwest Florida are investigating after skimming devices were found inside ATMs at a local credit union. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office shared in a press release that skimming devices were found in some ATM/LIVE machines at Pen-Air Credit Union on July 30. Four machines were found […]
Eglin Air Force Base mission to close State Road 285
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (WKRG) — An Eglin Air Force Base mission will close State Road 285 on Wednesday. According to a news release from the base, the 96th Test Wing will conduct testing on the Eglin range complex on Wednesday, July 31, requiring State Road 285 to close between 9 a.m. and 3 […]
Florida Man On Stolen Walmart Scooter Leads Police In Low-Speed Chase
The Walmart in Lakeland, Florida was the beginning of what would become a low speed chase as a Florida Man on a stolen Walmart scooter tried to elude deputies. Unfortunately for him, after a near mile long chase, the speed of the electric shopping scooter was no match for the Polk County Deputies.
East Bay Blvd motor vehicle crash
On 07-28-2024 at 3:11 pm, Midway Engine 36, Truck 36 and Battalion Chief 35 were dispatched to the 6251 East Bay Blvd. A high mechanism roll over motor vehicle crash for an unknown reason, an E/B red sedan left the pavement and struck a raised concrete drainage culvert. Upon impact,...
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