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Mobile man previously charged with murder not indicted by grand jury
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man previously charged with murder will not go to trial after a grand jury chose not to indict him, according to court documents. 20-year-old Alvin Bernard Adams was accused of involvement in the shooting death of 45-year-old Jamel Pendleton, which happened on Jan. 27, 2023. Pendleton was shot multiple […]
Cooper Marine adds 4,200 hp towing vessel to its fleet
Mobile, Ala, Cooper Marine has added the 4,200 hp towing vessel M/V David J. Cooper Jr. to its fleet. Acquired from Turn Services, and formerly named American Pharaoh, the newly added vessel expands the Cooper Marine fleet to 42 towing vessels. Cooper Marine says that the vessel “will operate as...
Theodore man arrested after robbery that left victim with several cuts: MPD
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Theodore man accused of cutting and demanding money from a man at an ATM has been arrested, according to the Mobile Police Department. 41-year-old LaJuan Dontal Carson was arrested on Thursday, July 18, in connection with an alleged robbery at the PNC Bank (5351 Highway 90) on July 17, at […]
Car stuck under tanker during crash at I-10, I-65 interchange: MFRD (Photos)
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A car became stuck under a tanker on the I-10, I-65 interchange during a crash early Friday morning, according to the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department. MFRD officials said they were called to the crash after law enforcement received multiple calls about a vehicle trapped under a tanker around 8 a.m. July 19. […]
Africatown Heritage House to Host Culture Fest 2024 event
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Clotilda: The Exhibition at the Africatown Heritage House will host Culture Fest 2024 for a day of jubilant celebration, meaningful reflection, and community. As we open a lens to the African American experience and celebrate the legacy of Africatown, we will present an array of engaging activities, enriching experiences, and soul-stirring entertainment that provides a taste of black culture for all to enjoy.
Car hits, kills man near Highway 90, Mobile police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A man was killed after he was hit by a car early Friday morning, according to the Mobile Police Department. An MPD news release said officers were called to the area of westbound Highway 90 around 5:30 a.m. on July 19 after they received a report of a pedestrian being hit […]
Mobile District completes project in historic Selma on bank along Edmund Pettus Bridge
MOBILE, Ala. – Sometimes, the work of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finds them helping to preserve or protect historic locations and sites. The Mobile District participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the City of Selma, Alabama, on July 8, 2024, to celebrate the completion of Project 14, which stabilized the bank behind the historic train depot.
Major reductions in prescription drug prices for some with Medicare could raise premiums
Significant changes in prescription drug prices for people with Medicare in Alabama will soon become a reality saving them hundreds of dollars, but the difference could be made up elsewhere prompting a potential spike in their monthly premiums.
Is the story of the Clotilda a hoax? One author thinks it could be
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A theory questioning the legitimacy of the story of the Clotilda slave ship is gaining attention. The claims are outlined in an article that was published by the Wall Street Journal. The Clotilda is widely believed to be the last slave ship to come to America, but this theory challenges that title and the existence of the ship itself. The theory is facing criticism from researchers and descendants whose ancestors were on the Clotilda.
MPD investigates fatal traffic accident on U.S. 90
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Police Department reports officers are investigating a traffic accident that resulted in a fatality this morning. It occurred around 5:20 a.m. on Highway 90 between East Rite Road and the Highway 90 East Service Road, police said. The MPD said it will release additional...
Mobile City Council approves to bring back gate closure on Claridge Road South
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Earlier this week, the Mobile City Council approved bringing back a gate that would separate the Yester Oaks apartments from the neighboring homes in Llanfair. The road is commonly used as a cut-through road that many Mobile drivers use as a shortcut to Dauphin Street daily to avoid Airport Boulevard traffic. […]
Alabama Champion: Steve Skipper shares how he went from gang member to royal artist
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — From former gang member to one of the world's most revered artists, Birmingham's own Steve Skipper is our Alabama Champion. Skipper says faith in God helped lift him out of the gang. He was then directed by his faith to pursue his passion for art.
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