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Mob Jam Fest to debut in the Port City
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - MOB JAM FEST is an exciting outdoor event featuring a vibrant mix of music, food, vendors, and entertainment. The festival aims to bring together the community for a fun-filled day with various activities, performances, and attractions for all ages. Attendees will enjoy live music, delicious food, unique products from local vendors, and engaging entertainment and programming throughout the day. Click here for more information.
UPDATE: Mobile Police arrest second suspect in kidnapping case
Update (July 23, 11:35 a.m.): Mobile Police on Tuesday arrested the second suspect in a July 10 kidnapping, News 5 has learned. 22-year-old Erimontay Ernetis Armstrong was arrested and booked into the Metro Jail Tuesday at 12:15 a.m. Armstrong is charged with first-degree kidnapping, first-degree assault, and carrying a pistol without a license. He is […]
South Alabama Men’s Track Team Wins Second Sun Belt Title in Dominant Victory
Men's Track and Field team at South Alabama secures its second Sun Belt Conference title in three seasons, dominating the competition and amassing 143 points at the championships. Francois Prinsloo claims the conference crown in hammer throw with a season-best of 61.62 meters. Kyle Rademeyer secures his fourth straight Sun...
Eight-time Super Bowl Winning Coach Bill Belichick Joins Gulf Coast CW’s “Inside the NFL” as an Analyst
MOBILE, Ala. (Gulf Coast CW) — Gulf Coast CW today announced the most successful coach in NFL history and eight-time Super Bowl champion, Bill Belichick, will join the Emmy® Award-winning INSIDE THE NFL for its second season on The CW beginning Friday, August 30 (8:00-9:00pm CT). Belichick will sit alongside Emmy® Award-winning host and Super […]
Mobile Ballet sets Summer Salsa Night fundraiser at Dauphin’s and Las Floriditas
MOBILE, Ala. (WRKG) — The Mobile Ballet is preparing to host the amazing Summer Salsa Night. According to a press release, the upcoming event that will include salsa dancing and many tasty culinary delights for the patrons is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. The Summer Salsa Night will begin […]
Vets Recover begins admitting patients at Mobile detox, residential treatment center
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Vets Recover is now admitting patients into its detox and residential treatment center. According to a news release, Vets Recover’s facility, located at 1200 Springhill Ave., now offers a safe and supportive environment for veterans and first responders for medically monitored withdrawal management and in-person residential treatment. “Vets Recover provides an […]
Woman, 6-year-old killed in Dauphin Island crash Monday: ALEA
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Officials with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency have identified a woman after she and a 6-year-old were killed in a crash on July 22 in Dauphin Island. ALEA officials said 61-year-old Mary R. Hawkins was killed when a 2014 Lexus ES-350 collided head-on with...
Prichard murder suspect accused in other high profile shootings
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Mobile County Sheriff's Office arrested Isaiah Kelly Monday for a 2023 murder in Prichard. It's his seventh booking at Mobile Metro Jail. We’re learning he’s connected to two other high profile shootings. "He's 25 years old and if you look, he's got...
Prichard police seek Dollar General robbery suspect for questioning
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — Officials with the Prichard Police Department are looking for a woman to question regarding a robbery. According to City of Prichard officials, three people — a woman and two men — attempted to steal Tide Pods from the Dollar General on St. Stephens Road on July 23. INCIDENT LOCATION: Officials said […]
Meet Mobile County’s first female engineer: Kimberly Newberry Sanderson
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Commission appointed Kimberly Newberry Sanderson to county engineer on Monday in its regular meeting. According to a news release from Mobile County, Sanderson is the first female to be appointed to the position in the county’s 212-year history. Sanderson began acting as the county engineer on April […]
Over 33,000 gallons overflow into Chickasaw Creek: Mobile County Health Department
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — The Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board reported a sanitary sewer overflow that occurred over the weekend, according to a news release from the Mobile County Health Department. The sewer overflow began on Saturday, July 20, and ended on Sunday, July 21. According to the MCHD news release, heavy rain caused […]
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