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Mobile man sentenced for possessing firearm as previously convicted felon
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man was sentenced to two years in prison for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon, according to the United States Department of Justice. A Mobile police officer arrested 27-year-old Brandon Reed following a traffic stop on Jan. 5, 2023. Reed was operating a vehicle with a revoked […]
Man injured after vehicle shot into on Broad Street: Mobile Police
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Officers with the Mobile Police Department are investigating after a man was injured when his vehicle was shot into early Tuesday morning. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the area of Broad Street and Texas Street for a report of a shooting around 3:15 a.m. on Oct. […]
2 juveniles injured, 1 in custody after shooting over social media argument: Mobile Police
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A social media argument turned shooting left two juveniles hospitalized and one arrested, according to the Mobile Police Department. The Mobile Police Department said in a press release that officers responded to the 2800 block of Saddlebrook Drive East about a shooting around 2 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29. INCIDENT LOCATION: […]
ILA Strike begins at Alabama State Docks
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Thousands of longshoremen are on strike across the nation and that includes hundreds in Mobile. A picket line has started near the Alabama state docks. This picket line started at midnight on Tuesday as the contract between the ILA and US Maritime Alliance expired. They’re here in solidarity with the thousands […]
Gulf Coast Challenge: HBCU game brings free concerts by Uncle Luke, Jacquees, John P. Kee
This weekend’s Gulf Coast Challenge isn’t just a football game: The HBCU matchup also brings a slate of public entertainment events to Mobile. Here’s what you need to know. Wednesday, Oct. 2. R&B artist Jacquees, known for Billboard singles such as “B.E.D.,” “You” and “Put in Work,”...
Mobile Police trying to curb burglaries from vehicles
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police are trying to cut down on the number of car burglaries and stolen guns. In some areas of the city they have noticed an increase in thefts from cars. In the fourth precinct they’ve seen a jump in people stealing from cars parked around apartments surrounding the University of […]
Alabama Power settles with EPA over coal ash pond near Mobile
Alabama Power says it has reached a settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency over concerns about millions of pounds of coal ash dumped in unlined ditches near Mobile. “Importantly, nowhere in the agreement does the EPA allege or determine that Alabama Power’s (coal ash pond) compliance program has affected any...
This Place in Mobile Offers an Authentic Southern Dining Experience with a Creative Twist
In Mobile, Alabama, The Dumbwaiter is renowned for its inventive approach on Southern cooking, showcasing regional products via a fusion of flavors. Popular menu items include robust Southern classics, fresh seafood selections, and contemporary takes on local favorites. The Shrimp and Grits meal, which blends Gulf shrimp with creamy grits and regional sausage to create a rich and savory experience, is a visitor favorite. The wonderfully cooked filet mignon, diver scallops, and grilled oysters are some of the other highlights. The restaurant is well-liked by both locals and visitors due to its welcoming ambiance and attentive service.
Alabama Town’s Ordinance Criminalizes Unpaid Garbage Bills, Disproportionately Impacting Black Residents
A municipal garbage disposal policy in Chickasaw, Alabama, is regarded by its citizens as punitive, experts say it's illegal. Chickasaw, Alabama’s garbage policy allows residents to be arrested or issued a criminal summons if they get behind on their sewer or garbage bills. If convicted under the city’s ordinance, residents of this small suburb just outside of Mobile face a fine between $25 and $500 and a jail sentence not exceeding 10 days.
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