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Part of 9/11 memorial sculpture in Pensacola missing
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A memorial on display in Downtown Pensacola honors the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Now, questions have surfaced over whether that memorial was vandalized. “It was a one-of-a-kind, probably never be able to be duplicated and now it’s destroyed, or that portion is destroyed,” Daniel Lindemann said. Daniel Lindemann, […]
Real News: Backpack Project, Taylor Warren and the space version of Gilligan’s Island
Inweekly readers chose Taylor, Warren Weidner, Hancock & Barnes, P.A. as the area’s Best Law Firm in the 2024 Best of the Coast survey. Partner Scott Barnes was voted Best Attorney. Phillip Warren discusses the firm, his partner and the challenges helping his clients deal with insurance companies. Rick...
Butch's Bistro & BBQ set to close this week after nearly 10-year reign, new concept coming
Butch’s Bistro & BBQ, a hidden gem on 13118 Sorrento Road in Perdido Key Plaza, is closing its doors permanently as of Aug. 28. The family-friendly bistro made its debut in 2015. The restaurant’s closure was posted on the restaurant’s Facebook page on Aug. 23, stating that while the restaurant is closing, there...
Mobile man to serve time behind bars after 2021 drug bust
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man is set to spend the next few years behind bars as he was sentenced to prison for drug crimes, according to the United States Department of Justice. According to a USDOJ press release, United States District Court Judge Kristi K. DuBosesentenced Tymel Rashad Franklin to prison for possession […]
An Angel leads community restoration of Bayview Park's iconic cross
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- He was a young man embarking upon a mission and could choose the path he would take. Gus Brown didn't necessarily take the easy route, but the way of an Angel In Our Midst. "What it takes to be an Eagle Scout is a lot of hard...
‘Into Light’ exhibit at University of South Alabama to raise drug addiction awareness
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The INTO LIGHT Project is set to open its exhibition “Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories” at the University of South Alabama this week. The INTO LIGHT Project is a national nonprofit that creates exhibitions of original portraits and individual stories of people who have died from drug addiction through powerful […]
Lady Flames Picked 8th in GSC Volleyball Poll
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The University of West Florida has been tabbed as the favorite in the 2024 Gulf South Conference volleyball preseason poll while the Lee University Lady Flames were picked to finish eighth. The poll and preseason team were voted on by the GSC head coaches who could not vote for their team or student-athletes.
3 men rob man at apartment complex: Mobile Police
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Three men are accused of robbing a man at an apartment complex Saturday, according to the Mobile Police Department. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to Ashford Place Apartments around 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, for a report of a robbery. LOCATION: When officers arrived, they found […]
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,...
National Association of Community Health Workers Awareness Week
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Reports show that nearly a third of Americans lack access to essential primary care due to economic, social, and geographic barriers. Community health workers play a crucial role in bridging these gaps. Denise Octavia Smith, Executive Director of the National Association of Community Health Workers, shares...
Charleston Apartment Homes murder suspect denied bond: Court documents
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A woman accused of killing her boyfriend Thursday at a Mobile apartment complex has been denied bond, according to court documents. 31-year-old Jennifer Nicole Heathcoe was arrested for the murder of 33-year-old Taylor Rawlins at Charleston Apartment Homes. “Upon arrival, officers observed a male victim deceased inside of the apartment unit,” […]
MPD: Man wanted for questioning in connection to July 4 homicide
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Curtis Lee Ridge III,19. Ridge is wanted for questioning in reference to the deadly shooting at Academy Sports in the Festival Centre that occurred on July 4, 2024. The victim was identified as...
MOBILE: Six people shot where crowd gathered to watch drag racing
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Gunfire erupted shortly after midnight Sunday near Miskia Barnes' Africatown home on McKinley Street near Paper Mill Road. Six people were shot including a 15-year-old boy, three adult men and two adult women. "I grabbed my grandkids and tried to get them on the floor....
At accuser’s request, judge dismisses charges against Mobile priest
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - An anticipated courtroom showdown between a Catholic priest and a woman accusing him of sexual misconduct ended anticlimactically Monday, with a city judge granting the accuser’s request to dismiss the charges. The woman, who was a parishioner at Our Savior Catholic Church in west Mobile,...
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