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Gulf Coast lawmakers and political officials react to President Biden dropping out of the presidential race
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — President Joe Biden announced Sunday on X that he will not be running for a second term and is dropping out of the presidential campaign. Political figures and lawmakers of the Gulf Coast are expressing how they’re feeling after learning the news. Chairman of the Mobile County Democratic Committee, Ben Harris, […]
First performer is last to take the stage before Mobile's Civic Center Theatre demolition
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — After 60 years serving the citizens of Mobile, Thursday night the old Mobile Civic Center Theatre saw its last production. "Play It Just One More Time" was a dance tribute to the theater, which is expected to be torn down this summer to make room for a new Mobile Civic Center Complex.
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 […]
13th Annual Dauphin Street Vault held in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - If you thought you saw pole vaulters on Dauphin Street Saturday, you weren’t seeing things. The annual Dauphin Street Vault took place downtown on Dauphin Street between Jackson and Joachim streets. Organizers say it’s a pole vault block party, historically held at the end of...
$366 million Mobile Harbor project a ‘generational change,’ CEO says
The long-anticipated deepening and widening of the Mobile Harbor shipping channel is set to be completed in March of next year, making the Port of Mobile the deepest harbor in the Gulf region. “[The deepening and widening project] is really generational in the change it’s going to have to what...
Mobile holding disaster recovery planning meeting this week
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Mobile’s Neighborhood Development Department this week is hosting what it is calling a Disaster Recovery Planning meeting. Officials say the city has received has received $53 million in federal disaster recovery grant funds to further the long-term recovery from Hurricanes Sally and Zeta.
Heavy rains caused 4 sewer overflows in Prichard, officials say
MOBILE COUNT, Ala. (WKRG) — Authorities are warning residents to take precautions after heavy rains caused a series of sewer overflows in Prichard. The Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board shared details about four overflows that spilled around 103,000 gallons into two bodies of water. Location Estimated Gallons Receiving Water 218 Patricia Ave. 22,200 Gum […]
Alabama native becomes first Black, female Episcopal bishop in Mississippi
The new bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi is being formally installed Saturday, and she is first woman and first Black person to hold the post. The Rev. Dorothy Sanders Wells, a native of Mobile, Ala., was elected bishop in February and has been in the leadership role since May. She is being ordained and consecrated by the Most Rev. Michael Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
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