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“We thought about bringing it out of the rafters and …
A 6-foot-2 point guard, Melvin Booker averaged 28 points per game as a high school senior at Moss Point during the 1989-90 season and received All-America recognition. Later, Moss Point honored the former University of Missouri star by retiring his No. 15 jersey. While Melvin wanted his son to wear No. 15 at Moss Point, he said a state rule prohibited retired jerseys from being worn again. “We thought about bringing it out of the rafters and allowing him to play with it in high school,” Melvin Booker said. “There was something that if we take it out of retirement, we can’t re-retire it. That’s what it was, but that’s why he never went back to 15 [at Moss Point].” Andscape This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: “We thought about bringing it out of the rafters and …
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‘Transformational project’ on the order of Airbus plant eyed for Mobile waterfront, mayor says
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City Council on Tuesday took a small step toward creating a special taxing district to support what Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis called a “transformational project” on the city’s waterfront. The council voted to authorize the mayor to draft a plan spelling out the...
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City council rejects food store zoning change
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile City Council denied a proposed zoning change that would have allowed a store in a residential neighborhood off Old Shell Road. Food Pak International Foods has to move from its current location nearby. The business wanted to build in an area zoned residential suburban. The proposal would have changed the property’s zoning to neighborhood business suburban.
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Mobile leaders to break ground on $27 million affordable housing development
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 13, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile city leaders will break ground on a new $27 million affordable housing development. According to a city news release, Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis, City Council President C.J. Smalls, and other officials will be at the groundbreaking of Taylor Landing, […]
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This 75-Year-Old Irish Pub In Alabama Is Home To The Burger Everyone Is Talking About
There’s a burger in Mobile, Alabama that has people rearranging their schedules, and Callaghan’s Irish Social Club is the place responsible for all of that calendar disruption. It’s been doing this for over 75 years, which means it was causing schedule disruptions long before most of us had...
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4,000-square-foot mahjong parlor opens in Mobile
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile mahjong parlor celebrated its grand opening weekend in November with an open house. According to a press release, Dots & Dragons Mahjong, located at 2724 Old Shell Road, Suite G, hosted a free open house weekend on […]
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Former Mobile City Councilman pleads not guilty
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Former Mobile City Councilman William Carroll pleaded not guilty in a case involving alleged threats at a Hooters restaurant. Carroll also waived his initial appearance in court schduled for Thursday morning. Carroll’s bench trial is set for January 14. Carroll is charged with...
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Mobile set to host FoodeesFest, with food, community and family fun
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — FoodeesFest brings a variety of food trucks, restaurants, desserts and beverage makers to Mobile. According to a news release, the three-day festival is set for Dec. 4-6 at Spanish Plaza, 401 Government Street. Hours are 1-7 p.m. Friday and […]
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Mobile woman to appear on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Joyce Boatman of Mobile will appear on Thursday’s episode of “Wheel of Fortune.”. Boatman plays pickleball and is a grandmother of five. She likes to travel and collects T-shirts from her trips. “Wheel of Fortune” airs weekdays at 6 p.m. on FOX10.
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Gulf Coast welcomes former USS Enterprise
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: The former USS Enterprise was making its way to Mobile Friday morning as it entered Mobile Bay. The massive ship is set to be disassembled at a private shipyard. We’re taking a look at the ship’s path, its history and what’s to become of the steel pulled from its hull. We also have an update on the SS United States after its sinking earlier this week.
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WATCH: Couple gets engaged at Mobile City Council meeting
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Pop the bubbly, she’s getting a hubby! A couple got engaged at the Mobile City Council meeting with the help of one city councilman. During the meeting Tuesday morning, Councilman Cory Penn helped a man named Jarvis propose to his now-fiancée, Ravyn. “Ravyn,...
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Nationwide ground stop left Mobile travelers with uncertainty
UPDATE (10 p.m.): A scare Friday afternoon across the United States, as the Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop over what they called a temporary communications outage. For travelers flying out of Mobile Regional Airport on Friday, uncertainty grew as flights from American, United, and Delta were told to remain grounded, leaving passengers […]
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Christmas Nights in Lights 2026
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Located at Dauphin Way Baptist Church for the 2026 season, come enjoy an immersive experience without leaving the comfort of your vehicle. Cruise through this dazzling display of over 1 million lights synchronized to your holiday favorites right on your car radio. Buy tickets online or...
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Senior Bowl to Distribute One Thousand Turkeys at 7th Annual Turkey Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium
MOBILE, Ala. – The Senior Bowl will host its 7th Annual Turkey Bowl, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama. In partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Hancock...
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Mobile County Public Schools earns record-high state report card score
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County Public Schools earned its highest ever state report card score with some high schools making double-digit increases over the previous school year. “I’d like to thank all of our teachers, all of our students that have applied themselves,” MCPSS School Board Member Johnny Hatcher said. “They’ve earned this. They’re […]
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5 Alabama Rules That Decide What Happens to a Car Left in Your Yard
In Cullman, a pile of abandoned or broken-down cars in your yard can count as a nuisance, with fines up to $500. The exact rules depend on where you live because city codes and state law both come into play. Here are the Alabama rules that decide what happens to...