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Stock the Pantry: Greer’s
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Many children depend on free lunches at school and struggle with food insecurity over the summer. Lucy Greer from Greer’s joined WKRG’s Stock the Pantry campaign, a partnership with Feeding the Gulf Coast to help provide meals for children along the Gulf Coast who struggle to know where their next meal […]
Mobile Infirmary’s Medical Intensive Care Unit receives recognition
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recently conferred its highest honor — a Gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence — on Mobile Infirmary’s Medical Intensive Care Unit. The unit is currently Alabama’s only adult intensive care unit to hold this designation. The award...
Here are 5 things to know about Chickasabogue Park reopening in Mobile County
When Mobile County announced that Chickasabogue Park in Eight Mile will reopen later this year after being closed for more than two years for upgrades, some residents were excited by the news. “Can’t wait. I like to fish there,” one commentor wrote on the Press-Register’s Facebook page.
MPD investigating robbery at Circle K gas station
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on Saturday, April 20 at a Circle K on Springhill Avenue. Officers responded to 3417 Springhill Avenue at 2:59 a.m. and discovered a male suspect armed with a gun demanded money from the cashier. The subject fled the...
As Mobile chooses not to renew ShotSpotter, Pensacola law enforcement stands by it
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The City of Mobile making a controversial decision not to renew ShotSpotter. The technology detects gunshots and alerts law enforcement to exactly where they were heard. A recent review by the Mobile Police Department found the future sustainability of ShotSpotter cannot be justified. This all comes as...
Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office holds vigil to remember victims who passed due to crime
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — There are over 50 crime victims who once lived in Baldwin County. Families and friends came together Tuesday night in front of the Baldwin County Courthouse to honor those who have passed due to crime-related incidents. The candles were lit as people bowed their heads in front of the courthouse […]
Receiver appointed to manage troubled Barrington and Manchester Park apartments
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — After months of problems at Barrington Park and Manchester Park apartments on Mobile, the United States District Court has appointed a receiver to manage operations of the properties, according to court documents. The same person owns Barrington Park and Manchester Park Apartments. This comes after...
Burns Middle School hosts career exploration fair with local vendors
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Burns Middle School transformed into a bustling hub of career exploration as hundreds of students from sixth to eighth grades attended a college, career, mental health, and community resource fair. There was a diverse range of careers represented, including the Mobile Police Department, Alabama Power, and...
Wawa opens first Alabama store in Fairhope this week
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Wawa is officially opening its doors in Alabama with its first store located in Fairhope. This location is the first of three Wawa stores to open in the south Alabama market before the end of summer 2024. Wawa will be joined by local officials, heroes...
Stock the Pantry: Palmer’s Toyota
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — During the summer, many children along the Gulf Coast struggle to know where their next meal will come from. Jacob Palmer from Palmer’s Toyota joined WKRG’s Stock the Pantry campaign, a partnership with Feeding the Gulf Coast to help provide meals for children along the Gulf Coast during the summer. Palmer’s […]
City of Fairhope receives $200,000 in federal funds to combat fentanyl
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - The city of Fairhope is set to receive $200,000 in federal funds to support local law enforcement’s efforts in fighting the fentanyl crisis. City leaders said U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) helped secure the funds as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 signed on March 9.
The sun has returned: but what’s ahead?
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A cold front is gradually moving through our region this morning. Later today, clouds will exit and sunshine returns before sunset. It will be the beginning of a stellar stretch of Gulf Coast weather!. SUNDAY:. Sunday morning conditions have been drizzly and cooler for most of...
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