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Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — Mardi Gras season kicks off in Mobile this Friday night as the Conde Cavaliers parade rolls through downtown. Barricades are already in place lining downtown streets. Last year, the parade drew more than 92,000 people. And you know it's Mardi Gras when RV city comes...

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Mobile Mystics kicked off the Carnvial season with an open house. Its a opportunity for friends and family to see the floats and costumes for the year prior to the day that they’ll parade around the city. This year's theme is dynamic duos...

LOXLEY, Ala. (WPMI) — A ribbon cutting of a new grocery store is an exciting moment for any small city the size of Loxley. But this ribbon cutting is all that and a bag of chips... A bag of Aldi chips, to be exact. "We are the newest city...

DAPHNE, Ala. (WPMI) — The city of Daphne is trying to make its roads safer for drivers—especially on Highway 98. Outdated and hard to find fixtures have Daphne city leaders thinking in a new way. If you haven't noticed lately, things are getting brighter in Daphne. The city...

Loxley, Ala. (WPMI) — A ribbon cutting of a new grocery store is an exciting moment for any small city the size of Loxley. But this ribbon cutting was all that and a bag of chips; a bag of Aldi chips, to be exact. "We are the newest city...

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The City of Mobile is looking to partner with local employers interested in hosting an intern through the 2023 Y.E.S. (Youth Empowered for Success) Initiative. Launched in 2016 to connect young people to local employment and development opportunities, the Y.E.S. Initiative is geared toward teenagers and college students interested in gaining valuable experience in the local workforce.

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will play Mobile Saenger Theatre Monday June 89 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets on Sale Friday, February 3 at 9 a.m. Les Claypool is the one of the most unlikely success stories in the entertainment history. His trademark voice, thumping bass lines and unique worldview have become the calling cards for a number of wildly successful and influential albums in the last two decades, including the seminal alt-rock band Primus. But through his myriad of musical and creative projects, Claypool has also become a favorite of metalheads, jam banders, funk connoisseurs and pretty much everything in-between.

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WPMI) — The Wharf at Orange Beach today announced applications are now open for the third annual $10,000 scholarship that will be awarded to one, graduating high school senior that resides and attends school in Baldwin County in 2023. The scholarship is awarded through The Wharf’s...

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WPMI) — An autopsy performed on a cat found dead on Dauphin Island last month confirms the cat was shot. It is at least the third cat killed that way, and island police are determined to get to the bottom of it. A hefty reward is...

Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — Forbes published a list Tuesday of the most dangerous cities in the country. Mobile ranked second most dangerous city behind St. Louis. Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson says it's a black eye for Mobile. "It's not something that any mayor wants to be on a list...

BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (WPMI) — Three boaters are safe in Bayou La Batre this morning, after being rescued by the US Coast Guard. The drama began 11 miles southeast of Pascagoula in the Gulf of Mexico.. Just after 8 Monday morning, rescue crews went into action after receiving...

Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — The nation is currently undergoing a shortage of teachers and that shortage is just as prevalent in our state. Right now, the Alabama State Department of Education job board has more than 1,000 teaching jobs available. For some with dreams of teaching it may be easier to get one of those jobs. This after the University of South Alabama was awarded a $2 million dollar grant from the Alabama STEM Council. That $2 million will make it easier for students who are pursing degrees in stem to earn teacher certification. A new solution to a major problem.

A young family who recently moved to Chickasaw is facing a difficult decision. They say crime has gotten out of hand in the city, forcing them to consider leaving. "When I actually seen the fire from the gun coming it really like terrified me, and I have trauma from it because I was terrified for my baby's life," said Amber Gillespie, a Chickasaw resident.

Gulf Shores, Ala. (WPMI) — Beach erosion is becoming a rising concern for Gulf Shores homeowners. Not only does it make their community look worse...it could also cause a significant economic impact. "There is just this wall of sand and not much beach, and then I get a message...

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its recommendations on childhood obesity for the first time in 15 years, emphasizing a need for early and intensive treatment. The guidance comes as childhood obesity rates have continued to rise over the past decade and a half, increasing from 17% to 20%, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fairhope pediatrician Dr. Katrina Skinner, who is the immediate past president of the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, says obesity can impact the lives of children in many ways.

FOLEY, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Foley Police, on Friday, January 27th, 2023, officers and detectives of the Foley Police Department responded to a report of shots being fired in the 400 block of West Orange Avenue. The investigation revealed that 29-year-old Julian Antione Tolbert of Foley came to...

Fairhope, Ala. (WPMI) — There is concern in Fairhope that some of the city’s historic buildings are facing demolition. In some cases, it may be necessary, but some historic preservationists want to make sure the character of replacement buildings is up to Fairhope standards. The Old Fairhope Chocolate...

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mayors across Alabama met on Monday in Mobile to address the state’s most important issues. One of the topics was public safety and police reform in the wake of Tyre Nichols' death after being beaten by police officers in Memphis, Tennessee. "So, the conversation...

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — The Alabama Big 10 Mayors on Monday, January 30, will hold a press conference at the Battle House Renaissance Hotel following their quarterly meeting, which will take place in Mobile. The mayors, representing the state’s ten largest cities, will be discussing their mission to...

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Mobile Police, on Monday, January 30, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers responded to 6201 Swedetown Road, Theodore High School, in reference to a juvenile found in possession of a firearm. School officials detained the male subject. When officers arrived, they took the...