MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Crowds were smaller than last year for the first parade of the Mardi Gras season. The Conde Cavaliers kicked off the parade season Friday night, followed by a free Nelly concert in Mardi Gras park. After a shooting downtown on New Year’s Eve, police say they’re ready for Mardi Gras. Mobile Police…… MORE
The “Dr. Phil Show” is Coming to an End
After 21 seasons, the Dr. Phil talk show is ending. “I’ve been blessed with over 25 wonderful years in daytime television,” said Dr. Phil in a statement. The show had to let go of 25 staffers last year, a signal of what would come later. The doctor does have plans to return to TV next…… MORE
Mobile Mardi Gras Visitors Guide
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Police Officer Donates A Week’s Worth Of Groceries For Struggling Woman
It is always great to hear feel-good stories about people giving back to others in need, and this police officer decided to buy a week’s worth of groceries for a struggling woman in Denver, Colorado. On NYE, the officer responded to a noise complaint and saw a woman having a hard time after she tried…… MORE
Mobile County Circuit Judge James Patterson Passes Away
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Bills’ Damar Hamlin honored with mural at Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin who suffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle during last week’s Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals continues to make a remarkable recovery. People all around the nation have honored Hamlin with murals. National Football League players showed their support for Hamlin during Week 18 of the regular season…… MORE
Weather Alert: Tracking Storm Damage Across the Area
Severe weather impacted much of the area Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning. The following is a list of storm damage: Clarke County UPDATE (4:36 p.m.): Highway 84 is reopened after fallen trees blocked both lanes. Trees down on Winn Road near Berrys Chapel Road Trees down on Zimco Road in the Grove Hill area Trees…… MORE
Retired Teacher Hits $125,000 Jackpot Playing Poker In Las Vegas
A teacher from Hawaii won a huge amount of money while playing poker on the Las Vegas Strip. Caesars Entertainment says that Kauai County native Sandra Haynes won a big jackpot worth $125,878. KVVU reports Haynes won the jackpot at Harrah’s Las Vegas while playing “Let It Ride” poker. A representative for Caesars Entertainment, Haynes…… MORE
Thousands Of Southwest Flights Canceled For Wednesday
Southwest Airlines continues to cancel thousands of flights as it recovers from last week’s winter storm. Over 2,500 Wednesday flights have been canceled, and another 2,300 have already been canceled for Thursday. Overall, more than 15,700 Southwest flights have been canceled since last week. Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said Tuesday the airline was “optimistic to…… MORE
Flights are STILL Getting Canceled!
Southwest Airlines continues to cancel thousands of flights as it recovers from last week’s winter storm. Over 2,500 Wednesday flights have been canceled, and another 2,300 have already been canceled for Thursday. Overall, more than 15,700 Southwest flights have been canceled since last week. Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said Tuesday the airline was “optimistic to…… MORE