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4 hours ago
- Entertainment
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MPD: Two people shot at Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police are responding to reports of shots fired Sunday evening at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile. According to MPD, the shooting happened inside the theatre around 6:30 p.m. Police say there are three people injured, with two suffering from gunshot wounds. Witnesses tell News 5 this shooting happened during a kids dance recital. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18 hours ago
- Business
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Mobile-based refugee charity regrouping as federal cuts shrink funding
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Members of a Mobile-based charity focused on helping refugees in difficult situations are facing a hard situation of their own. Dwell Mobile is one of a number of charities trying to figure out what to do next as federal funding dries up. A rummage sale along Government Boulevard Saturday morning is one step members of Dwell Mobile are taking to continue funding programs to help refugees resettle in the United States. Kismeth Melendez is a Needs Specialist at Dwell Mobile. She was busy promoting the rummage sale on social media to get people to show up. 'I like it. The service for the refugee family, service for community, and integration of community cultures. This place is multi-cultural,' said Melendez. Since the Trump administration announced the suspension of the US's refugee resettlement program in late January, Dwell Mobile has already lost one grant, and they expect to lose another after cuts from HHS go into effect. 'We will definitely have to scale back some of our services if if we don't have federal funds. But our goal is to continue to provide as many services as we possibly can,' said RSS Case Manager at Dwell Mobile Molly Broders. She estimates 80% of their organization's funding came from federal sources. And despite this huge change, she says they're still very passionate about the people they serve. 'The people that we serve came here legally and they were promised by the United States government to have a place of safety here and refuge. We've seen how our clients have so much strength and so much resilience,' said Broders. In addition to Saturday's rummage sale, they're also asking the city government to adjust the zoning on their property so Dwell Mobile can open a thrift store. 'We live in a country that has so much and they come from desperate situations. And I think that that's sort of in the DNA of the fabric of who we are as a country. That's our value, helping others,' said Broders. While they may not be able to close the gap left by federal funds, organizers say they'll get a close as they can. Mobile's Board of Zoning Adjustment will have a meeting Monday for a Public hearing on rezoning Dwell Mobile to allow retail sales. Broders says, if it goes through, they might have the thrift store open later this summer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18 hours ago
- Automotive
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Mobile Police Cruiser crashes on Saint Stephens Road
MOBILE, Ala (WKRG) – Mobile Police are investigating a crash that involved a police cruiser early Sunday morning on Saint Stephens Road and Lafayette Road just around 4:30 a.m. At the scene, a police vehicle was damaged on the front passenger side and it had run off the roadway onto the sidewalk. It appeared that two other civilian vehicles were involved. A white pickup truck ended up in a parking lot. A small grey sedan was sitting on Saint Stephens Road with its front bumper torn off and windshield damaged. It's not clear how badly anyone was hurt. The driver of the sedan seemed very shaken up and said she was just traveling to her destination when the crash happened. Images taken by WKRG show multiple officers investigating the scene, along with a fire-rescue vehicle. Officials didn't say how the incident occurred. Mobile Police were also on the scene at Phat Tuesday Sports Bar early this morning on Saint Stevens Road. That is less than a mile away from where the Mobile Police cruiser crashed. It's not clear what, if any, connection this has to the crash. A number of police cruisers were in the parking lot of the bar and officers were talking to people nearby. We've reached out to Mobile Police for more information and are waiting to hear back. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
- General
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One struck in officer-involved shooting in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting on the 3300 block of Dawes Road. According to officers, a man was struck by gunfire just before 9 p.m. Saturday night. MPD plans to release more information on Monday. This is an active investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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Kevin Bacon's non-profit names Dumas Wesley in Mobile a finalist for multimillion-dollar ad campaign
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A non-profit organization founded by actor and philanthropist Kevin Bacon has named the Dumas Wesley Community Center a top 20 finalist for a multimillion-dollar ad campaign. Todd Chrisley speaks out after Trump pardon, alleges racial injustice at FPC Pensacola The 'Purposed, Produced' campaign is an initiative of which was founded in 2007 based on the principle that 'everyone is in need of connection,' according to its website. 'Our work centers on youth empowerment, justice and equality, and improving a sustainable living environment,' the site states. 'We listen to and prioritize the lived experiences of communities that are commonly underserved and under-resourced.' selected Dumas Wesley for its 'measurable and transformative impact in the Mobile and Baldwin communities,' according to a news release. Dumas Wesley's selection represents 'a game-changing opportunity to amplify its mission and broaden its reach on a national scale,' the center's officials said in a statement. Winners will be announced in New York City during National Advertising Week, which takes place from Oct. 6-9. Industry leaders will choose five winners. People can cast their vote for the 'People's Choice' finalist. Voting is currently open through Friday, June 6. 'When she called me, she was crying': Nanny Faye's local friend on Todd Chrisley's release You can on Advertising Week's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
