MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Kena Xavier Lane takes the crown as this year’s Mobile Area Mardi Gras Queen. WKRG’s Simone Sharod interviewed Queen Kena, who talked about her ties to Mobile Mardi Gras and the ...

And the other, a sweetmeat called sohan halwa, the spelling more commonly used today. However, I will refer to it as halwa-i sūhan or sūhan halwa for the reason that will become apparent shortly. A ...

Florence sits prettily along the Tennessee River in northwest Alabama. This small town packs a big punch when it comes to beauty and charm. The historic downtown area features the beautiful Shoals ...

Fat Tuesday 2026 proclaimed Hosea London Day WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKRG) — This week in Washington, D.C., Alabama’s congressional ...

“It’s still a place where the city goes to tap into its identity, particularly on Joe Cain Day,” said architectural and ...

MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA) - A congressional resolution introduced by Alabama Representatives Barry Moore and Shomari Figures seeks to federally recognize Mobile as the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the ...

The Loyola Wolf Pack extended its winning streak to 16 straight games on Saturday. That matches the best streak in program ...

The Detroit Tigers have just made a move which may go down as one of the most popular in the history of the fanbase in terms ...

In a rare bit of bipartisanship, the Alabama congressional delegation joined together in a proclamation declaring Mardi Gras and its U.S. roots in Mobile, not Louisiana.

Fat Tuesday is just days away. Here’s when Mardi Gras ends this year, why the date changes, and how Texans celebrate the season.

MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA) - Delaware Street Baptist Church’s youth program hosted a Black History Month celebration today, honoring local Black Alabama trailblazers. The program, performed by the church’s ...

Top Stories from Feb. 6, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Before heading out to the parades, why not learn more about the ...