Meaghan Mackey, WKRG

Meaghan Mackey

WKRG

Mobile, AL, United States

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Past articles by Meaghan:

Dauphin Island might only allow short-term rentals on the west end

Dauphin Island officials are proposing a short-term rental ban on the east end of the island. If approved, the ban would only allow vacation rentals on the west end of the island. → Read More

Bishop State College graduates students prepared to work for Airbus

On Friday the first class of FlightPath 9 students graduated from Bishop State Community College. The classes are a part of a partnership with Airbus to train college students to work in the aviation industry. → Read More

14-year-old killed in Alabama by three men as an innocent bystander, police say

The 14-year-old who was killed in Mobile by three men back on May 31 was an innocent bystander and happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, according to testimony given by a detective on Wednesday morning. → Read More

Man drowns near Dauphin Island west end beach

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WKRG) – A man drowned in the gulf near Dauphin Island’s west end beach. Mayor Jeff Collier says the incident happened on Sunday around 6 p.m. Authorities said the man was in his thirties. No additional information has been released at this time. → Read More

10-year prison sentence for Grand Bay man who pleaded guilty to incest

WARNING: The details in this article may be disturbing to some viewers. GRAND BAY, Ala. (WKRG) – A Grand Bay man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to incest, rape, and sodomy, among other charges. William Storey Jr. made his guilty plea on Wednesday morning during a disposition hearing. Several of […] → Read More

Senator Richard Shelby reflects on 36 years in U.S. Senate

Alabama’s senior US Senator likely made his last stop in Mobile on Monday to reflect on his 36 years of service in the US Senate. → Read More

Dauphin Island community raises $18,000 for teen girl battling brain tumor

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WKRG) — The Dauphin Island community has come together and raised more than $18,000 for a teenage girl battling a brain tumor. Bella Roberson, 13, was diagnosed with a rare tumor on her pineal gland in September 2021. Her mom, Christa Jones, owns the beloved Lighthouse Bakery on Dauphin Island. Bella said […] → Read More

Man dies after jumping off pier into Fish River

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) – A man is dead after jumping off a pier into the Fish River. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office says the man, who was in his twenties, jumped off the pier on Sunday at the end of Grounds Lane. Deputies say the man didn’t resurface after jumping into the water. The man’s identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next-of-kin. → Read More

Homicide investigation underway at a home in Mobile County

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) – A homicide investigation is underway in Mobile County. Mobile Police confirm there was a homicide at a home on Clark Street just after 4:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. At this time, officials have not released any information about the victim or a suspect. → Read More

Man dies after jumping off pier into Fish River

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) – A man is dead after jumping off a pier into the Fish River. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office says the man, who was in his twenties, jumped off the pier on Sunday at the end of Grounds Lane. Deputies say the man didn’t resurface after jumping into the water. The man’s identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next-of-kin. → Read More

Former Spring Hill College soccer star found not guilty of rape

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A jury in a Mobile County courtroom found the former Spring Hill College soccer star not guilty of rape after an 8-day trial. Vassil Kokali, a foreign student from Italy who was studying at Spring Hill College on a soccer scholarship, was found not guilty in Mobile County District Court on […] → Read More

Second student alleges former Spring Hill College soccer star raped her

A second student took the stand on day five of the trial against a former soccer star accused of raping a fellow student and testified that she too was sexually assaulted by the defendant, Vassil Kokali. → Read More

Alleged victim in Spring Hill rape case takes the stand, other witnesses called

Audrey Cox, the alleged victim in the Spring Hill College rape case, spent two days on the stand giving testimony and answering questions during cross-examination. → Read More

Man dies while snorkeling in Fort Morgan

FORT MORGAN, Ala. (WKRG) – A man is dead after he drowned while snorkeling in Fort Morgan. Fort Morgan Fire-Rescue says they were called out to an area of beach near Our Road around 6:45 p.m. Saturday evening for a distressed swimmer. When they arrived on scene, they pulled a man from the water who was wearing a snorkeling mask that was full of water. The man’s name has not yet been released. → Read More

16-year-old arrested after shooting, killing a man in Santa Rosa County

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) – A 16-year-old is in custody after he allegedly shot and killed a man in Santa Rosa County. The incident happened on Saturday around 12:30 p.m. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office says a 16-year-old boy shot and killed 43-year-old Jonathan Simmons. The teenager has been arrested and charged with […] → Read More

22-year-old nearly drowns in Destin after getting caught in rip current

DESTIN, Fla. (WKRG) – A 22-year-old nearly drowned in Destin after getting caught in a rip current. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened on Saturday afternoon on the beach behind 700 Gulf Shore Drive. Officials say the 22-year-old got caught in a rip current and was initially was not breathing but was […] → Read More

Blackwood reports robocall to FBI, opponent denies involvement

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Mobile County District Attorney candidate Keith Blackwood said a robocall that woke up many voters early Tuesday morning was not from his campaign. Blackwood said he has reported the call to the FBI, Alabama Secretary of State, and the Attorney General. The calls went out around 3:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. People […] → Read More

BASF hosts students at University of South Alabama for teen lab program

Students in Washington and Clarke County had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on learning experience at the University of South Alabama on Thursday. → Read More

Mobile County Sheriff’s Office holds cookout for Correctional Officers Week

This week is National Correctional Officers Week and to highlight the hard work of the men and women at Mobile Metro Jail, the sheriff's office held a cookout for them on Thursday. → Read More

20-year-old accused of killing teen, hurting two others, given $475,000 bond

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – The 20-year-old accused of killing a teenager and attempting to kill two others was granted a bond on Thursday morning. Brandon Ely is being charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, and shooting into an occupied vehicle. His total bond amount granted was $475,000. The state asked that no bond […] → Read More