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Law enforcement officials, educators hope man accused of fentanyl arrest faces harsher punishments
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Jackson Lewis, 19, was booked in Mobile County Metro Jail on Tuesday, for allegedly selling fentanyl on Mary G. Montgomery High School grounds. He was already out on bond for giving fentanyl to his 15-year-old girlfriend, who was found dead due to an overdose, in 2022, and law enforcement officials and […]
UPDATE: 1 in custody, 1 still on the loose after 5-year-old shot in Semmes Sunday
UPDATE (6 p.m.): Jesus Rodriguez, a man wanted in connection with a shooting that left a 5-year-old injured, is in custody, according to Semmes Police Chief Todd Freind. Police are still looking for Antony Josue Mena Moron. Original Story SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — The Semmes Police Department is looking for two men to question in […]
Already charged in teen’s overdose death, Alabama man allegedly caught trying to sell drugs to high school student, sheriff says
An Alabama man already charged in the drug overdose death of a teenage girl has been arrested after a school resource officer got a tip about a possible drug sale, prompting an investigation. “The (school) resource officer turned over the information quickly to our team and we were able to...
After three fatal shootings Mobile County Sheriff increases presence in Prichard
PRICHARD, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch says he is ramping up crime fighting efforts in Prichard again after three homicides occurred in less than 24 hours this past weekend. Burch says they're aggressively going after known shooters and the public can expect more police chases. He didn't mince words about the consequences of running from the law.
Prichard investigators: 2 of 3 weekend homicides may have drug ties
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — Three separate shootings left three people dead in Prichard in less than 24 hours over the weekend. Investigators said the motives in some of these cases include drug ties. “This is something that needs to have immediate attention because there are those who are out there who could care less about […]
Press-Register Power 5 softball: Who are the top Mobile-area teams?
The top softball teams in the Coastal Region are ranked regardless of class in the Press-Register Power 5. Postseason play began on Friday with area tournaments — some didn’t start until Monday — with all completed no later than Tuesday. Those games changed little with few competitive...
Two arrested, others hurt after police chase, rollover crash: Semmes PD
SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — Semmes Police are investigating after an early morning police chase ends in a rollover crash. Police say it started on Moffett Road before dawn Saturday morning when police attempted to pull a vehicle over. The driver then led police on a high-speed chase that ended when the vehicle flipped in a […]
Inaugural Derby Day in the Land
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It’s time to get out your fascinators and seersucker suits, we’re celebrating Derby Day in the Land! The Sparty Foundation’s inaugural event will take place on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, at The Grounds. Doors open at 5 pm. All proceeds will benefit the children of Saraland City Schools through the funding of educational and classroom grants. Board members Jennifer Bexley and Kevin Dean joined us on Studio10 to tell us all about it.
Chickasaw Police seek felon suspected of domestic violence
CHICKASAW, Ala. (WPMI) — Chickasaw Police responded to a domestic violence call in the 500 block 4th Avenue on Tuesday, April 15, 2024 at approximately 8:35 pm. Upon officers arrival, Robert Pettaway, 43, was arguing with the victim. Officers separated Mr. Pettaway and the victim in an attempt to speak with both parties. As Mr. Pettaway was walking with the officers, Pettaway dropped a handgun and took off on foot running from officers.
Arcelormittal To Add Plant In Calvert
ArcelorMittal has been awarded $280 million in federal income tax credits for an additional plant in Calvert, Business Alabama reports. The company plans an advanced manufacturing plant capable of delivering 150,000 mT of non-grain-oriented electrical steel annually. The funds come from the Qualifying Advanced Energy Product Credit, which can fund up to 30% of a project that helps secure the domestic clean energy supply chain. The company plans an annealing pickling line, a cold-rolling mill, an annealing coating line and other facilities. These are to create 1,300 construction and 260 permanent jobs. It is to be built near the AM/NS Calvert plant, which includes a hot strip mill, a cold rolling mill, hot dip galvanizing lines, a river terminal, a rail yard and an under-construction electric arc furnace. The company notes that the specialty steel is especially useful in producing electric vehicles, which, in turn, help meet federal clean energy goals.
Mobile PD participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday April 27
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Mobile Police Department will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day happening this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mobile Police Headquarters. MPD asks those with unused or expired medication to drop these items off for safe disposal. Mobile...
Satsuma Fire Rescue receives much-needed grant thanks to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Satsuma Fire and Rescue got a little help Tuesday morning from the community they serve in the form of a check for $34,868. The money will pay for several tools including a new cutter, spreader, ram, and accessories. “When you’re able to fill the void of...
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