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Baldwin County sisters charged in murder-for-hire plot
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — Baldwin County sisters have been charged with conspiring to kill a man married to one of their daughters. Sandra Grimes, aka Sandra Johnson, Mitzy Smith, and Judy Owen, are all charged with Conspiracy to commit murder for hire, use of interstate commerce in the commission of murder for hire, and transfer of a firearm to be used to commit a crime of violence.
SouthWest Mobile County Chamber offers mentorship program for High School Seniors
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — There’s one more day to apply for a special mentorship program for Mobile County High School Seniors. The program helps mold young leaders by giving them on-the-job experience. For more than a decade the chamber has put together a program for seniors called “Tall” Tillman’s Corner Area Learning Leadership. I […]
Children’s Cup Regatta coming to Fairhope
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Sailing enthusiasts will soon be able to set sail at an event to support patients from the Alabama Gulf Coast who receive care at Children’s of Alabama. According to a press release, the 13th annual Children’s Cup Regatta, which provides “a sense of community and care, welcoming all sailing enthusiasts and […]
Candied Jalapeños at Punta Clara Kitchen
Vanessa visits Punta Clara Kitchen in Point Clear, AL, to see how their candied jalapeños are prepared and canned. Punta Clara Kitchen has been creating homemade treats and sweets for more than 70 years. This family-owned and operated business spans four generations of Paceys. Their specialty candies are made in their kitchen using treasured family recipes and a lot of love.
Mobile County to host workshop, sneak peek for master plan of Civil RIghts, Cultural Heritage District
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County is developing a master plan that will be a guide for helping to honor, protect, and renew the area of Mobile’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue corridor with the goal of attracting tourism dollars and additional investments. The next step in developing that plan is scheduled: the […]
CLEARED: Missing Gautier woman found safe, officials say
GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) - The Gautier Police Department has located 20-year-old Noemi Garcia. The announcement came via a Facebook post made by the Gautier Police Department. Officials extend their thanks to those who helped in finding Garcia. See a spelling or grammar error in this story? Report it to our...
Man arrested after killing uncle, barricading himself in home for 4 hours: Prichard Police
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Prichard Police Department has released more information about a standoff that happened in Eight Mile Friday night. PPD officials said their officers and the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team were called to the 200 block of Sasser Drive around 5 p.m. Friday for a “barricaded situation.” According to the […]
Alma Bryant archers win NASP Eastern Nationals; Mobile County dominates tournament
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County archers dominated at the prestigious NASP Eastern Nationals in Louisville last week, according to the Mobile County Public School System. According to an MCPSS release, Alma Bryant High School won the tournament and was crowned NASP Eastern National Champions. The release said Talah Coleman of Alma Bryant finished […]
Mississippi man out on bond for Mobile murder arrested for alleged bond violation
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Moss Point, Miss., man facing a murder charge has been arrested for allegedly violating the conditions of his bond violation. Kolby Street is accused of the 2021 shooting death of 17-year-old Jalon Gallery on Sumner Drive in Mobile. He was out on bond waiting for space to become available at the Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility in Tuscaloosa for mental health treatment in an effort to make him competent to stand trial.
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