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Man arrested for deadly Semmes crash tried to leave the country: Court documents
SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — The man arrested in connection with a Semmes crash that left a 19-year-old dead tried to leave the country before he was arrested, according to court documents. 29-year-old Antonio Antonio Rodas was arrested on May 8 on a murder charge for a crash that happened on April 28. 19-year-old Adam Luker […]
Judge throws out murder charge against Mobile man charged with killing man in Semmes
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A judge on Thursday threw out a murder charge against a man who shot another man to death with a shotgun last year. Mobile County Circuit Judge Jill Phillips ruled that the evidence presented at a hearing Thursday indicated that the man who suffered the gunshot, Matthew Smith, was the aggressor during the February 2023 encounter.
Standoff in Eight Mile ends
EIGHT MILE, Ala. (WALA) - An intense standoff is underway in Eight Mile on Sasser Drive, which is off Old Citronelle Highway. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Team is on the scene, along with the Prichard Police Department. FOX10 News has been told a man is barricaded...
Prichard man arrested after leading police on chase in stolen car: MPD
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Prichard man was arrested after he led police on a chase in a stolen car before crashing, according to the Mobile Police Department. An MPD release said officers were in the area of Snow Road at around 2 a.m. on Friday when they found a vehicle that had been reported […]
Charges upgraded to capital murder against Prichard man accused of killing ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A grand jury has upgraded charges against a Prichard teenager accused of killing a man last year to capital murder. LaCedrick Napoleon Davis, 19, made an initial appearance to the new charge on Thursday. Because he was younger than 21 at the time, he is eligible for consideration as a “youthful offender,” which would seal his court records and limit any potential punishment to three years in prison. A judge on Thursday set a hearing on that issue for June 27.
Trial in chlorine leak lawsuit filed by over 100 McIntosh residents delayed
A trial in a lawsuit filed by more than 100 residents of McIntosh against Olin Corporation, a chlorine manufacturer with a plant in the town, will be delayed until next year. “There’s wrongdoing going on, and it’s been going on, and we’re trying to stop it,” said Joseph “Mac” McCorquodale, an attorney with McCorquodale Law Firm in Jackson and one of the attorneys representing the plaintiffs.
Citronelle dispute turns into shotgun shooting; Suspect arrested, victim critical
CITRONELLE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, on Friday, May 3, 2024, MCSO responded to 13105 Boothtown Road for a shooting. MCSO Deputies arrived on the scene to find Jeremy Kelley was shot to the upper left bicep with a shotgun by a known adult suspect, Autry Reed.
Storms send up to 50,000 gallons of sanitary sewer overflow into Saraland: MCHD
SARALAND, Ala. (WKRG) — Saraland Water and Sewer Service reported a sanitary sewer overflow on Friday, according to the Mobile County Health Department. According to an MCHD news release, the overflow resulted from Friday’s strong storms that crossed over Mobile County. “According to Saraland officials, there was a higher-than-normal flow rate because of holding final […]
Saraland Athletic Trainer Awarded Statewide Award
Anna Szymanski, an athletic trainer with Infirmary Health’s sports medicine program who works with Saraland City Schools, was recently awarded the Alabama Athletic Trainers Association Life Saver Award for her role in an event at Saraland High School in 2023. The award, created in 2024, is given to an athletic trainer who has represented the profession well and used their training to provide lifesaving services or other humanitarian efforts. In November 2023, a parent at a Saraland High School basketball game was unconscious in the stands. Szymanski jumped into action and, along with other medical professionals in attendance, began rendering aid. Thanks to the group’s efforts, the unconscious parent regained consciousness and was transferred to the hospital. Saraland City Schools also recognized Szymanski for her service.
Prosecutors can use blood test – but not Saraland man’s 6 prior DUI convictions – at murder trial
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Prosecutors can use evidence taken from the blood of a Saraland man accused of causing a fatal drunken driving accident, but they cannot tell jurors about prior convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol, a judge ruled Tuesday. The case involves a fatal wreck in...
33 Teams in 33 Days: Saraland Spartans
SARALAND, Ala. (WKRG) — High school football spring practice rolls on for teams along the Gulf Coast. WKRG’s in-depth look into local programs continues with “33 Teams in 33 Days” paying a visit to Saraland High School. The Spartans are coming off yet another deep playoff run that ended in the Class 6A state championship […]
Several area school systems announce delayed starts on Friday due to weather
(WALA) - A number of area school systems have announced planned delayed starts on Friday due to the threat of severe weather along the Gulf Coast. Okaloosa County Schools - All North End Schools are canceled today due to the severe weather that came through Okaloosa County this morning which caused wide spread power outages as well as downed trees and power lines.The following schools will be closed today. Antioch Elementary School, Baker School, Bob Sikes Elementary School, Crestview High School, Davidson Middle School, Laurel Hill School, Northwood Elementary School, Richbourg School, Riverside Elementary School, Shoal River Middle School, Southside Primary School, Walker Elementary School: All Central and South Zone Schools will be open and start 3 hours later than their regular times. All school district maintenance crews, administrators, and power providers are working diligently to restore power throughout the county. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding.
Chickasaw Civic Theatre presents "Brigadoon"
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Two modern-day New Yorkers, on a hunting trip in the highlands of Scotland, stumble across an enchanted village, living two centuries in the past. One finds only the humor in the quirky people and customs; the other finds love — love so strong it can bridge the centuries. This magical story is alive with music and dance and romance.
Holt’s walk off blast leads Indians to state tournament
Mya Holt walked to the plate in the most important at-bat of her high school career. With Wetumpka trailing by one run, Holt looked over to Saraland’s dugout as she thought she was going to be intentionally walked. When she wasn’t, she stepped into the batter’s box with two outs and Bailey Carlisle standing on second base, representing the game-tying run.
Persistent heat, but notable changes on the horizon
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Gulf Coast can expect more heat this afternoon! We will be warming up to near 90 degrees in many areas, with rain chances staying pretty low. However, a patch of clouds will move in later, potentially slowing down that late afternoon heat. Hot and steamy...
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