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Mobile County DA and Prichard Police Chief hash out differences in sit-down meeting
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile County district attorney and Prichard police chief had a chance to sit down face-to-face on Wednesday. DA Keith Blackwood and Chief Walter Knight met to discuss what the two called “a communication breakdown.”. Earlier this month, a heated exchange ensued between Prichard officials,...
St. Mary’s Steak Out Weekend to fund school’s structural improvements
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — St. Mary’s Steak Out Weekend is almost here with events for the whole family! The weekend consists of several events including Mix and Mingle, Kids Play Day and Steak Out: Before Kids Play Day, there will be a memorial walk for a former St. Mary’s teacher who passed away. “The first […]
Prichard Police probe possible vehicular homicide, seek public's help
PRICHARD, Ala. (WPMI) — Prichard Police are investigating a possible vehicular homicide where a male subject was possibly struck by an unknown vehicle. Police are asking for anyone with information pertaining to this incident, to contact Prichard Police at 251-452-2211. The victim’s identity and cause of death is not...
Quest for electric cars brings hundreds of jobs and billion-dollar steel plant to Calvert
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — More good economic news for South Alabama In what is expected to be a major boost for America’s electric car industry. ArcelorMittal, the company that owns the AM/NS steel plant in Calvert just north of Mobile has just announced a plan to build yet another steel plant on that site, bringing with it hundreds of construction jobs and permanent jobs as well.
147 Townhomes coming to Semmes
SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — Officials with the City of Semmes announced on their Facebook page Wednesday that plans are being made to develop 147 townhomes. According to the post, the Semmes Planning Commission approved the subdivision of phases one and two of the PUD of Admiral Landing Tuesday afternoon. The master plan was also approved. […]
Chickasaw teen arrested in connection with motel armed robbery: Mobile Police
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A 19-year-old was arrested Tuesday in connection with a March motel armed robbery, according to the Mobile Police Department. Jiuver Alexander Pineda, of Chickasaw, was identified as one of the suspects and was arrested, an MPD release said. According to previous reporting, officers were called to Scenic Motel on Moffett Road […]
Lucedale man arrested on stolen firearm possession, several traffic violations: GCSO
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — A Lucedale man was arrested Friday after his vehicle was stopped and searched, according to the George County Sheriff’s Office. Chancellor Moody, 23, of Lucedale, was arrested after a search of his vehicle allegedly yielded a stolen firearm, according to the sheriff’s office. Moody is charged with driving under the […]
Family searches for answers weeks after disappearance of Mississippi man
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WKRG) — Family, friends, and law enforcement are still looking for a missing man who hasn’t been seen for three weeks. Jason Craft was last seen on March 30 at his home in Lucedale, Mississippi. “It really breaks my heart. And for my son’s sake, his nephew. I would love for them to […]
40-year-old Prichard homicide victim identified
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Prichard officials this morning released the name of a homicide victim. They identified him as James Allen Woodard, 40, of Prichard. Officials say he was murdered around 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the 200 block of Allenby Street. A motive has not been established, and detectives are...
Steak & Seafood Fridays at Nelson’s Barnyard Buffet
Nelson’s Barnyard Buffet in Saraland is offering a steak and seafood buffet every Friday night! The spread features a Cajun shrimp boil with sausage, potatoes, corn and onions, along with seafood gumbo, hand-carved sirloins, and more. Check out the weekly specials at Nelson’s Barnyard Buffet. Their famous whole fried...
Faith Time: Why go to Church?
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Joining us this morning is David Roach, with Shiloh Baptist Church in Saraland. We want to talk about this subject. A lot of people are probably getting ready for church right now. Why should somebody go to church? Guest: Well, it’s an obligation, but it’s also a joy, but an obligation […]
CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Men dancing with weapons at West Mobile gas station
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Imagine pulling into a gas station to a scene like this: men dancing around the gas pumps, sporting semi-automatic weapons. Mobile Sheriff Paul Burch confirms to NBC 15 News that it happened last month, at a convenience store at the corner of Knollwood Drive and Grelot Road.
Class 6A No. 5 Saraland knocks off Northridge in extra innings, faces rival Spanish Fort next
Class 6A No. 5 Saraland got a strong pitching performance from Cam Laffitte and scored four runs in the top of the eighth inning to knock off Northridge 5-1 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Saturday morning. The teams split a Friday doubleheader that didn’t end until...
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