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MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — More events will be added as they are announced. The City of Gulf Shores will celebrate the Fourth of July with a stunning fireworks display, beginning at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Fireworks will be shot from the Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier.

Local Fourth of July fireworks celebrations

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile Police have issued a statement reminding residents that the downtown juvenile curfew will be strongly enforced. Downtown Curfew Enforcement and Safety Measures for Teenagers this Summer. As the summer season approaches, we understand that teenagers are eagerly seeking ways to enjoy their free time....

Mobile Police remind that downtown juvenile curfew will be strongly enforced

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Nearly one year ago to the day, Mobile Police Sergeant John Young lashed out in frustration over the uptick in violent crimes in the city committed by youth. Several organizations have formed, all working hard toward one common goal: targeting the violence and working with...

One year later: Fighting youth violence in Mobile communities

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MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — You will soon be able to buy a piece of World War II history. The teak deck from the USS Alabama is being replaced, and the old wood is being repurposed and sold. Local artists are creating unique keepsakes out of it. Jonavin Murray, owner...

How you can own a piece of USS Alabama's original teak deck

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Mobile Fire-Rescue, at approximately 6:35 p.m., Mobile Fire-Rescue Department crews were dispatched to Navco Community Outreach at 1366 Navco Road. Witnesses reported thick, black smoke coming from the building, stemming from a fire within the business. All occupants of the community center and...

Brave Mobile rescue: Firefighters save trapped dog from burning community center

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Mobile Police, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at approximately 8:44 p.m., officers responded to I-10 westbound at Rangeline Road, regarding a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers located a 46-year-old male near the shoulder of the interstate. Preliminary...

Mobile PD: Pedestrian struck and killed trying to cross I-10

Mobile Police are investigating a possible arson case at a mobile home park. According to Mobile Police, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers responded to 5730 Gunn Road, Ponderosa Mobile Home Park, concerning reports of a fire in one of the mobile homes. Upon arrival, officers...

Mobile Police investigate possible arson at mobile home park

Escambia County, FL

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- An Alabama man was arrested Monday for allegedly burglarizing multiple vehicles in an Escambia County neighborhood. 23-year-old Andrew Patterson Gregory, of Foley, is facing multiple charges including:. 7 counts of Larceny. 10 counts of Burglary. Damage of Property. Smuggling Contraband. Drug Possession. According to an Escambia...

Foley man charged with burglarizing multiple vehicles in Escambia County neighborhood

Spanish Fort, AL

SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WPMI) — School is out for summer at Spanish Fort's Rockwell Elementary. But last Friday night, someone was roaming the empty halls, breaking windows, destroying property and leaving his bloody finger prints all over the place. And it was all caught on the school's security system.

Spanish Fort PD: Man caught on camera inside Rockwell Elementary arrested

Mobile County, AL

Theodore, AL

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — According to ALEA, a multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, has claimed the life of a Theodore man. Christopher D. Balthaser, 21, was fatally injured when the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle that he was operating was struck by a 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by Jonathan V. Wheeler Jr., 21, also of Theodore.

Theodore man killed in motorcycle crash

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Mobile Fire-Rescue, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at approximately 7:56 p.m., Mobile Fire-Rescue Department crews were dispatched to 2901 Grant Street for reports of a smoke visible from a 2-story condominium in the Stone Ridge community. Upon arrival on scene, fire personnel discovered...

Investigators: Mobile woman died as a result of condo fire

Fairhope, AL

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WPMI) — St. Michael Catholic School in Fairhope broke ground on new football and soccer fields Wednesday. St. Michael Catholic High School is pleased to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for its highly anticipated new football and soccer field. This groundbreaking will mark a significant milestone in the school's commitment to providing outstanding athletic facilities for its students, faculty, and the local community.

St. Michael Catholic School in Fairhope breaks ground on new football and soccer field

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A new bill passed by the senate last week is targeting gang related crimes in our communities. A new bill will create harsher punishments for people who are involved in gangs. The bipartisan supported bill is awaiting the approval of Governor Kay Ivey. This new bill could have young people with gang affiliations put in prison for a long time.

New Alabama bill could put 16-year-olds behind bars for decades for gang activity

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Drug Enforcement Administration wants to warn the public of a widespread fraud scheme where telephone scammers are impersonating DEA agents. DEA-Mobile office has received multiple calls to the tip line regarding this scam. Scammers may tell the victim their name was used to rent...

Scam Alert: Callers impersonating DEA agents to Mobile-area residents

Mississippi State

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — On Monday the United States Supreme Court denied hearing the appeal of Heather Keaton in her death penalty case. The ruling leaves in place her conviction and sentence of death for the 2011 murders of her stepchildren, 4-year-old Natalie and 3-year-old Chase DeBlase. Prosecutors say...

SCOTUS declines to hear Heather Keaton appeal in torture, murder of her stepchildren

Prichard, AL

PRICHARD, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Prichard authorities, on Wednesday 6/7/23 at approximately 6:30 p.m., Police and EMS responded to Velero Gas Station on St Stephens Rd where a 26-year-old black man was found inside with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was treated on site and then taken to...

Man found shot multiple times in Prichard gas station

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Travis Jamark Lawson has been indicted by a Mobile County Grand Jury on 2 counts of attempted murder and one count of shooting into a building after allegedly firing shots at two Mobile Police officers in September 2022 on Flicker Drive. A close source revealed...

Man indicted for allegedly shooting at two Mobile Police officers

Citronelle, AL

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Former Citronelle Police Chief Tyler Norris has filed paperwork in Federal Court announcing his intent to plead guilty to an unnamed charge. Tyler had faced two federal trials on civil rights violations in which each ended in mistrial. The filing indicates the charge is amended...

Former Citronelle Police Chief Tyler Norris to plead guilty to federal crime

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Foley making plans for new library twice the size of the current facility

FOLEY, Ala. (WPMI) — A new Foley library, twice the size of the current structure will not only be a place to check out books, but...

Foley making plans for new library twice the size of the current facility

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