Mobile, AL

Prichard, AL

PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Prichard PD said they are investigating a homicide involving a domestic dispute. Authorities said they responded to the 500 block of East Turner Road on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators discovered Waylyn Webb, 44, had got into an argument with a woman he was living with when her...

Prichard PD investigating domestic homicide

Saraland, AL

SARALAND, Ala. (WALA) - Saraland’s one and only pregnancy center is back open after closing its doors four years ago. With the cut of a ribbon, the community of Saraland is celebrating the return of its first pregnancy center. “This is all about North Mobile County. And so our...

New pregnancy center opens in Saraland

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Sage Health is an innovative neighborhood health center that offers high-performance primary care, cardiology and wellness services exclusively for seniors. Sage Health Grand Opening Celebration – Pinebrook location. Wednesday, June 14th. 10:30am – 1:00pm. 3980 Airport Blvd, Suite 1. The other two locations will...

Sage Health to open senior center

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Police Department is investigating a fire in a mobile home off Gunn Road Tuesday night as a suspected arson case. The incident happened at the Ponderosa Mobile Home Park in the 5700 block of Gunn Road. Officers responded around 11 p.m. to reports of a fire in one on the mobile homes. Police said a man was spotted near the mobile home before the fire ignited but he ran from the scene before officers arrived.

MPD investigating suspected arson at mobile home park

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) -A woman decided to end an argument she started, by taking shots at the guy she was arguing with. That’s according to Mobile Police. They say they’re looking for 29 year old Sarah Maxwell, with whom they are familiar, saying she has a quick temper, and a colorful record.

Mobile police: Woman with ‘short fuse’ goes off, shoots victim

Birmingham, AL

Fairhope, AL

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - A non-profit group based in Fairhope is trying to breathe new life into a historical school site there and are asking for help. Hope Community’s goal is to revitalize the property where the old Amma T. Jeanes School for African American Children stands. It won’t...

Hope Community aims to bring new life to Fairhope’s Anna T. Jeanes School

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Mobile is proposing the transfer of Ladd-Peebles Sports and Entertainment Complex to the Mobile County Public School System. “To ensure the continued success of the Ladd-Peebles Sports and Entertainment Complex, the City of Mobile will consider selling the 75-year-old facility to the Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS) and making a significant investment into future renovations of the facility.

City of Mobile proposes transferring Ladd-Peebles to MCPSS

Mobile County, AL

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile man is in Metro Jail charged with two counts of attempted murder. He’s accused of shooting at two Mobile Police officers. Valeido Davidson was arrested on a secret indictment Thursday by the Mobile County District Attorney Task Force. Investigators say Davidson is one...

Mobile man indicted on attempted murder after charges were cleared

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile police said they have arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with a road rage shooting incident last month. The Mobile Police Department on Thursday arrested Albert Issac of Mobile on a charge of shooting into an occupied/unoccupied vehicle. Officers responded to the 3000 block of...

MPD makes arrest in alleged road rage shooting incident

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The second Friday of the month always attracts a crowd for LoDa Artwalk. They were celebrating Pride in the Port City in Cathedral Square. And they were doing it in a big way -- with a Pride Parade starting at B-Bob’s -- they made their way through the streets of downtown waving rainbow flags. It was not just for the LGBTQ+ community -- but their friends, family, and everyone who support them.

LoDa Artwalk celebrates Pride

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) -This is 40-year-old Thanh Nguyen on his way to metro jail. Mobile police say he was responsible for taking in several stolen catalytic converters at his business, NBR recycling. “That was problematic for us. It’s one thing to drive up our larceny numbers,” said Mobile Police Chief...

Mobile police arrest business owner accused of taking in stolen catalytic converters

PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Police in Prichard are investigating after a man was wounded in a shooting Wednesday evening at a gas station on St. Stephens Road. Prichard authorities say the 26-year-old man was found inside the Velero Gas Station at about 6:30 p.m. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

St. Stephens Road shooting leaves man with multiple gunshot wounds

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It’s been a year since 14-year-old Ciara Jackson was shot and killed in Mobile. Police say the gunmen opened fire on the car she was riding in with her friends. Jackson’s grandmother is still grappling with the tragedy. “Grief has no boundaries. I don’t...

‘Grief has no boundaries’ family of 14-year-old shooting victim grieving a year later

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Some residents outside of the Mobile city limits will get the chance to vote on July 18 as to whether they want to be annexed into the city. On May 9, the Mobile City Council adopted resolutions requesting that the Probate Court of Mobile conduct annexation elections in four unincorporated areas adjacent to the limits of the city of Mobile.

Annexation election date set for July 18

Alabama State

Daphne, AL

DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - Ben Trione was born and raised in Daphne. He’s known to many in the community. And now, he’s using his time to deliver flowers to nursing homes across the area. “I’m getting up in that age and I know if I was in a...

Daphne man spreads joy by delivering flowers to nursing homes across Baldwin County

Mississippi State

Chatom, AL

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A man in Chatom has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing a victim during an altercation, according to police. Chatom PD said two men got into an argument that turned physical on May 31 around 7:30 p.m. off Martin Luther King Avenue. Officials said...

Chatom man charged with attempted murder

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Two men accused of threatening a police officer during a livestream of a traffic stop are scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday on federal criminal charges. Mobile residents Justin Leeland Gormon, 20, and Jamarcus Jahleel Manuel, 19, have been indicted on charges of making interstate communication of...

Mobile men charged in federal court with threatening cop during Instagram livestream

Citronelle, AL

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - After two hung juries, former Citronelle Police Chief Tyler Norris pleaded guilty Thursday to a lesser federal charge. The offense, deprivation of rights under color of law without injury, carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail. Under the deal, prosecutors will not oppose probation. Norris admitted to twice kneeing a driver in the abdomen after a high-speed chase in 2021.

Former Citronelle police chief pleads guilty to misdemeanor; probation likely

Bayou La Batre, AL

BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (WALA) - After years of planning and preparation, construction is set to start soon on a project in Bayou La Batre. The city known as the “Seafood Capital of Alabama” is about to get a makeover. For the past two years, officials have been...

Construction of Bayou La Batre docks set to begin soon

Arkansas State

Semmes, AL

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Federal prosecutors on Friday withdrew their request for a magistrate judge to order a Semmes man jailed pending trial on fraud charges. But prosecutors still hope to accomplish that goal. U.S. Magistrate Judge Bradley Murray had set a hearing for Monday to consider whether Adrian Lemoyne...

Semmes man accused of $400,000 fraudulent scheme can remain free – for now

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A man has been indicted for attempted murder stemming from a September 2022 shooting, according to officials. According to police, they responded to the 1600 block of Flicker Street on September 20, 2022 in response to shots fired. While they were at the location, an unknown...

Man indicted on attempted murder charge for allegedly shooting at police vehicle

Rhode Island State

Pensacola, FL

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - It’s a new day for the Naval Education and Training Command as they say goodbye to Rear Admiral Peter Garvin who has served as NETC’s commanding officer for the last three years. Garvin first took over in July 2020 during the height of the COVID pandemic. Those who know him say he remained calm and met the challenge head on.

Naval Education and Training Command welcomes new commanding officer

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Westbound traffic on the Interstate 10 Bayway is moving again following a multi-truck wreck that left on truck partially hanging over the edge of the bridge for a time. The crash happened just before 3 p.m. Friday. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, the wreck...

Traffic on Bayway moving after wreck left truck hanging over edge

Hancock County, MS

Pascagoula, MS

HANCOCK COUNTY Miss. (WLOX) - The Southern Rail Commission preparing for a meeting tomorrow ahead of Amtrak’s return to the coast. All aboard! From New Orleans to Mobile, Amtrak’s new passenger services include four Mississippi stops in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi and Pascagoula. Southern Rail Commission said...

Southern Rail Commission to announce update on Amtrak passenger service

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Mobile sees more community participation with ShotSpotter

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) -Last summer the City of Mobile launched ShotSpotter as part of Operation Echo Stop which is the city’s approach to cut back on...

Mobile sees more community participation with ShotSpotter

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