Mobile, AL

Foley, AL

FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The brand new children’s park in Foley officially opened Saturday morning with a dedication ceremony. The Foley City Council voted on May 1 to name the park for Sara Thompson, a second-grade teacher who worked to get the original Foley Kids Park built. Thompson taught for 20 years at Foley Elementary School before retiring. She passed away in 2022.

Foley dedicates new kids park

Atmore, AL

ATMORE, Ala. (WALA) - Two people were shot early on Memorial Day morning in Atmore, and police said one of the victims has died from his injuries. According to the Atmore Police Department, at about 2: 15 a.m., officers responded to the area of Carver Avenue and King Street in response to a shots fired complaint. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered that two people had been shot.

2 shot, 1 dead in Atmore early Memorial Day

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It’s a muggier morning with temperatures starting off in the mid to upper 60s as of 5 a.m. We will see clouds increase throughout your Memorial Day Monday, but the rain chances will be very isolated and spotty and only showing up in the afternoon. The gloomier sky will be with us most of the day with a high reaching close to 90 degrees. Expect our humidity levels to steadily rise over the next several days.

Muggier morning for Memorial Day

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Hi, this is FOX10 News Meteorologist Matt Barrentine. Sunday is starting with pleasant temperatures in the low 60s and warm up into the mid to upper 80s in the afternoon. Skies will be mostly sunny and once again no rain worries. Memorial Day Monday will be...

Mostly sunny, warm, and nice continues for Memorial Day weekend!

Tuscaloosa, AL

Orange Beach, AL

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - It’s the day a lot of anglers on the gulf coast have been waiting for. Recreational red snapper season opened at midnight Friday, May 26, 2023 and plenty of folks hit the water in search of the prized catch. “Being out there with my...

Bumpy seas greet anglers on opening day of red snapper season

FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - An old event made a comeback to offer fellowship with a purpose. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church held its third parish festival Saturday in Foley. The event has deep roots in the community and has reorganized following the pandemic. The festival encourages parishioners to look for opportunities to get together and socialize with each other.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church parish festival benefits food pantry

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Police Department is investigating a shooting after they say a male victim was shot by a known male subject at the Dollar Tree on Moffett Road. Investigators say the victim drove his vehicle to the Wal Mart Neighborhood Market on North University Boulevard and...

MPD: 1 man shot at Dollar Tree on Moffett Road

Alabama State

Gulf Shores, AL

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - The three day holiday weekend has officially begun. A lot of people already making their way down to the beach -- and hopefully they packed some patience. From the Wallace Tunnel to the Bayway and Beach Express -- there was a lot of stop and go traffic.

Memorial Weekend on the Gulf Coast: Proposals, birthdays, and family time

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - This Saturday on Perspectives, small businesses are the driving force of a city’s economy. The City of Mobile wants to strengthen, support and grow its small business community. They’ve now partnered with locally based Commonwealth Bank to create a revolving loan program. Thier plan is to build a business legacy in Mobile. We’ll talk with representatives to learn how the dedicated loans will provided new opportunities for small businesses.

Previewing Perspectives with Eric Reynolds: City of Mobile Small Business Program

Escambia County, FL

Cantonment, FL

CANTONMENT, Fla. (WALA) - The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said they are investigating a shooting that took place on Sunday involving a large party. Deputies said they responded to Carver Park at 208 Webb Street after receiving a report about a shooting. A large party with an estimated 2000...

Deputies investigating shooting in Cantonment

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Officials with the Mobile Fire Rescue Department have confirmed one person was killed when a train collided with a car on the tracks near the intersection of Forest Hill Drive and South Pinewood Drive. According to the Mobile Police Department, officers responded to Forest Hill Drive...

One person killed in Saturday morning train accident

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A movie premiered across the nation Friday, and it was filmed right here in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. It’s called “About My Father”- a comedy starring Robert De Niro and Sebastian. Around 100 local businesses and 500 actors in the area got involved.

Robert De Niro movie filmed in Mobile and Baldwin counties premieres Friday

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A pedestrian suffered non-life-threatening severe injuries Thursday night after he was hit by a vehicle while standing in the road, according to the Mobile Police Department. Officers responded to the scene on Sollie Road near Raleigh Boulevard around 9:45 p.m. Thursday. According to police, the vehicle’s...

MPD: Pedestrian hit by vehicle while standing in road

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A 56-year-old Mobile man faces several charges after police said he stole metal from a local business. Officers responded to Shapiro Metals, 2500 Paper Mill Rd., around 4:30 a.m. Friday regarding a suspicious vehicle parked nearby and found a man, later identified as Edward Scott, loading aluminum and steel into his vehicle, according to the Mobile Police Department.

Mobile man accused of stealing metal from local business

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile police are investigating a shooting Thursday in the 1000 block of Forest Dale Drive that left one man wounded. Officers responded to the scene just off Moffett Road around 6:23 p.m. Thursday. According to police, the victim was standing outside his home when a man walked and shot him.

Mobile man shot outside his home, police say

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Happy Friday! Today’s weather is once again picture-perfect for the Gulf Coast. We started this morning in the cool 50s and 60s, but temperatures will warm up well into the mid-80s this afternoon. Some of the hotter spots may reach closer to 90 degrees, but the humidity will remain low. If you are east of I-65 today, you may see an isolated shower, but they will likely be light. This dry pattern will continue through the holiday weekend, with mostly sunny skies!

Picture-perfect weather for the Gulf Coast

Louisiana State

Biloxi, MS

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - A Louisiana man is charged with aggravated DUI causing death after a wreck Saturday morning at the intersection of Hwy 90 and Veterans Ave. in Biloxi. It happened around 5:20 a.m. and involved only one vehicle. A witnesses who drove past the scene told WLOX News a truck with two people inside had crashed into a street light or power pole.

Man charged with DUI for fatal Hwy 90 wreck in Biloxi

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile police took a 15-year-old boy to Strickland Youth Center after shots were fired in the 400 block of Pinehill Drive on Thursday afternoon. Officers arriving on the scene around 4:40 p.m. said the 15-year-old was running toward the back of the house. He was later caught and found to be in possession of a gun that had been reported stolen, according to authorities.

15-year-old boy arrested after shots fired on Pinehill Drive

Bay Minette, AL

BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - The Bay Minette Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who they say has outstanding warrants. Investigators are actively looking for Valerie Eyvonne Killings. According to a Bay Minette PD Facebook post, Killings has active arrest warrants for menacing, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and numerous outstanding driving offenses.

Bay Minette PD asking public’s help finding woman with outstanding warrants

Tennessee State

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - Orange Beach police arrested two people from Tennessee in connection to a stolen vehicle. It happened in the 28000 block of Perdido Beach Boulevard. Police said they found two handguns, one of which was confirmed stolen. Officers also found narcotics in the vehicle, according to authorities.

Orange Beach PD arrests 2 in connection with stolen vehicle

Prichard, AL

PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - A cold-blooded murder in Prichard is caught on camera. Prichard Police are releasing the video in hopes someone will recognize something and come forward. Back on March 11th, 24-year-old Demetris Hunter was gunned down at the Brother’s Quick Pick Gas Station on Meaher Avenue. In...

Surveillance video shows deadly shooting in Prichard, police seeking witnesses

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) -It’s been slow and steady traffic for most of the day which has some drivers avoiding major roadways as long as they can. “it’s backed up now on the interstate,” said Elisha Griffin. “Looks like about 5 or 6 miles.”. Thousands have already...

ALDOT prepares for busiest travel weekend of the year

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Pet of the Week: Sparrow

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - This gorgeous girl is the perfect medium sized, calm cuddle bug for any family. She’s in search of a comfy bed and...

Pet of the Week: Sparrow

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