Mobile, AL

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 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

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Washington County, AL

Mcintosh, AL

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — According to ALEA, a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, has claimed the life of a McIntosh man. Benjie A. Covington, 52, was fatally injured when the 2004 Harley-Davidson motorcycle he was operating left the roadway and struck an embankment.

McIntosh man killed in single-vehicle crash in Washington County

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

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

PRICHARD, Ala. (WPMI) — A pile of garbage has one Prichard resident at odds with the city. That might not sound so unusual, except that the property owner claims it was the city that dropped the pile of household garbage on his property. Myles Craig of Eight mile said...

Prichard resident claims city dumped raw household garbage on his property

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

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A well- known bowling alley in Mobile has shut down. Skyline Lanes on Government Street closed its doors permanently today. Camellia Lanes, the location on Schillinger, remains open.

Well-known Mobile bowling alley has shut down

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

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

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The answer to a common question lately: No, the Canada wildfire smoke is not going to impact us in any substantial way, although we might get small amounts of it, as we did several weeks ago. There is an Air Quality Alert for higher than average ozone levels for Mobile, which does happen several times a year. Here's where you can see the forecast levels. This is a heads up for people with breathing issues to limit the quantity and duration outside exerting themselves.

Thunderstorms may help air quality

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — At Tuesday's city council meeting, Mobile city leaders heard from opponents of Friday's planned pride events in downtown Mobile at the LODA Artwalk. Five people signed up to speak against it. There will be a pride parade and drag show at Cathedral Square. "It's just...

Public opposition to upcoming drag show in Mobile

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Last week Mobile Public Works Executive Director James DeLapp said Mardi Gras balls would not be able to take place in 2025 and 2026 because the Civic Center would be closed due to construction. But on Tuesday, DeLapp said he went back to designers to see if they could reduce the disruption.

Mobile wants to minimize impacts on Mardi Gras due to civic center remodel

Orange Beach, AL

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WPMI) — If you've seen a lot of officers in Orange Beach, don't worry. The 24th annual Safe Schools Student Resource Officer Conference is in town. Hundreds of officers and deputies from across the state are learning about how to make schools safer. Some school resource officers that I spoke with today say one of the greatest dangers our children face today is social media. That's because they said social media is always a concern, even after the school bell rings.

School Resource Officers say one of the biggest dangers kids in school face comes from social media

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile County Public Schools is hosting summer math camps for the first time at its elementary schools to help kids who are falling behind. It's a requirement of the Numeracy Act, which demands schools improve student math performance or face repercussions. At Gilliard Elementary School, Krissy Parsons is teaching a small group of soon to be fifth graders the foundation for multi-digit multiplication, something they had trouble mastering this past school year.

Summer math camps now required at public schools

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — On Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 3 to 6 p.m., Mobile Museum of Art will host their annual Makers Market & Open House featuring live music, food trucks, art activities, and free admission to the Museum. “The MMofA team is so excited for the return...

Makers Market & Open House at Mobile Museum of Art Saturday, June 10, 2023

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

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Traffic accident claims life of pedestrian on Government Street

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Mobile Police, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at approximately 6:10 a.m., a 62-year-old male victim was hit by a vehicle...

Traffic accident claims life of pedestrian on Government Street

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