Mobile, AL

Alabama State

Escambia County, FL

Foley, AL

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, 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

Washington State

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) — 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

Gulf Shores, AL

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) — 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

Fairhope, AL

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WPMI) — St. Michael Catholic School in Fairhope broke ground on new football and soccer fields Wednesday. St. Michael has purchased adjacent land bordering the north and west side of the school's property (see below). The property is 39 acres, nearly doubling the size of St. Michael's existing 40 acres. It gives the school extraordinary flexibility in the creation of its athletic facilities and fields, and provides room for a master plan to include additional parking, a chapel, a fine arts building and more classrooms, if needed.

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

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

Prichard, AL

PRICHARD, Ala. (WPMI) — According to paperwork filed by Synovus Bank, The Prichard Water board now owes more than $800,000 in back monthly payments on its 2019 $55 million bond issue. The filing, posted on June 1st , outlines that the Board still owns $31,885 for February 2023, as...

Prichard Water default amount approaches $1 million

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

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) — 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...

Injury at residential fire at Selman Ave. in Toulminville

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