Mobile, AL

Alabama State

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

Mobile County, AL

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

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 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

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

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...

Mobile Police investigating woman found dead in fire at condo

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Mobile Police, on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Gulf Dale Drive and Curry Drive in reference to a robbery complaint. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a 16-year-old male victim was walking in the area...

Mobile PD: Three arrested for robbing 16-year-old of phone, wallet, and clothes

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) — 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

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) — According to Mobile Police, on Friday, June 2, 2023, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers responded to a domestic altercation in the 5000 block of Ruger Court involving an assault. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the victim’s girlfriend brandished a gun, fired shots at him, and...

Mobile PD: Woman arrested for shooting at boyfriend, her daughter arrested for cutting him

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) — 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

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City of Mobile facing challenges in hiring and retention of employees

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — During the monthly finance report given at Tuesdays City Council meeting, it was revealed that the City of Mobile has approximately 170...

City of Mobile facing challenges in hiring and retention of employees

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