Melton Fire Station reopens its doors after asbestos closure

LOXLEY, Ala. (WPMI) — A ribbon cutting of a new grocery store is an exciting moment for any small city the size of Loxley. But this ribbon cutting is all that and a bag of chips... A bag of Aldi chips, to be exact. "We are the newest city...

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The City of Mobile released today a comprehensive Five-Year Plan for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) that will guide public infrastructure improvements through 2027. This latest Five-Year CIP Plan outlines in detail more than $200 million dollars in planned projects scheduled to take place between 2023...

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Topgolf announced Thursday that construction efforts are underway in Mobile, Alabama, to bring its family-friendly technology-enabled experience to the city. The venue, which will be located near the intersection of I-65 and Government Boulevard in the McGowan Park Shopping Center, will be the third to...

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Mobile Police, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers responded to 2400 Gordon Smith Driver in reference to a male subject inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the incident occurred near the Broad...

Loxley, Ala. (WPMI) — A ribbon cutting of a new grocery store is an exciting moment for any small city the size of Loxley. But this ribbon cutting was all that and a bag of chips; a bag of Aldi chips, to be exact. "We are the newest city...

Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — According to the Mobile Police Department, a suspect in California was arrested Monday for the 2016 murder of a Mobile man. Christopher R. Hodoh, 39, was arrested in Beaumont, California, on January 30, 2023, for the murder of Darius Mose, 21. The murder occurred on...

Baldwin County, Ala. (WPMI) — At the January 19th Baldwin County Public Schools Board of Education meeting, members approved Superintendent Eddie Tyler's recommendation to purchase 106 acres in Daphne for $3.1 million. The land is located on the northwest corner of Corte Road and 181. It's an area that's...

SEMMES, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Semmes Police, a 15-year-old and 17-year-old have been arrested in connection with the laced candy incident at MGM on January 24, 2023. The 15-year-old has been charged with Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance and the 17-year-old has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Fairhope, Ala. (WPMI) — There is concern in Fairhope that some of the city’s historic buildings are facing demolition. In some cases, it may be necessary, but some historic preservationists want to make sure the character of replacement buildings is up to Fairhope standards. The Old Fairhope Chocolate...

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — MCPSS say that a threat on social media against Theodore High School was made Wednesday night. The person making the post was quickly identified and the situation was handled according to the Student Code of Contact. The case was solved and there is no imminent...

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WPMI) — Orange Beach Police Investigators are seeking to identify the subject pictured. He was involved in several recent burglaries/thefts, which took place at a local business. If you have any information about this subject, please contact Investigator Bordelon at (251) 981-0116.

BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (WPMI) — Three boaters are safe in Bayou La Batre this morning, after being rescued by the US Coast Guard. The drama began 11 miles southeast of Pascagoula in the Gulf of Mexico.. Just after 8 Monday morning, rescue crews went into action after receiving...

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WPMI) — An autopsy performed on a cat found dead on Dauphin Island last month confirms the cat was shot. It is at least the third cat killed that way, and island police are determined to get to the bottom of it. A hefty reward is...

Gulf Shores, Ala. (WPMI) — Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman was part of a group last week reviewing candidates applying for jobs with the Gulf Shores Police Department. Freeman, known for his roles in Shawshank Redemption, Driving Miss Daisy and million-dollar baby, owns property in gulf shores. The...

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — On February 1, 2023, the Mobile Museum of Art (MMofA) received a grant from the Caring Foundation of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama to offer free general admission to all residents every Thursday from March 1, 2023, through May 31, 2023. For the past...

Mount Vernon, Ala. (WPMI) — According to the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, a Mount Vernon man was shot and killed Friday night. Deputies responded to reports of one shot at a home on St Stephens Road at approximately 9:30pm. James Pendleton was found shot and pronounced dead at the...

Daphne, Ala. (WPMI) — The mayor of Daphne is officially cancer free. Robin LeJeune made the announcement on the city's Facebook page Wednesday afternoon. We first told you back in September doctors diagnosed the mayor with stage three colon cancer. LeJeune says Wednesday he completed his treatment and got...

Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — Today a jury in Mobile found Robert Abrams not guilty in the shooting death of Manchella Allen in 2021. On Saturday, February 27, 2021 around 1:30 a.m., police responded to Cookies N Cream Adult Club on Theodore Dawes Road, in reference to a homicide. The...

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Tonight, many African Americans feel unsafe and distrustful of law enforcement, after the brutal killing of Tyre Nichols. But there are those working to bridge that gap. I spoke with Robert Clopton, the President of the Mobile County NAACP. He told me, for African Americans, there's always some underlying fear when it comes to police, the fear that they could be next.

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The History Museum of Mobile has announced that its annual African American Music Festival will be held on February 2 and 3, 2023. Mobile County students will be treated to musical performances by artists who specialize in three genres of music developed by African Americans: