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Mobile County, AL

Mobile, AL

If you've noticed some discoloration in your water Thursday, MAWSS says it's nothing to be worried about. Folks in the McgGregor-Old Shell road area reported their water looking abnormal. The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System says it may be due to crews working on the lines and stress that...

MAWSS: Water in Mobile safe to drink despite discoloration

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Fairhope, AL

Baldwin County, Ala. (WPMI) — The DEA says fentanyl is the single deadliest drug threat our nation has ever encountered. And our area is not immune to this drug threat. Law enforcement and drug education experts are sounding the same warnings: fentanyl is here and the crisis is getting worse.

Police, health officials plead with parents to stay vigilant at Fairhope fentanyl meeting

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Former stakeholders of the China Super Buffet in Mobile, Alabama, were sentenced for harboring aliens who were illegally employed at their restaurant and subjected to hefty forfeiture orders. Zheng Kong Zheng, 57, of Mobile, was sentenced on the charge of harboring aliens to two years’...

Former owners of China Super Buffet sentenced, forfeit over $1.5M for harboring aliens

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Officials with the city of Mobile say the new ShotSpotter system is working. The system pinpoints the location of gun shots using network sensors and software. "If you look at where we were since we started back through January, we were looking at almost 3,900...

Mobile ShotSpotter update: Increase in calls to 911, decrease in shots detected

Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — A Mobile City Council member is asking the Altapointe Board to conduct a full investigation into alleged cases of negligence. This comes after Scott Jones called for the removal of the Altapointe CEO two weeks ago during a council meeting. That call to step down...

Mobile Councilman calls for full investigation into Altapointe's negligence allegations

Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — Tonight, one local representative wants to make sure parents know what their children are learning inside of our schools. Representative Jerry Carl says under a proposed bill, parents will get a say in what books their children are reading, and what curriculum is being taught. Parents I spoke with say they're all for it because they say their voices deserve to be heard.

Alabama Rep. Jerry Carl pushing for 'Parents Bill of Rights'

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Mobile Police, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at approximately 4:30 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of Central Drive, regarding a reported carjacking. Upon arrival, the officers discovered that the victim had given a ride to an unknown male subject. Once they...

Mobile Police investigating carjacking on Central Dr.

Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — A recent Federal court ruling out of Montgomery has impacted the City of Mobile’s panhandling ordinance. A federal judge determined that the State statute prohibiting panhandling was unconstitutional as a violation of free speech in a case brought by homeless residents of Montgomery. That...

Mobile's panhandling ordinance no longer in effect

Spanish Fort, AL

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — The reenactment of the Battle of Fort Blakeley is scheduled for Saturday, April 1. The largest event of its type in our area, this historical commemoration will feature hundreds of skilled reenactors authentically reenacting the largest charge to take place in Alabama during the Civil War. Throughout the day prior to the battle there will be demonstrations of small arms and artillery firing.

Reenactment of the Battle of Fort Blakeley scheduled for April 1

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A Mobile man was sentenced to 209 months in prison for committing several robberies, being a felon in possession of a gun, and brandishing a gun during crimes of violence. According to court documents, Lindell Vantel Dortch, 41, committed a series of four armed robberies...

Mobile man sentenced to over 17 years in prison for string of armed robberies

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A jury found Jonathan Nakhla guilty on a reckless murder charge Tuesday. Nakhla was a Neurosurgeon in Mobile. According to prosecutors, Nakhla was driving 138 mph in a 45 mph zone in a 2020 crash that killed a University of South Alabama student. 24-year-old Samantha...

Mobile doctor found guilty of reckless murder in 2020 crash that killed USA student

Foley, AL

FOLEY, Ala. (WPMI) — A new Foley library, twice the size of the current structure will not only be a place to check out books, but a community center and learning facility, city leaders said. The library will be built on city property south of the Foley Post Office,...

Foley making plans for new library twice the size of the current facility

Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — A former Mobile Police Officer has been arrested and charged with domestic violence. According to the Mobile Police Department, former police officer Jacob Matthews resigned from the Mobile Police Department while under a criminal and administrative investigation. Matthews submitted his resignation on March 22, 2023,...

Former Mobile Police Officer arrested for domestic violence

Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — The Blue Bell Bombers, a local running team, will be taking part in Saturday's Azalea Trail Run. But they'll be missing one of their key members Victor Birch. The 61-year-old was killed last September in a hit-and-run crash. "It was at the Industrial Canal bridge,...

Local running group to honor slain member during Azalea Trail Run

Baldwin County, AL

BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WPMI) — 25-year old-Trinell Brown was lead into the Baldwin County Courthouse where prosecutors were prepared to argue against allowing him to be released on bond. And once inside, they made their argument clear. Brown, they say, is a dangerous man. "Someone who is capable of...

Spanish Fort man, accused of killing parents in front of his 4 year old, denied bond

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Mobile Co. Sheriff's Office was involved in a standoff on Houston St. in Mobile Wednesday afternoon. MCSO received a tip about a suspect with an attempted murder warrant at a home on 1105 Houston Street. MCSO Deputies went to the home and heard movement...

Mobile Co. Sheriff's Office searches for attempted murder suspect after standoff

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A founder of a business that has become synonymous with Mobile Mardi Gras has died. Ann Toomey, along with her husband jack, founded Toomey's Mardi Gras out of the back of their home in the 1970's. This is video from 2000, when Ann shared with...

Mobile Mardi Gras pioneer Ann Toomey has passed away

Saraland, AL

The Pledge of Allegiance 3/22/23 Ms Little's Kindergarten class at Saraland Early Ed. - Sponsored by Eastern Shore Toyota.

The Pledge of Allegiance 3/22/23 Ms. Little's Kindergarten class at Saraland Early Ed.

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\"Copycat\" edibles make it tough to differentiate between everyday snacks and THC products

Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — A third Mary G Montgomery student faces charges connected to the THC laced candy Semmes Police discovered inside of the school. Police...

"Copycat" edibles make it tough to differentiate between everyday snacks and THC products

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