Mobile, AL

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - MPD said they have made an arrest in the murder of Rodrick Woods II on Center Street. Corey Moorer, 28, has been identified as the subject and is charged with murder, shooting into an occupied dwelling and shooting into an unoccupied vehicle, according to authorities. Police...

Police make arrest in Center Street murder

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Thursday evening shooting on Partridge Street that claimed one woman’s life also wounded a teenage boy, according to the Mobile Police Department said. MPD on Friday released additional details on the shooting in the 1000 block of Partridge Street. Officers responded to a report...

MPD: 14-year-old boy grazed in Partridge Street shooting that claimed woman’s life

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A man wanted for nearly five years is in Metro Jail tonight -- accused of not only running from police last night but pointing a gun at a Mobile Police officer before being taken into custody. 45-year-old Daven Tremell Jones is now facing an attempted murder...

Man arrested after chase and allegedly pointing gun at MPD officer

Alabama State

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Two man accused of wounding five people during a shooting at Ladd-Peebles Stadium two years ago is asking a judge to treat them as “youthful offenders.”. Hezekiah Kaniel Belfon and co-defendant Jai Montrell Scott Jr. were 19 years old at the time of the shooting...

Accused Ladd-Peebles stadium shooters ask to be treated as ‘youthful offenders’

Chickasaw, AL

CHICKASAW, Ala. (WALA) - Chickasaw PD said they are looking for a man who allegedly hit a victim with his vehicle and fled the scene. Police said the incident happened Tuesday, Mar. 28 at 12:39 a.m. at 799 Iroquois Street. Douglas Pratt, 31, ran over the victim and then fled...

Chickasaw PD looking for suspect accused of assault

Foley, AL

UPDATE: Foley PD released new information on the vehicle pursuit with a juvenile driver from Wednesday night. Police confirmed that the chase began on Foley Beach express when an officer said he observed the red Dodge Ram speeding southbound. The officer was able to catch up to the vehicle after...

UPDATE: New details on the juvenile driver that led Foley PD on chase

Hawaii State

Pensacola, FL

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) -It’s a homecoming 73 years in the making. Army Private First-Class Ithiel Whatley’s remains were finally brought back to his hometown of Pensacola. “We are very grateful to have him home and very thankful that the government is still looking for our soldiers and bringing them home,” said his great niece, Jennifer Dukes.

Korean War veteran’s remains returned home to Pensacola after 73 years.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Southwest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce held its annual first responder appreciation lunch Thursday. Police, EMT’s, and firefighters were able to get lunch and a goodie bag all without leaving their cars at the Tillman’s Corner Community Center. “I’m so excited. We’ve worked...

Annual first responder appreciation lunch held Thursday in Tillman’s Corner

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A man with 18 outstanding warrants was arrested and charged Thursday night for attempted murder and possession, according to MPD. Police said they attempted to conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at 9:00 p.m. near McRae Drive and Fairway Drive, but the driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued.

Man with 18 outstanding warrants charged with attempted murder and possession

Illinois State

Baldwin County, AL

Fort Morgan, CO

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - Baldwin County deputies are looking for three people they believe are involved in damaging several properties on Fort Morgan. At least 15 homes and vehicles were damaged overnight Wednesday, March 29, 2023 and investigators now have surveillance video they hope can help identify the vandals.

Vandals strike multiple cars and homes on Fort Morgan

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Men United against Violence encourages all men to form a unified attempt to curtail violence in the City of Mobile by being visible role models and through educational interactions with youth throughout the City of Mobile, offering youth alternatives to materialism and violence. Contact John C. Young at 251-513-4179 for more information.

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FORT MORGAN, Ala. (WALA) - The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding those responsible for a spate of property damage incidents in the Fort Morgan community. Deputies on Wednesday responded to a number of reports of damaged property, the BCSO said. Deputies arriving...

BCSO seeks public’s help in identifying suspects in Fort Morgan vandalism

Bay Minette, AL

BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and Bay Minette Fire Department are hosting a boating safety course on April 13 and 14 at the Bay Minette Fire Department. The course will meet from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. both nights and there is no charge to...

ALEA and Bay Minette Fire Department hosting boater safety course in April

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Understanding mental health issues on a call has become a big priority for law enforcement agencies in our area. To help, the Mobile Police Department uses these virtual reality headsets to put officers through different training exercises like dealing with people who have developmental disorders like autism or those who may suffer from mental health issues like schizophrenia.

Law enforcement agencies use virtual reality technology for mental health response training

South Carolina State

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - In downtown Mobile, hundreds attended the 13th annual South Sounds Music Fest, highlighting musicians from across the southeast. From rock to hip hop, country, and more, there’s something to suit any music lover’s fancy. The three-day festival kicks off Friday and goes through Sunday night.

South Sounds Music Fest rocks downtown Mobile

Grand Bay, AL

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - On Tuesday, the vote passed to increase the yearly fire fee in Grand Bay. 201 voted in favor of the increase, while 100 voted against it. Grand Bay Fire-Rescue says the extra funds will be used to update their worn-out fire equipment. “The biggest topic was...

Vote passes to increase yearly fire fees in Grand Bay

Daphne, AL

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Patients in Baldwin County now have more options for cancer care closer to home. Infirmary Health cut the ribbon on its new Cancer Care Oncology Center in Malbis. The expansion marks their 5th center -- serving patients in Baldwin, Mobile, and Saraland. FOX 10 News got...

Infirmary Health opens new Cancer Care Oncology Infusion Center in Malbis

Georgia State

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A federal judge on Friday sentenced a former Daphne doctor to four years for willfully failing to pay restitution from a previous health care fraud conviction. Chief U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Beaverstock handed down a two-year sentence to Rassan Tarabein for bank fraud, criminal default and...

Former Daphne doctor gets four years for failure to pay restitution in health care fraud case

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A federal grand jury has indicted Austal USA’s former president, a current employee and a former executive, accusing them of cooking the books to make company’s signature littoral combat ship program appear more profitable. The Securities and Exchange Commission simultaneously filed a federal lawsuit...

2 former Austal executives and 1 current charged with fraud

Information provided by Covenant Academy of Mobile:. Covenant Academy of Mobile is Mobile’s first K-12 charter school opening in August 2023. We are excited to welcome students in grades K-5th for this upcoming school year. We will add a grade level each year after opening until 12th grade is fully established. We are located at 4568 Halls Mill Rd. in Mobile.

Covenant Academy of Mobile accepting applications

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MPD officers surprise local 4-year-old on his birthday

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - One local boy got the surprise of a lifetime when some Mobile Police officers showed up to his birthday party to wish...

MPD officers surprise local 4-year-old on his birthday

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