Foley To Resume Sign Regulation Enforcement
As the City of Foley has grown, so too has the amount of business signage. In attempts to gain more publicity some locations have used non-conforming signs or even multiple signs signs on a property, which could be against the City of Foley codes. The clutter of the signs can affect the appearance of a town.
Ask McGehee: What’s the History of the Mid-century Modern Building Housing Mobile’s Police Headquarters?
In 1957, a four-acre site on “the western outskirts of Mobile” was purchased from the Government Street Presbyterian Church by Palmer and Baker, an engineering firm that had been responsible for the construction of the Bankhead Tunnel some 20 years earlier. The property had once been considered for a westward move by...
Baldwin Co. reports Electronic Solicitation of a Child arrest via undercover investigation
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (NBC 15) — According to BCSO, on January 8, 2026, the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, in coordination with the Etowah County Sheriff's Office and Etowah County District Attorney's Office, served an arrest warrant and an Etowah County search warrant at a residence located at Maple Drive in Boaz,...
Pet of the Week: Long-haired Chihuahua named Spicy
Our Pet of the Week is a six-year-old long-haired Chihuahua named Spicy.
West Indies Salad: the story behind the Gulf Coast staple
While I have plenty of family from The Gulf Coast who I’ve enjoyed a basket of crab claws with, I’m hesitant to admit that I never tried West Indies Salad […]
Mobile plans tougher animal control laws amid growing community concerns
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Citizens have been pleading with Mobile city leaders to do more to address animal abuse and roaming dogs. During Tuesday's city council meeting Cynthia Long spoke about a case on Louise Drive. She's the third speaker in recent weeks to speak at their public meetings about animal control issues.
‘Unlawful entry & police misconduct:’ Attorneys for Semmes business owner shot 5 times by...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The attorneys of Johnny Bowman Jr., owner of Bowman’s Auto Air, who was shot five times by police inside his own business, are now speaking out. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office has finished its investigation, and the DA’s office is now handling this. A grand jury will now decide if any...
Mobile woman arrested after threatening to shoot store employee, police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A 27-year-old Mobile woman was arrested and booked into Mobile County Metro Jail Tuesday after she allegedly left a store with unpaid merchandise and then threatened to shoot an employee while in the store parking lot, according to police. Apryl McLeod is charged with first-degree robbery,...
Mobile County man arrested after allegedly stabbing dog to death
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 13, 2026 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a man after he allegedly stabbed a family dog to death. According to MCSO officials, 22-year-old Frank Conley stabbed the dog, “Bell,” in the abdomen, puncturing her lungs...
19-year-old accused of firing gun near Murphy High School
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Breaking now, a 19-year-old is in Metro Jail charged with firing a gun in city limits. According to court records, Tyrese Moore is charged with shooting a gun on Friday, near 100 South Carlen St which is Murphy High School’s address. We’ve asked Mobile Police...
