2025 Gulf Coast Challenge set to deliver ultimate HBCU experience in Mobile October 2
MOBILE,Ala (WPMI) — Jackson State vs. Alabama A&M - A Rivalry Reignited. The city of Mobile is gearing up for three days of culture and competition as the 2025 Gulf Coast Challenge, powered by the Mobile Sports Authority, kicks off Thursday, October 2, through Saturday, October 4. This high-energy tradition has...
‘Senseless act of violence’: 2-year-old child shot in face on St. Stephens Road
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - A 2-year-old child was taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the face overnight following a shooting on St. Stephens Road, according to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office. The MCSO was informed by the Prichard Police Department about the shooting at Stephen...
1 flown to hospital after boat crash at Dauphin Island airport, US Coast Guard...
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA) - The US Coast Guard Office in Mobile has confirmed a boat collision occurred last night that resulted in one person being flown to the hospital. Two helicopters from the Aviation Training Center in Mobile were conducting training, when they saw a boat go straight for the runway and hit...
Bay Minette PD: Felon arrested on drug and firearm charges
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to bay Minette Police, on June 3, 2025, a Bay Minette Police Officer conducting routine patrol observed a vehicle stationary on D’Olive Street with the driver asleep behind the wheel. The vehicle was still running and in drive. The officer made contact...
Mobile man arrested after shooting on Halls Mill Road
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man has been arrested in connection with a Monday afternoon shooting on Halls Mill Road. According to a Mobile Police Department news release, officers were called to the 1900 block of Halls Mill Road Monday at about 3:30 p.m. in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they...
Alabama man faces child exploitation charges in Jeanerette
Austin English, 23, of Chickasaw, Alabama, was arrested and charged with child exploitation charges following an investigation by the Chitimacha Tribal Police Department.
Bay Minette woman arrested in connection to deadly shooting at house party, shooter remains...
Bay Minette, Ala. (WALA) - Bay Minette Police have arrested a woman for her alleged involvement with a deadly house party. Martina Johnson, 35, is charged with illegal house party and obstructing governmental operations. On May 25, Bay Minette police responded to a home on Old Daphne Road after shots...
Look inside the ‘largest and most exquisite’ mansion in this south Alabama city
A mansion is up for sale in south Alabama and photos demonstrate that whoever purchases the home will be living in style. According to listing agent Jeff Jones, the mansion is located in Saraland, Alabama and is listed at $1.59 million. Deemed the “largest and most exquisite estate” in Saraland,...
Prichard police officer arrested in Florida resigned from Mobile PD under administrative investigation
UPDATE (11:50 a.m.): Mobile Police Department officials have released information regarding Prichard Police Department Officer David Cunningham’s previous employment. According to MPD, Cunningham resigned from his position on the force in February 2025 while under administrative investigation. Cunningham was arrested...
Serious crash at Grelot and Schillinger intersection
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — One person is in serious condition after a Tuesday afternoon crash at the Grelot and Schillinger Road intersection. According to Mobile Police Department officials, the crash happened between a truck and a sedan. The crash happened around 1:45 p.m. Two people were taken to a local hospital. The...