MAWSS hit with lawsuit as man says criminal charges were a “retribution” campaign
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — A Mobile County man has filed a civil lawsuit against the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System and its director, Bud McCrory, alleging they wrongfully targeted him with criminal charges over access to Big Creek Lake. According to the complaint, filed June 3 in Mobile County Circuit Court, Raymond
Man arrested after shots fired, chase in Prichard
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 26-year-old man after reports of shots fired from a vehicle on Eugene Avenue this afternoon. After receiving a description, a deputy spotted the suspect vehicle and tried to pull it over, but the driver took off, leading to a short chase, authorities s
Atlanta lawyer describes ‘traumatic’ arrest by Prichard cop accused of framing him
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Atlanta lawyer Terry Bailey came to Alabama last year for what he thought was a business meeting about a client’s potential nightclub investment. He ended up in Mobile County Metro Jail. Federal prosecutors allege Prichard police Officer Emanuel Naman Dotch II carried out the setup...
Mobile police investigating robbery at gas station
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from June 16, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are investigating a robbery at a local gas station. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the Energize gas station on Springhill Avenue around noon on June 16 for a report of […]
As deputies begin patrolling Prichard, sheriff decries ‘deplorable’ evidence room
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Yellow crime tape remained around the Prichard Police Department Wednesday, one day after federal agents descended on the headquarters. It will stay there awhile. Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch said deputies are methodically organizing and cataloguing items in the department’s evidence room in
Washington County man dies in crash near Mobile
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A single-vehicle crash in Mobile County Tuesday morning killed a 72-year-old Washington County man. Kenneth K. Jackson of Vinegar Bend, Alabama, was driving a GMC Sierra pickup when the truck left the road and hit a tree and a ditch, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Troopers
DEA-led raids span Baldwin County and Escambia counties in Alabama and Florida
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Local, state and federal investigators were serving warrants Wednesday morning and conducting raids on homes in Brewton, Atmore and Cantonment. The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The FBI lent a hand, but says its involvement was just to offer specialized ass
Toys “R” Us makes return to Alabama
FOLEY, Ala. (WAKA) – An iconic toy store has made its way back to Alabama. Tanger Outlets in Foley announced on social media Tuesday that the location is now open in the shopping destination. The popular children’s toy store is located between the Old Navy Outlet and Torrid.
Mobile updates trash schedule for Juneteenth
Video above: The history of Juneteenth MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile announced that it will not collect household trash or curbside garbage in observance of Juneteenth. Collection will not take place on June 19, but will instead be picked up on Saturday, June 20. Mobile’s recycling centers will also be close
Magnolia Walk Development Brings Four Requests Before Foley Planning Commission
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – It’s a big piece of property. At one of the busiest intersections in South Baldwin County. And it’ll be a big topic of conversation at the next meeting of the Foley Planning Commission as developers move forward with plans for the parcel, which include four requests.

















