A Father And Son Make History…With Oysters?
A father-son duo in Alabama just made history. Jimmy Rush, who recently turned 80, walked into Wintzell’s Oyster House in Mobile with his 99-year-old father to finally redeem a legendary offer that’s hanging on a sign in the restaurant: “Free oysters to any man 80 years old accompanied by his father.”
Baldwin County sheriff’s deputy resigns amid internal affairs investigation tied to anti-trafficking sting
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was under an internal affairs investigation has resigned, Sheriff Anthony Lowery told FOX10 News. The deputy stepped down Thursday. Lowery said the deputy had been on administrative leave with pay since the investigation began. Lowery did not...
Mobile County jury awards $50 million in wrongful-death malpractice case
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A jury Thursday awarded $50 million in a wrongful-death medical malpractice case. The 13-day trial in front of Mobile County Circuit Judge Ben Brooks revolved around a man who died following a heart catheterization in December 2020. Dan Haas went to the hospital with chest pain after a hunting...
Search for missing Choc family ends in Baldwin County woods, officials say: 3 bodies...
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the FBI spokesperson’s name. We regret the error. SUMMERDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — Three bodies were found in Baldwin County in a wooded area investigators had been to before, off County Road 38 east of the Beach Express. It is where authorities believe the search for...
Theodore man charged with manslaughter in fentanyl overdose death
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Theodore man was arrested and charged with manslaughter after he allegedly provided fentanyl to a man who later died of an overdose, according to court documents. Court records show Luke Ball was arrested by the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, March 10 in connection...
Mobile County sheriff rolls out free therapy program for deputies involved in traumatic encounters
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch rolled out a new therapy program for deputies in his Major Crimes Unit, aimed at helping those who regularly see traumatic cases cope with stress that can linger long after a shift ends. The free counseling is available to every deputy,...
Judge denies request to reinstate bond for Mobile man charged in I-65 gunbattle
A man charged with participating in a gunbattle while riding along Interstate 65 will remain locked up until trial, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Alabama Dog Roams For Months With A Container Jammed On His Head Until Help...
In Mobile, Alabama, a Cane Corso later given the name Bear spent nearly a year wandering around with a large plastic container stuck over his head. People in the area reported seeing him for months, but every time someone tried to get close enough to help, Bear ran. Because of...
Bodycam video released in Jawan Dallas death
We're getting our first look at body camera footage showing Mobile police officers involved in a struggle that ended with the death of Jawan Dallas.
Grand Bay couple convicted of embezzling $120,000 from disabled veteran
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A federal jury on Wednesday found a Grand Bay couple guilty of embezzling funds they were overseeing on behalf of a disabled veteran. William Jonas Vinson and Deanne Naman Vinson face up to 10 years in prison for theft of government money and misappropriation of fiduciaries.

















