Person shot in Mobile, updates to follow
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officials said a person was shot on Wednesday morning. According to officials, the shooting occurred in the 2700 block of Thompson Drive South. The victim has been taken to a local hospital for treatment. This story is developing. News 5 will update this article as more...
Ask McGehee: What happened to the auditorium atop the Battle House?
When the current Battle House Hotel was completed in November of 1908, newspaper accounts described a “Magnificent Convention Hall, as big as a small theater, seating 800” on the seventh and eighth floors. The hotel also claimed that “it is so ventilated that the temperature there in the middle of summer is not over...
Stolen rental van leads to local woman’s arrest, Mobile police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A local woman was arrested after she was seen driving a rental vehicle that had been reported stolen, according to the Mobile Police Department. Officers were in the area of Government Street at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday when they spotted a 2024 Ford Transit U-Haul van that had been...
Mobile Police: Missing endangered man located
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — UPDATE:. The Mobile Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Demarco Huff. Mr. Huff is a 70-year-old Black maleand may be living with a condition that may impair his judgement. He was last seen on September 9, 2025, at approximately 3:30 pm wearing blue jean overalls...
Man indicted in connection to traffic accident that killed 2 teens in Foley
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - A man has been indicted in connection to an April crash in Foley that killed two teens, according to police. Foley PD said Christopher Sanchez Mendoza, 21, was indicted for criminal negligent homicide as the suspect in an April 13 traffic accident on County Road 65 and Airport Road.
Transit changes in Mobile put on hold
‘Intimidating’ picture of fraud defendant texted to victim, Mobile County prosecutors say. Prodisee Pantry announces major expansion into north Baldwin County.
Downtown Mobile’s councilman raises questions about mayor’s vacant property plan
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The councilman who represents downtown expressed concern Tuesday about the details of Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s proposed crackdown on vacant commercial properties. Stimpson rolled out the proposal Friday, which would require owners of vacant commercial buildings inside the Henry Aaron Loop to...
Mobile teacher accused of giving child alcohol bound to grand jury
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile County Public School System teacher accused of giving alcohol to a four-year-old was in court on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Tracy Walker, 56, is charged with aggravated child abuse. “It was shocking and kind of overwhelming,” the victim’s father, Albert Singleton, said. “And exasperating.” On...
FOX10 to host Mobile mayoral debate on Sept. 15
The $30 million redevelopment project kicked off with its goal to modernize and restore the city docks that have fallen into disrepair. 60-year-old woman getaway driver in robbery, according to MPD. Updated: 1 hour ago. |. Mobile police say 60-year-old Priscilla Ezell was arrested after she drove a man away...
Mobile thrift store faces recurring donation theft issue
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Penelope’s Closet is dealing with a recurring issue: people rummaging through donated items left outside after business hours. “Average 10 people a night,” Karen Robinson, store manager, said. “They just get out and help themselves. It’s a vicious cycle,” she continued. Most recently, the camera...