Mobile man accused in multiple business thefts, according to police
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers have arrested a man in connection with multiple thefts from local businesses. According to an MPD news release, 44-year-old Victor Tarrance was arrested on Sept. 8. The release said officers were called to the Dollar General in the 5700 block of Three Notch Road...
Foley intersection sees upgrades after deadly scooter crash, driver arrested
Five months after a deadly scooter crash that killed two cousins in Foley, the driver of the truck that hit them has been arrested and now faces criminally negligent homicide charges. That crash sparked a safety overhaul of the intersection of Airport Road and County Road 65.
Protestors fish in Big Creek Lake ‘on purpose’ after recreational ban
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Some local fishermen could face fines or jail time for fishing in a lake closed for recreation. They said they did it on purpose, as a form of protest. Big Creek Lake has been off limits to recreational boating and fishing since February, but that didn’t stop several protestors from hitting […]
Daphne man sentenced for drug trafficking, possession
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Daphne man has been sentenced on charges related to drug trafficking and possession. According to a release from the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Alabama, Robert Keith Corte, Jr., 35, has been sentenced to 90 months in prison for a methamphetamine-trafficking...
Deadly ‘Kissing Bug Disease’ on the rise
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: Health experts are sounding the alarm about a deadly disease on the rise. It’s called “Kissing Bug Disease.” We are taking a look at what it is, how it spreads, why it’s dangerous and what you can do to prevent it.
Two Mobile County cars stolen, found burned
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Police are investigating after two cars were stolen from separate locations over the weekend and later found burned. Britney Beech told News 5 that she had just finished fixing up her Kia a few weeks ago, but when she woke up Sunday morning, all that work went to waste. “I […]
Mobile police charge man with fraudulent card use
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A man is accused of fraudulent card use at multiple businesses in the Mobile area. According to a release from the Mobile Police Department, officers responded to a Hardee’s, located at 565 Government Street, regarding fraudulent card use on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. When officers arrived, they...
It’s a girl! Family prepares to welcome daughter after 108-year-long streak of boys
Morris Day to headline MoonPie Over Mobile New Year's Eve celebration. Morris Day and the Time will headline the next MoonPie Over Mobile New Year's Eve celebration in downtown Mobile. Girl Scouts announce new cookie. Updated: 1 hour ago. |. When Girl Scout cookie sales start, there will be a...
Thief cuts into store safe, takes cash, Mobile police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Authorities are trying to find a person who got away with cash after breaking into a store and cutting into a safe, Mobile police reported on Monday. The incident happened early Saturday morning at a Family Dollar. Officers responded to the store at 653 Stanton Road around 4:30 a.m. regarding a...
Mobile Co. Sheriff’s Office: Woman found dead in roadway identified, man arrested
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Bayou La Batre Police Department was called to the address 8661 Rollie Tillman Road by a female caller (possibly the victim). The call was dispatched as 'disorderly conduct'. Bayou La Batre Police arrived at the address above and interviewed...