Alabama appeals court upholds death sentence in killing of Mobile police officer
Montgomery, AL — (NBC 15) — An Alabama appeals court on Friday upheld the capital murder conviction and death sentence of a man who fatally shot a Mobile police officer while trying to avoid arrest. The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Marco Antonio Perez...
MPD: Truck driver in fiery I-10 crash dies from injuries; man who left unattended...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile police said a truck driver who was badly burned after his rig plunged off an Interstate 10 overpass last month has died from his injuries, and another driver has been arrested. The fiery crash happened about 1:30 a.m. on April 15 on westbound I-10 near...
Heavy rain threat looms for Mobile-area drought zone late Friday into Saturday
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — The latest drought monitor released today shows little change compared to last week's update. That means most of the NBC 15 area remains in either severe or extreme drought. While that doesn't sound encouraging, it's important to note that the rainfall we've seen over...
Daphne intersection to close for new roundabout construction Monday 5/4/26-end of August
DAPHNE, Ala. (NBC 15) — A new roundabout is being built in Daphne. The road closure at CR 13 and Milton Jones Rd will begin on Monday 5/4/26. The Milton Jones Rd extension project in Daphne will require a closure of the intersection at County Rd 13 beginning Monday May 4 through the end of August.
Judge reinstates bond of former Mobile police officer charged in fatal wreck
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A judge on Thursday reinstated the bond of a former police officer charged in the death of a man during a traffic wreck in July 2024. Law enforcement officers arrested Roy Lee Adams Jr. on April 17 after he got a speeding ticket in January. Mobile County prosecutors asked Mobile County Circuit Judge Michael Windom to revoke Adams’ bond on the...
Project moves ahead for SS United States, opposition continues environmental fight
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Time is running out for the historic ocean liner SS United States as it sits in Mobile awaiting a final decision on whether it will be sunk and turned into an artificial reef. Okaloosa County officials say the ship has been cleaned to meet federal and...
Prodisee Pantry expanding north in Baldwin County, kicks off fundraising campaign
By this time next year, Prodisee Pantry hopes to have a new permanent structure in the northern part of the county to help food-insecure families.
Mobile man accused of leading officers on 120-mph chase
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A high-speed chase on Dauphin Island Parkway reaching speeds over 120 miles per hour ends in an arrest. Mobile Police say this all started after officers responded to a burglary call at Dauphin Island Parkway and Boykin. When they arrived to the area, officers say they saw 31-year-old Corey Bailey-Walker firing shots.
Historically low black voter turnout in Mobile highlights barriers ahead of primary
Despite making up nearly half of Mobile’s population, Black voter turnout at the polls remains significantly lower than non-Black voters.
Austal USA launches 2nd Navy T-ATS-Future USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12)
Austal USA has successfully launched the company's first ship of the year and second Navy Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ship (T-ATS), future USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12). Named after a Native American who was a plankowner of the Navy SEAL teams and one of the service's most decorated Alaska Native sailors, Soloman Atkinson is one of three T-ATS under construction at...
