Baldwin County city planning new civic enter, aquatic center and senior center
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich has outlined progress on upcoming projects in his State of the City address. Here is a news release from the city of Foley. FOLEY – Plans for new facilities and infrastructure in the next year are moving forward as Foley continues to meet the needs of the community.
This Coastal City In Alabama Is So Affordable, You Can Live On Social Security...
Imagine a place where your monthly Social Security check isn’t just survival money but actually funds a life worth living. No, this isn’t a fantasy from 1972 – it’s present-day Mobile, Alabama. While coastal cities typically drain retirement accounts faster than a leaky rowboat, Mobile stands...
Albany State athletics director remembers student killed in wrong-way crash
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Albany State University Director of Athletics Dr. Kristene Kelly has released a statement remembering Amaya Williams, who was one of three people killed in a wrong-way head-on collision crash in Baldwin County, Alabama. The statement reads in part: “Amaya Williams immediately stood out because...
Alabama police: Male robbed at gunpoint while walking on sidewalk
Police are investigating after a person was robbed at gunpoint in Mobile.
Driftwood Housing announces shelter opening for displaced men and women
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Driftwood Housing posted on its Facebook page information about shelters for displaced families, couples, women, and men. (12/27/25) Shelters for displaced families, couples, women, and men are opening Monday night through Wednesday during the cold front next week. Public and private...
Cold Weather Shelter opening in Mobile County Monday, asking for donations
THEODORE, Ala. (WALA) - Theodore Church of God posts on its Facebook page that it is providing another Cold Weather Shelter starting Monday, December 29th, and is asking for donations. Here is the post:. We will be providing another Cold Weather Shelter starting this Monday December 29th. Below is a...
Man accused of homicide in Chickasaw denied bond
Video above: Crime statistics for 2024 showed more than 5 million property offenses in the United States each year. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A man arrested in connection with the shooting death of another man in Chickasaw has been denied bond. Boris Steele, 50, of Chickasaw, was arrested at about 9:32 p.m. on Christmas...
Prichard Mayor to announce 100 Day Plan, outlining priorities
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis, in her Weekly Newsletter from Mayor Carletta Davis, says she plans to rollout a 100-Day Plan, scheduled for January 19th. Here is a portion of the Newsletter e-mailed December 27th:. During this week’s City Council meeting, I shared several important updates and...
“The Happy Bug” by Elizabeth Sharp
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Happy Bug is a heartfelt children’s book inspired by a real-life VW Bug and the legacy of Chase Sharp, written by local author and widow Elizabeth Sharp. After losing her husband in a tragic car accident when their daughter was just nine weeks old...
Snapchat recap 2025: Your year in a Snap
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It’s that time of year again when we all look back at some of the biggest cultural moments and reflect on what made 2025 unique. Lee Peck spoke with the Senior Director of Product at Snapchat to talk more about the digital communication trends that defined the way that friends stay connected.

















