Husband Misuses Wife’s Care Funds for Gambling at Casinos
A police officer in Alabama, Jackie Tucker, became incapacitated after being shot while on duty. Her husband, Sgt. Aaron Tucker of the Prichard Police Department, was entrusted as the conservator of her finances. However, investigations revealed that he misappropriated substantial funds intended for her care. Misuse of
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal S. Wilson Ave. shooting in Prichard
PRICHARD, Ala. (NBC 15) — The Mobile County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, July 19, 2026, in the area of 405 South Wilson Avenue in Prichard. At approximately 3:45 a.m., Mobile County Sheriff deputies responded to reports of...
Dozens of teens behind bars at Metro Jail, local leader says parents are key...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - At least 30 people ages 19 and younger are currently behind bars at Metro Jail in Mobile County, according to the Mobile County Jail log. At least 20 face violent crime charges, including murder, robbery, assault, and domestic violence. At least five are charged with murder.
Riviera Utilities reporting outages Sunday afternoon due to passing storms
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - Riviera Utilities posted on its Facebook page some electric customers are experiencing an interruption in service because of passing storms. The picture of the map is from about 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The utility says it has crews responding to restore power as quickly and safely...
Baldwin County officials new traffic signal at busy intersection
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - The Baldwin County Commission this week announced the installation of a new traffic signal at a busy intersection. Baldwin County Commission Announces Update for Traffic Signal at SR 104 and St. Michaels Way. The Baldwin County Commission, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Tran
Area planning commission set to hear update this week on Mobile Bridge
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Policy Board of the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, July 22, and the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project one of the items on the agenda. Project updates from the Alabama Department of Transportation, or ALDOT, are on the schedule,...
Court records: Man indicted on first-degree murder charge in May 13 deadly shooting
The shooting occurred outside a business on West Tharpe Street.
Community in Mobile County posts public notice on E-bikes, golf carts
SATSUMA, Ala. (WALA) - The Satsuma Police Department posted on its Facebook page this past week. PUBLIC NOTICE: Golf Carts, Off-Road Vehicles, and E-Bikes. Over the past several months, the Satsuma Police Department has been issuing warnings to juveniles and their parents/guardians regarding the operation of golf carts
ALEA: Mobile teen dead after marine incident near Point Clear
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) — A Mobile teen is dead after a single-vessel marine incident in Mobile Bay near Point Clear, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers said the incident happened around 7:55 p.m. Saturday, July 18, involving a 22-foot 2007 Boston Whaler...
Propane explosion damages property in Stapleton
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A close call for a homeowner in Stapleton after a propane explosion started a large fire. It happened Sunday around noon at a home on Bromley Road near the intersection of Highway 31. Stapleton Fire Chief Richard Burt said fire crews from Spanish Fort, Whitehouse Fork, Loxley, and Silverhi
