Mission serves meals and hope in Mobile and Pensacola on Christmas
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Hundreds of people were served meals at Waterfront Rescue Mission in Mobile and Pensacola on Christmas. They were given fuel not only for their bodies but also their souls. "It makes me feel good. They thinking about us instead of just letting us walk...
Woman stabbed in face on Acacia Street
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A woman was stabbed in the face and arm on Acacia Street on Thursday, Dec 25, according to Mobile Police. Police said they are still looking for the suspect involved in the incident. MPD said the woman sustained non-life threatening wounds. The incident occurred around 2:15...
Mobilians flock to Mississippi in hopes of Christmas Eve Powerball magic
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WALA) - A steady stream of folks descended on gas stations and convenience stores, just over the Alabama line, looking for some Christmas Eve magic. The Powerball drawing Wednesday will be the fourth-richest in U.S. history. The odds are long – one in 292.2 million. And if you win, you won’t...
Chickasaw man arrested on murder charge in shooting death, sheriff says
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A 50-year-old Chickasaw man was booked into Mobile County Metro Jail on Christmas Eve on a murder charge following a deadly shooting this week, according to the sheriff and jail records. Boris Cornelius Steele is charged with killing a 39-year-old man who was found Tuesday in...
Mobile firefighters bring Christmas magic to Mulherin Home
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A decades-old Christmas tradition in Mobile returns as firefighters delivered holiday cheer and gifts to residents at the Mulherin Home, a home for people with disabilities. The Mobile Firefighters Association was joined by Santa Claus, who brought smiles, laughter and received a warm welcome...
Seven teens graduate from Project Inspire’s ninth class
Project Inspire’s robust curriculum includes trauma-informed training and confidence building, educational and professional development, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and mentorship. Mentors and family members celebrated seven teens who marked their graduation from Project Inspire, a hospital-based injury...
Accused drug ‘kingpin’ seeks trial postponement
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - An accused drug “kingpin” asking a federal judge to postpone his trial next month. Prosecutors say Glennie McGee oversaw a multimillion-dollar drug distribution network and used children as couriers. The investigation came to light last year after a raid turned up a 3-year-old child with a...
What Christmas in Alabama gave me
Born and raised in Mobile, I had a unique childhood. How many kids grew up watching ships in the bay and military planes at Brookley Field, all while playing on […]
Chickasaw Police Department makes Christmas magical for kindergartner with cancer
CHICKASAW, Ala. (WKRG) — The Chickasaw Police Department made Christmas for many families on Tuesday, including a kindergartner battling Stage 4 kidney cancer. “It just means so much. We are eternally grateful,” said Jessica Jones, Brighton’s mom. From baby dolls to skateboards, Chickasaw kids in need were able to...
3 Deadly crashes in Baldwin County raise concerns on holiday travel dangers
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Alabama State Troopers are investigating multiple deadly crashes in Baldwin County on I-65 and Highway 225. Three people were killed in a two-vehicle crash on I-65 that occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 23, according to law enforcement. Authorities said a vehicle being driven by Simon Hadley, 84, of Bay...

















