Rape charge dropped against Mobile man
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile County Prosecutors say they can not move forward with a rape charge against a Mobile man because they can not find the victim. Terrell Smith was in trial in August on charges that he sexually assaulted a little girl in the Tillman’s Corner area.
Safety improvements begin at deadly Foley intersection
Two weeks after the city of Foley took over a dangerous intersection at Airport Road and County Road 65, safety improvements have already been made, and more are coming.
Quail Creek Golf Course Vandalized
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Fairhope Police say someone vandalized a city-run golf course recently. According to a Facebook Post made by the police department Friday afternoon the course “suffered damage due to acts of vandalism.” The post does not say what was damaged or how badly. The post goes on to say “Vandalism not...
Emergency responders called to incident on U.S. 98 in Daphne Friday night
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - Emergency responders were called to the scene of an incident in Daphne near the Hampton Inn tonight. It is unclear what happened, but police had the U.S. 98 southbound from the Bayway blocked off. FOX10 News is working to get more information on this story.
One hurt in Citronelle shooting Friday night
CITRONELLE, Ala. (WKRG) — One person was hurt after a shooting Friday night in Citronelle. According to a Facebook Post by Citronelle Mayor Jason Stringer, police were called to the Jr. Food Mart just before 11 pm. The mayor says two people were in a fight when one person shot the other. The person who […]
The Other L.A.: The Film Industry in Lower Alabama Part 2
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - If you’ve been to the movies lately you may have spotted some familiar sights. The Port City and parts of the Gulf Coast are featured in the newly released “The Life of Chuck” now playing in theaters. The film is the latest in a growing list of productions choosing Lower Alabama as their...
Mobile eyes fewer traffic lights, more two-way streets downtown
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Driving around downtown could soon be a much different experience. The Mobile City Council next week is scheduled to vote on a pair of contracts to convert some one-way streets into two-way roads and to replace some traffic lights with stop signs. Nearly two dozen lights, including flashing...
Marble-sized hail foreseen with thunderstorms to hit Mobile County Friday – gusts may reach...
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 3:39 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:30 p.m. for Mobile County. Look for marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:39 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Grand Bay, moving...
Austal Launches Its First Steel Ship
Austal USA of Mobile successfully launched its first steel ship, the future USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11), on June 14. Named after a Native American Korean War veteran who, as an activist, fought for justice and environmental preservation in the Northwest, the Billy Frank Jr. is a U.S. Navy Towing, Salvage and...
Local nonprofit locked out of social media accounts worries about its future
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — A newly established local nonprofit with a mission to rescue birds says its social media accounts have been hacked. The founders say they’re locked out, and they're worried all the resources they’ve poured into their sanctuary could be lost as a result. T.J. Palkovic and Jodi Steely...
