Alabama Bar and Lounge shooting suspect again denied bond reduction
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A man accused in a deadly west Mobile bar shooting remains in jail after a judge denied a motion to reduce his bond again. Mathew Sanders was back in court this morning asking to have his $250,000 bond reduced. Investigators say that in February Sanders fatally...
Baldwin County’s new technology prevents chases and stops suspects
If you run from the law in Baldwin County, the Sheriff's Office has a new piece of equipment that could make that a short trip.
Mobile shipyard is making waves for the U.S. Navy
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Austal USA passed a few milestones last Saturday, bringing new innovation to the United States Navy by launching its first T-ATS 11 steel ship. According to an Austal USA press release, the towing, salvage, and rescue vessel is 1 of 3 under construction, with plans to build 5 in total. “It […]
FHP says troopers used PIT maneuver to end high-speed chase
The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System is monitoring several wastewater overflows caused by recent heavy rains, the utility reported Tuesday, June 17. The overflows are affecting Eslava Creek. This overflow occurred near Johnston Avenue. Car swept away during rainstorm removed from Moore Creek marshes. Updated: May...
Nearly 200,000 gallons sewage overflow reported in Prichard and Mobile this week
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Nearly 200,000 gallons sewage overflow reported in Prichard and Mobile during rain events Monday and Tuesday (June 16 and 17 respectively.) Prichard Water Works & Sewer Board has reported on multiple Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) that took place on June 16. Heavy rains were the cause of the...
Mobile man sentenced in social security fraud case
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile man has been sentenced after he admitted to stealing nearly $300,000 from the Social Security Administration. Robert Williams Jr. will serve five years on probation. The sentence was handed down today by a federal judge. Williams admitted he continued withdrawing social security funds...
Pitcher plant bog reopens to public at Weeks Bay Reserve
It’s all to help improve flooding conditions in the area. Bond revoked for Evergreen man accused of possessing machine gun conversion device. Bond revoked for Evergreen man accused of possessing machine gun conversion device. Mobile man sentenced in social security fraud case. Updated: 59 minutes ago. |. Mobile man...
Alabama Police Officer Arrested at Disney World Resort, Charged With Kidnapping
Nationwide — David Cunningham, an African American police officer from Mobile, Alabama, was arrested at a Disney resort in Florida and charged with kidnapping after he handcuffed and detained a man at a house party in Mississippi, a state where he had no official police authority. Cunningham, 22, was...
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Mobile County Wednesday afternoon – wind gusts reaching...
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 12:28 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 1:15 p.m. for Mobile County. Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 12:28 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 4 miles north of Semmes, or 11...
Wastewater advisory issued for parts of Mobile after heavy rains cause overflows
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Parts of Mobile are under a wastewater advisory after heavy rains caused several overflows. According to a Mobile Area Water and Sewer System news release, numerous wastewater overflows were reported Tuesday after heavy rainfall infiltrated the sewer system. “MAWSS is addressing overflows with...
