Daphne secures $5 million grant for new fishing pier at Bayfront Park
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Daphne’s bayfront is getting another big boost; the city just landed a $5 million grant to build a new fishing pier. The Jubilee City’s bayfront is already undergoing a major transformation, with a $15 million waterfront amphitheater project already underway. Now the city has another major project
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Covers Mississippi and the Gulf South With Warnings Already Active Near...
MISSISSIPPI/GULF SOUTH — A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect covering a large portion of the Gulf South this evening, stretching from parts of Louisiana and Arkansas through Mississippi and into Alabama. Warnings are already active within the watch area, including near Jackson and Mobile, as storms continue develo
Woman found guilty in Mobile County assault case
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Marietta, Ga., woman was found guilty in a Mobile County assault case. According to a news release from the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office, 37-year-old Quicheay Khiara Williams was found guilty of the 2025 attack on another woman. Officials said the victim...
New Program Helps Baldwin County Residents Affected by Hurricanes Sally and Zeta
Applications open September 21 for eligible county residents affected by past storms. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County has launched a new Homeownership Assistance Program to help residents affected by Hurricanes Sally and Zeta. The program, known as HAP, is designed for income-qualified households countywide
One taken to hospital after five-car crash in west Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile police are investigating two crashes. The first happened where Old Shell and Cody roads meet in west Mobile. Investigators said one crash led to a couple of other cars wrecking into each other. In total, five cars were involved. One person was taken to a hospital. Their condition is unclear
Tiny Alabama marching band prepares for ESPN2 spotlight
In the searing heat of an August afternoon, the St. Michael Cardinals Marching Band takes an impromptu break as students pause to recite the Prayer to St. Michael, broadcast over the school’s intercom. Afterward, the 17 students quickly line up in formation as band director Josh Walker guides rehearsals...
Second time is the charm: Prichard man found not guilty of murder in re-trial
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - After deliberating over parts of three days, a jury on Friday found a Prichard man not guilty of murder. It was the second trial for Jordan Matthew Miller, whose first trial ended in a hung jury in October 2025. Prosecutors alleged that Jordan Matthew Miller, 23,...
Criminal appeals court upholds Mobile County murder, robbery conviction
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld a murder and robbery conviction of a Mobile man. According to a news release from Attorney General Steve Marshall, the court affirmed 26-year-old Patrick Vashun Lewis’ February 2025 conviction. Officials said on Sept. 18, 2021, Lewis and anot
Homeowner in Mobile begins cleanup after lightning strike sparks devastating house fire
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Cleanup is underway after a Mobile man said a lightning strike started a fire at his home. While he wasn’t there at the time, his neighbor said he saw the blaze firsthand. “I heard three booms,” Ellison Schaff said. “It was real bad,” homeowner Harry Newman said about the storm. […]
Fairhope Police Department seeking possible runaway
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Fairhope Police Department are reporting a possible runaway. Officers are searching for 14-year-old Owen Carter, who left his home in the River Mill subdivision, behind Walmart, last night. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, red shorts and no shoes. If you have...

















