MPD seeking the public’s assistance locating teen wanted for questioning
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Police said they are seeking the public’s assistance locating a teen wanted for questioning. Police said Jaures Lucas, 18, is wanted for questioning in connection to a Dec 27 incident where a female juvenile was robbed of her purse and phone. Anyone with information...
Looking back on snowstorm of 2025
MOBILE, Ala., Jan. 21, 2026—An historic snowstorm transformed the northern Gulf Coast into a winter wonderland on this date last year. Labeled as the “storm of the century” and the “2025 Gulf Coast Blizzard,” it was the most significant winter storm on the Gulf coast since 1895 and the first recorded blizzard for...
Police raid at Summerdale Volunteer Fire Department raises questions, concerns
SUMMERDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — A police raid of the Summerdale Volunteer Fire Department late Friday night by order of the town’s mayor has many questioning the legality and reasons behind the search. “Please quit calling this a raid,” said Summerdale Mayor Randy Farris at a special-called town council meeting Thursday...
USDA to Drop Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits in Baldwin County
Raccoons are the primary wildlife rabies vector in Alabama, with recent 2025/2026 cases confirmed in Baldwin, Jackson, and Jefferson counties. Wildlife officials are warning Alabama residents to watch for oral rabies vaccine baits that will be distributed from the air. The effort is part of the United States...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shares open letter on Mobile Bay
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division Commander, Brig. Gen. Miller, has shared an Open Letter addressing recent public claims and legislative questions regarding Mobile Bay. The letter provides clear, factual context on federal dredging activities, environmental protections,...
Mobile chef selected as James Beard Award semifinalist
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile chef is among six Alabama restaurant professionals named as semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards today. Jim Smith with The Hummingbird Way in Mobile is vying for the title of Best Chef in the South region. Five people from Birmingham are have been named in various categories.
Addressing critical home repairs with AFS Foundation
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A new survey reveals a major regret for homeowners. Sixty-eight percent of those who put off critical home repairs wish they hadn’t. This is especially true when it comes to your home’s foundation. Delaying these fixes only makes problems worse... and more expensive. Many...
Court docs: 120 mph in a 45 mph zone, Mobile man facing multiple charges
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile man is facing multiple felony charges following his arrest on January 15 by Mobile County Sheriff’s deputies. According to Metro jail records, 32-year-old Jacob Tyler Wheeler is charged with trafficking fentanyl, resisting arrest, attempt to elude, using a false identity and possession...
Fight at Mobile high school leaves one student injured, another detained
One student was left injured at Williamson High School Wednesday morning after being cut during a fight. According to the Mobile Police Department, the incident involved two juvenile boys. The victim suffered minor injuries. The other juvenile was detained by police. It is unclear what object was used to cut...
Southwest Alabama to share in more than $40 million in grants for road projects
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WALA) - A number of road projects in southwest Alabama are among those slated to receive grants awarded as part of the Rebuild Alabama initiative. More than $40 million in state transportation funds is being awarded for this year to cities and counties throughout the state for 25 road and bridge...
