Baldwin County Schools unite in pink, purple and blue to honor Daphne murder-suicide victims
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - One week ago, a horrific murder-suicide claimed the lives of a Daphne family. Larrica Gaines Smith, Kristian Smith, and Kensley Smith were all found dead in their home on August 14. Kenneth Smith Jr. is suspected of killing them before taking his own life. Kristian...
Twice-deported illegal immigrant pleads guilty in federal court
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - FOX10 News has learned an illegal immigrant accused of raping a young child in Fairhope more than a decade ago, has pleaded guilty to re-entering the country illegally. According to federal records, Jesus Rosas-Temoxtle entered the plea in May. On Aug. 19, state court records show...
2 juveniles arrested after being found in stolen vehicle: Mobile police
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two juveniles were arrested after they were found inside a vehicle that was previously reported stolen and led police on a foot chase, according to the Mobile Police Department. According to an MPD news release, officers said they were called on Monday, Aug. 18, to the 2300 block of Peer Court […]
Stolen Skid Steer suspect shot by Mobile police enters plea
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Joseph Shelby Jones, who allegedly stole a skid steer tractor and led police on a chase on I-10 in January, has entered a not guilty plea to the charges. According to court records, Jones is still in the hospital, and his attorney Brennan Clifton entered...
Mobile man accused of sparking high-speed chase now faces federal gun charge
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A suspected gang member accused of leading sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash on Dauphin Island Parkway now faces a federal firearm charge. Roderiquez Quinterrion Henderson, 22, of Mobile, is scheduled for an initial appearance Thursday in U.S. District Court...
Mobile Co Sheriff’s Office: Theodore man caught selling variety of drugs from residence
THEODORE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to the Mobile Co. Sheriff's Office, on Tuesday August 19, 2025, MCSO Narcotics and VICE Unit executed a Narcotics Search Warrant at 5670 King St in Theodore, AL. The target was Shunston Shamaine Shears who was believed to selling narcotics from the location. During...
Mobile man arrested after robbery at local business
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man has been arrested in connection with the Aug. 3 robbery of a business in Mobile, police said. According to a Mobile Police Department news release, 45-year-old George McGinney was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and charged with third-degree robbery. Officers were called to the...
Williamson High English teacher is the first Golden Apple winner of the new school...
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The first Golden Apple Award of the new 2025-26 school year goes to Jacqueline Morris at Williamson High School in Mobile. Morris moved to Mobile after retiring as a senior non-commissioned officer from the US Army. She has been at Williamson for the past three years, teaching English and...
Doctor closes walkway at Magnolia Landing after court win
Editor’s Note: Here’s the latest update on this story: Magnolia Springs hotspot now marked with ‘No Trespassing’ signs MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, Ala. (WKRG) — News 5 has learned more information regarding the partial closure of Magnolia Landing. Dr. Kenneth Challener, a working physician in Pennsylvania, explained in an...
‘A lot of gunshots’: 2nd suspect surrenders in downtown shooting, MPD says
Mobile man accused of sparking high-speed chase now faces federal gun charge. A suspected gang member accused of leading sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash on Dauphin Island Parkway now faces a federal firearm charge.