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...
‘A thousand cuts:’ Following historic loss, oysters could be the key to Alabama’s marsh...
This is the final installment of “A thousand cuts,” AL.com’s series on coastal erosion. Coastal Alabama residents probably think about oysters at least a few times a week — mainly eating them. They want to know where to get the best raw oysters, the best charbroiled...
Baldwin County man sentenced for robbing Magnolia Springs convenience store
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 21, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Baldwin County man has been sentenced for armed robbery, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Alabama. According to a news release, 39-year-old Cornell Bodiford Jr., was sentenced to 27 years in prison fo
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of SW Alabama, NW Florida
WEAR-TV — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for parts of Northwest Florida, Southwest Alabama and a large portion of the central Gulf Coast through 8 p.m. Friday. The watch includes Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida, along with Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, and several other counties in Alabama.
Alabama woman arrested for property damage, animal cruelty in Mississippi
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – George County deputies announced an Alabama woman was arrested for damaging property and setting fire to items, as well as animal cruelty. On August 14, 2026, deputies responded to the Basin community after receiving a call about the damaged property. The suspect was identified as Maria Le
Gulf Coast braces for severe storms and damaging wind gusts
The Gulf Coast is in for a rough stretch as a line of powerful storms sweeps across the region, prompting forecasters to warn of damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail into the evening. A severe thunderstorm watch now covers a wide swath of the coast, and residents are being urged to stay alert as conditions turn volatil
