Starbucks locations permanently close across Alabama after company announcement
Following Starbucks announcing it would be closing a slew of locations across the country, a few Alabama Starbucks coffeehouses have permanently shut their doors. The four Alabama locations that were shuttered, according to a publicly-managed spreadsheet from the Starbucks community on Reddit, are:. Eufaula — 811...
Man accused of punching a woman after she refused to give him her dog...
This adds more protection for law enforcement officers. Daphne High School coach put on administrative leave. Casey Craig was put on administrative leave following a video on social media showing her making an obscene gesture at a recent volleyball game. Grand jury will hear evidence against man accused of stealing...
Body found in Baldwin County
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A body was discovered Wednesday afternoon in Baldwin County, News 5 has learned. A road crew reportedly discovered the body along Highway 31 between Bay Minette and Atmore. Baldwin County Sheriff’s investigators said they believe the heavily decomposed body was a man. They said they will...
Mobile County man accused of threatening to kill police officers
Jeremy Conner, 25, was arrested Monday after police say he refused to leave the Walmart in Semmes. Chief Todd Freind says he made death threats toward responding officers. "He then started yelling obscenities saying he would 'shank' people in front of the store. When he was placed into custody, he told officers he...
Beware of MPD impersonation scam, Mobile police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are warning the public about a scam involving the impersonation of their department. According to an MPD news release, the scammers are “spoofing” their phone numbers and are asking the people on the other end of the call to pay an outstanding fee. But that’s...
ATM user robbed at gunpoint on Dauphin Island Parkway
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Police Department reports it is investigating an armed robbery that took place at an ATM on Dauphin Island Parkway Tuesday night. The MPD said it was a little after 10 p.m. when officers were dispatched to Fulton Grocery, at 1288 Dauphin Island Parkway, after the robbery was reported....
From racial division to economic growth: Mobile marks 40 years of Zoghby Act
Former mayors join Mayor-elect Spiro Cheriogotis to reflect on how the 1985 law changed Mobile from commission to council-mayor system after racial justice struggles.
Domestic dispute turns into hit-and-run in Mobile, police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are searching for a man who allegedly hit a woman with his vehicle. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the 6000 block of Old Shell Road around 5 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, for a report of a domestic dispute.
Mobile County Commission implements moratorium on merit raises
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — The Mobile County Commission, as part of the 2026 Annual Budget Overview, announced that effective immediately, merit raises and special merit raises are suspended. The moratorium will continue until the commission creates a review and approval process. County officials are admonishing...
K-9 finds missing girl, highlighting how dogs help humans
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: A four-legged hero saving the day and finding a missing child! K-9s are an important part of not only law enforcement, but also therapy, search and rescue and even travel. We are taking a look at how this local dog found the missing little girl, what it takes to be a...
