‘I was his slave’: Mobile man describes 10-month ordeal as judge sentences captor
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A judge on Wednesday sentenced a man to 15 years in a kidnapping case. But this was no ordinary kidnapping. Jaason Michael Leahr admitted that he took advantage of an elderly man who had hired him to be a caregiver and then put him through an ordeal that seems more like a Hollywood horror film –...
Traffic changes coming to downtown Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — There are big changes in store for downtown Mobile streets. On Tuesday, the city council approved contracts for work that will lead to traffic lights coming down and one-way streets becoming two-way. It's part of a broader initiative to make downtown more walkable. The Downtown Mobile Alliance...
1 dead, another flown to trauma center after Atmore shooting, police say
Pensacola woman arrested for DUI manslaughter in connection to crash that killed an infant. Local diver spearheads search efforts to find missing 10-year-old near the Destin East Pass. Citing incorrect sentencing information, Mobile man asks judge to take back manslaughter plea. City of Semmes holds grand opening for...
Four candidates remain in Mobile mayoral race after two withdraw and share endorsements
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Just one African-American candidate will appear on the ballot for Mayor of Mobile. Lawrence Battiste and Jermaine Burrell withdrew from the race Wednesday and officially endorsed Barbara Drummond. “This moment we’re in calls for unity,” said Burrell, a former Mobile city councilman. Battiste, a...
Mobile murder suspect arrested after Monday stabbing
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man has been arrested in connection with a deadly Monday morning stabbing on Gaston Street. Mobile police responded to the report of a stabbing around 4:30 a.m. June 23 in the 300 block of Gaston Street. INCIDENT LOCATION: There, they found a man with life-threatening injuries who died...
Mobile police seek woman last seen in November 2024
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are searching for a woman who was last seen in November 2024. According to an MPD news release, 33-year-old Calyn Shaw was last seen by her family after they dropped her off at the Mobile Salvation Army. She was reported missing to police on June 20, 2025. […]
Drug Education Council raises awareness about date rape drug
Judge considers whether Mobile man can be tried again after murder acquittal. Prosecutors got an indictment against Kentrell Darnell Freeman on the newest charge after a jury found the 26-year-old Mobile man not guilty in October in the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Daniel Blackmon on Cheshire Drive near Interstates...
Semmes woman arrested for doxing
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Semmes woman is accused of doxing two people, over a dog. Semmes Police said a father and daughter were harassed after Courtney Blake posted their personal information on social media. According to police, Blake’s ex-boyfriend gave up a dog to one of the victims, who...
Semmes man charged with rape twice, has second case sent to a grand jury
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Semmes man accused of rape twice in the last three years was back in court this week. Elijah Persons was charged with rape in April. He appeared in court Tuesday for a probable cause hearing. After hearing testimony, a judge decided to send the case...
Former Mobile police officer indicted in deadly crash pleads not guilty
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A former Mobile police officer arrested in connection with a deadly crash made his first court appearance Wednesday. Roy Adams Jr. pleaded not guilty during his arraignment. Last month, Adams was indicted for homicide by vehicle. In July of 2024, motorcyclist Sumner Howard struck Adams after...
