Man charged with arson refused transport to court for preliminary hearing
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile man accused of setting fire to two vacant houses refused to get on the van at Metro to go to court for his preliminary hearing. Andrew Prim’s attorney waived his preliminary hearing and the judge sent his case to a grand jury. Prosecutors...
Temps on the rise tomorrow
Heat continues in the days ahead; scattered strong thunderstorms possible.
Citing incorrect sentencing information, Mobile man asks judge to take back manslaughter plea
Eyewitness video captures illegal immigration raid at Gulf Shores High School construction site. 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. City of Semmes holds grand opening...
West Mobile residents to discuss Big Creek Lake closure
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — West Mobile residents will meet on Tuesday, June 24, to discuss the latest on the Big Creek Lake closure. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at Hill Springs Baptist Church, 335 Eliza Jordan Road N, Mobile. EVENT LOCATION: Attorney Chris Callahan will speak about an upcoming lawsuit...
City of Mobile to break ground in Campground community on 1st home under affordable...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The city of Mobile is taking a big step in helping provide affordable housing and helping dreams of homeownership come true. The city is holding a groundbreaking ceremony tomorrow morning for the first home under the city’s new housing improvement plan. The initiative aims to...
Amtrak announcement delayed as platform in Mobile continues taking shape
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Amtrak platform is taking shape in downtown Mobile, but the Port City awaits the announcement of the train’s start date. The train will offer service from Mobile to New Orleans. Two weeks ago, David Clark, CEO of Visit Mobile and member of the Southern...
Cyber security experts warn of Iranian threats
NYC primary narrows to two-man proxy battle for Democratic party's future. Eyewitness video captures illegal immigration raid at Gulf Shores High School construction site. Pensacola woman arrested for DUI manslaughter in connection to crash that killed an infant. Local diver spearheads search efforts to find missing...
The Port City reacts to rising summer temperatures
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Whether you live on the Gulf Coast or you’re visiting, one thing is for sure, the heat is on. “It’s really, really hot, humid,” said a woman from the United Kingdom. “Not used to it. Still learning ways to cool down.”. “Melting...
Elderly woman hit by car while walking to fire station to get help for...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Fire-Rescue says an elderly woman seeking help for her son facing a medical emergency quickly found herself in need of her own help. According to MFRD, a woman who lives across the street from the Toulminville Fire Station on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue was cross the road when she was...
Hidden camera in warehouse restroom recorded women, police say
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - A Baldwin County man is charged with voyeurism after he allegedly recorded women in a restroom. According to Gulf Shores Police, Brendan Smith installed a camera under the sink vanity inside the Hangout Hospitality Group warehouse. “It’s a huge invasion of somebody’s privacy,” said...