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UPDATE (3:30 p.m.): Mobile Police Department officials have confirmed that the shooting on Katye Street is the first homicide of 2026. Officials said a man has died from a gunshot wound. The shooting happened around 1:30 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact MPD. PREVIOUS REPORTING MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) —...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis says one of her primary focuses right now is addressing the City’s financial obligations. The mayor talked about the issue in The Weekly Newsletter from Mayor Carletta Davis dated January 2. Mayor Davis also addressed strengthening animal control enforcement,...

A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Saturday at 4:59 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Baldwin County. The storms are packing nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:58 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 6 miles...

LOXLEY, Ala. (WALA) - Baldwin EMC said there is a power outage in Loxley that is affecting approximately 500 meters. Officials said power will be out as crews work to replace a damaged power pole. The map below shows the affected areas.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Fire-Rescue said they battled a house fire on McKinley Avenue that broke out shortly after 2 am on Saturday, Jan 3. MFRD said when crews arrived they found a single story home fully involved. Fire crews were able to knock the fire down and nobody...

After colder air settles into the Southeast earlier this week, warmer temperatures will briefly return ahead of an approaching storm system, setting the stage for severe weather. Here are some of the hail reports from Saturday's storms along the Gulf Coast. The low diving across the Mississippi Valley today will...

Mobile Baykeeper has announced that it needs more volunteers for its ongoing Swim Where It’s Monitored (SWIM) program. SWIM tests the water quality of 20 sites across Mobile and Baldwin counties, focusing on sites with public access so communities can know whether nearby locations are safe for swimming. SWIM monitors...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The following information was provided by event organizers:. Krewe de Rescue invites the community to kick off Mardi Gras at the Annual Krewe de Palooza on January 10 from 12–3 PM at HopHounds. This festive afternoon promises fun for animal lovers and Mardi Gras fans alike.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Get your kiddos ready for the Kids & Bees Education Expo on January 10th, 2026. This is a free event with educational activities, real bees, honey tasting, candle making, and more! It takes place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Mobile Convention Center. For more information, visit this website.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Run to honor the past while building the future of Fairhope. Established in 1908, the Anna T. Jeanes School was a beacon of education during the segregation era. Today, Hope Community is committed to turning this historic land into a thriving community hub. Join Hope Community...