Prosecutors push no bond and probation revocation for accused Mobile attacker
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — A man charged in an attack on an older man in downtown Mobile did not appear in court Wednesday after prosecutors were told he was in the hospital. Kenneth Riggins is charged with second-degree elder abuse in connection with the attack that happened at the corner of Broad and Dauphin streets. A Mobile County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said Riggins became ill in jail and was taken to the hospital for observation.
Spanish Fort bowling alley shooting leads to arrests of two Mobile-area men
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 21, 2026 SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WRKG) — Two men have been arrested in connection with a late-night shooting at a Spanish Fort bowling alley that left one person injured earlier this month. According to a Spanish Fort Police Department Facebook post, Gregory McDonald, 22, of […]
New designs for Mobile’s Riverwalk Plaza unveiled, condo registration opens
Burton Property Group has released updated designs for its 33-story Riverwalk Plaza mixed-use development in Mobile, Alabama, and is set to open condo registration on November 12.
Sheriff hopeful Laffitte calls for Mobile reserve freeze amid $14.7M fraud investigation
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Pamela J. Laffitte, candidate for Sheriff of Mobile County on Wednesday called on Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis, the Mobile City Council, and the city officials responsible for managing and authorizing reserve funds to immediately halt any transfer or use of reserve funds intended to replace the reported $14.7 million lost in what was reported by the city as a criminal financial scheme, until the independent investigation and all related federal, state, and local investigations
City of Mobile Admits Losing $14.7 Million In Transfer To Fraud Entity
Mobile, Ala. — (GSN) — The City of Mobile recently revealed that it fell victim to a criminal scheme resulting in $14.7 million in municipal funds being transferred to a fraudulent entity. Local officials are currently cooperating with federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Secret Service, as the investigation unfolds.
Mobile mayor says $14.7 million scam involved Regions Arena project
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis said the city scam that led to the transfer of $15 million to a “fraudulent entity” involved the new Regions Arena. During a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Cheriogotis released several new details about the scam, in which $14.7 million was taken from the city. He said the […]
Mobile Fire-Rescue uses technology to alert drivers to approaching emergency vehicles
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — MOBILE, Ala. — When someone calls 911, emergency crews need to reach the scene as quickly and safely as possible. But heavy traffic and busy intersections can delay first responders and increase the risk of crashes. Mobile Fire-Rescue is using technology designed to...
Golden Apple winner shares surprise moment with her family
Our Golden Apple presentation this week was a family affair! Our winner is Ms. Racheal Battles from Mobile County Training School.
Mobile man pleads guilty to Montlimar Drive bank robbery
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile man has pleaded guilty to robbing a bank on Montlimar Drive in July. Dillin Tucker admitted he walked into the BankPlus branch and handed a note to a teller that read, “Don’t Panic this money aint yours if you make any move I’m going to blow all of us up I Don’t care about Dying!!!”
Impact 100 Baldwin County awards grants to 6 nonprofits
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - Impact 100 Baldwin County awarded grants to six nonprofits during its annual meeting, called “Evening of Impact,” held at the Daphne Civic Center. Members voted after seeing the finalists present their projects. Each nonprofit selected received $100,000. The nonprofits awarded grants are Eastern Shore...
