Mobile County sheriff: 3 bodies found in investigation of missing Choc family
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch holds a news conference this morning to give an update in the investigation of the missing Choc family. Aurelia Choc Cac, 40, and her two children, Niurka Zuleta Choc and Anthony Garcia Choc, have been missing since Jan. 31 after they were last seen at their home...
After debate and a little drama, Fairhope has a new library board member
But in Fairhope- "I didn't know about this beforehand. It's not like I was planning in the shadows," started council member Joshua Gannon. "I just sent an e-mail including Jimmy and said, hey can I have information on the process? I just haven't received that information so I don't feel like I can make an informed...
Alabama swim club receives $5,000 grant ahead of 2028 Olympics
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the grant was $65,000. The story was updated at 10:01 p.m. March 10 to correct the error. The City of Mobile Swim Association received a grant from USA Swimming, the governing body for competitive swim in the United States and who sends U.S. swimmers to compete...
BCSO: Brothers arrested after fleeing traffic stop, crashing into motorcyclist
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - Two brothers were arrested Tuesday after they fled from police, causing a crash, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said it happened Tuesday afternoon after a traffic stop on Baldwin County Beach Express. Max Lewis, 21, and Blake Lewis, 26, took off from the stop...
Battered Budget Inn on Government Street set for major overhaul
A major renovation is planned for a downtown Mobile motel. The Architectural Review Board approved design plans for the Budget Inn on Government Street. The 1950s-era motel has seen better days. A driver behind the wheel of a U-Haul truck hit the covered motel entrance last year, significantly damaging the property....
Mobilians invited to choose branding for new transit system
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — The City of Mobile and Via are inviting riders and residents to help shape the future of public transit by voting on the name and branding of the city’s new transit system. As the city and Via work to launch a modern, more reliable...
A workshop is bringing a historic form of photography to Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – A workshop teaching a historic form of photography that merges art, science, and nature is being held at the Spring Hill College’s Murphy Fine Arts Building. The Anthotype Photography Workshop is taking place March 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This workshop is ideal for artists, educators,...
Irvington man arrested after he allegedly sprayed a deputy with pepper spray
IRVINGTON, Ala. (WALA) - An Irvington man was arrested after he allegedly sprayed a deputy with pepper spray during a welfare check on Monday, March 9, according to court records. Jail records show Roy Burrows, 49, was arrested on Monday, March 9 for resisting arrest, obstructing government operations, second-degree...
Federal judge tosses lawsuit against Mobile, 2 police officers in Jawan Dallas death
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Mobile and two police officers filed by the family of Jawan Dallas, who died after a 2023 arrest in Theodore. U.S. District Court Judge Kristi K. DuBose issued an order granting summary judgment in favor of...
Code Red weather: Severe storms possible tonight
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — The entire NBC-15 area has been placed in a level 2 slight risk of severe storms, mainly for late tonight through the overnight. If we see severe weather, damaging winds would be the primary concern, but isolated tornadoes will also be possible. We’ll be...

















