Maureen Mespell

Assignment Editor

Maureen is a Fort Wayne native and has worked in television and print news for over 20-years. Maureen graduated from IPFW with a bachelor's degree in Radio-TV Communication. Send Maureen a news tip or story idea at Maureen.Mespell@gray.tv

National

Authorities say the man got out of his car and was not injured when it was hit by a Norfolk...

Man gets stuck on train tracks, blames GPS, authorities say

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 2:25 PM CDT

By Maureen Mespell and Debra Worley

A man’s car was hit by a train after it got stuck on a set of tracks in Indiana Tuesday morning, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

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Alabama News

UPDATE: One man in custody after one person was killed, four others shot following exhibition driving in Birmingham

Updated: moments ago

By WBRC Staff

The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 800 block of 2nd Avenue North. At this time, officers say a total of five people were shot.

Mobile County

Gunman in July 4 Prichard homicide shot victim in leg and then head, detective testifies

Updated: 26 minutes ago

By Brendan Kirby

A Fourth of July homicide on Main Street in Prichard started with an altercation involving a woman who has accused the victim of shooting her, an investigator testified Monday.

Mobile County

Mobile man sentenced to life without parole for hog-tying, killing mother

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Brendan Kirby

A man convicted of hog-tying and suffocating his mother to death and then burying the body in Baldwin County will go to prison for the rest of his life, a judge ruled Monday.

News

West African monsoon season kicks hurricane season back in gear

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Matt Barrentine

After a stretch of quiet weeks, hurricane season is back. Having a lull, particularly in July and the start of August, is not unusual and a quick flip to active isn’t unusual either.

Alabama News

Largest cage-free no-kill dog rescue to open new location in Alabama

Updated: 4 hours ago

By WSFA 12 News Staff

The largest cage-free no-kill rescue group in the United States has announced it will open a location in Alabama.

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Happening Here

Chelsey’s baby girl is here!

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Joe Emer

Chelsey's baby girl is here!

Mississippi News

Death deemed suspicious in Jackson County, Miss.

Updated: 5 hours ago

By WALA Staff

Investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department in Mississippi are awaiting an autopsy of a man found dead Sunday afternoon.

Mississippi News

Pascagoula murder suspect arrested, victim identified

Updated: 8 hours ago

By WLOX Staff

The victim of a Sunday night homicide has been identified, and his murder suspect is behind bars.

News

Back to School Photos 2022

Updated: 11 hours ago

By WALA Staff

Students across parts of the Alabama Gulf Coast are returning to school today, and enthusiastic parents are invited to share photographs marking the happy occasion.

Mobile County

Grand Bay woman arrested on child sexual abuse charges

Updated: 11 hours ago

By WALA Staff

Amanda Carroll, 34, is accused of serious charges involving a sexual abuse incident that happened last year.

Mobile County

Man, woman dead in shooting and fire in Mobile

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Lacey Beasley

A man and woman are dead after a shooting and fire on Osage Street in Mobile.