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Past articles by Marella:

Silverhill newborn already making her mark, with help from police officer who helped deliver her in family bathroom

SILVERHILL, Ala. (WALA)-- Baby Genesis Johnson has already made her mark, with the help of a Silverhill police officer, who responded to the unforgettable call that she was coming into → Read More

Teen saved by Deputy Bill Smith shares harrowing story, grateful for another chance at life

FORT MORGAN, Ala. (WALA)-- Donte Reed had been working on the beach in Fort Morgan for less than a month when the Chicago native's summer job took a dramatic turn. → Read More

Memorial for Deputy Bill Smith grows in Robertsdale as community honors fallen hero

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA)-- The cruiser he left on the beach is now the site of a growing memorial for Deputy Bill Smith who died saving a teenager in the waters → Read More

Loved ones suspect foul play in death of Mobile mother whose body was found off Rangeline Road

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA)-- One day after Joanna Ryals' body was found on the side of Rangeline Road in Theodore, what caused her death remains a mystery, but her loved ones → Read More

Celebrating 462 years of Pensacola, hundreds of revelers hit downtown for The Grand Fiesta

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA)-- Keeping tradition alive, The Grand Fiesta took over downtown Pensacola Friday night as hundreds of revelers made their way out on the city streets for one of → Read More

Drunken weed eater wielding man threatens to "cut up" University Hospital staff, punches officer

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA)-- 33-year-old Marcus Bernard Johnson is facing some serious charges after University of South Alabama officials say he allegedly threatened University Hospital staff, saying he would “cut up → Read More

Two suspected arsonists target Mobile Walmart stores just 24 hours apart

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA)-- Investigators in Mobile are now looking for two different people accused of very similar crimes, setting fires inside of Mobile Walmart stores just 24 hours apart. → Read More

City says some vendors who were fined during “Tardy Gras” celebrations in Mobile should not have been

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA)-- For some small business owners, the “Tardy Gras” celebration should have been a chance to cash in on what COVID cut out, months after the cancelled carnival → Read More

35-year-old man charged with assault after child pierced by arrow in Silverhill

SILVERHILL, Ala. (WALA)-- A 3-year-old girl remains in the hospital after she was pierced by an arrow during a graduation party Saturday night in Silverhill. → Read More

Bayou La Batre boat launch brawl being investigated as misdemeanor, charges expected soon

BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (WALA)-- Four families are demanding justice in Mobile County more than a week after a huge fight at a boat launch in Bayou La Batre left → Read More

On her first mother’s day without him, a Mobile woman who lost son to gun violence pleading for closure

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA)-- Nearly one year after Gregory Sledge was killed, the pain for his mother weighs heavy on her heart, intensified by the fact that his murder is still → Read More

Family speaks tearfully of 14-year-old boy killed in Prichard: 'He ain’t even got a chance to live'

PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA)-- Just three days after his body was found in the street, across from a church in Prichard, Daylen McBride’s loved ones gathered at the very spot that → Read More

Local Rapper "HoneyKomb Brazy" arrested, jailed in Mobile

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA)-- Mobile rapper, Honeykomb Brazy, whose grandparents high profile murder remains unsolved in the port city, is back in mobile, locked up at metro after being arrested in → Read More

Charity organization run by teens hoping to fulfill goal set out to help 4-year-old diagnosed with rare leukemia at 4 months

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA)-- In his short life, four year old Teddy Prive has spent much of his life in hospitals after being diagnosed with an extremely rare form of leukemia → Read More

After months under repair beachgoers hit Dauphin Island’s west end for first time since Hurricane Sally

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA)-- After months of cleanup and thousands of dollars in repairs, Dauphin Island’s west end has been restored to its former glory. → Read More

Mobile veteran donating fishing charter in online auction; every bid helps injured service members across country

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA)-- It’s been 10 years since Marine Corps veteran Johnny Morris’ dream come true transformed into a harsh new reality. → Read More

Motorcyclist miraculously survives being thrown into air on I-10 after he says car hit him and took off

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA)-- Just one day after Jacob Knight survived a terrifying motorcycle accident on I-10, with tears in his eyes, he spoke to FOX10 News about the harrowing experience. → Read More

Rising catalytic converter thefts across Mobile leads MPD to multiple businesses allegedly driving problem

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA)-- As Mobile Police cracks down on rising catalytic converter thefts across the city, an undercover investigation has led them to multiple businesses apparently driving the problem. → Read More

Thousands of dollars raised to protect Dog River during Mudbottom Revival Music Festival

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA)-- On the banks of beautiful Dog River, music lovers and river stewards converged for a fun time and a common purpose this weekend. → Read More

Neighbors say elderly man killed in early morning house fire in Mobile

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) As Mobile Fire-Rescue continues to investigate what caused a deadly house fire on Jones Avenue early Saturday morning, neighbors tell FOX10's Marella Porter the person killed was → Read More