Ahniaelyah Spraggs
Reporter/MMJ
Ahniaelyah joined FOX 10 in April 2023. She previously worked at WTVM in Columbus, Georgia. During her time there, Ahniaelyah primarily covered crime and politics. An unforgettable moment for her in Columbus was covering First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Fort Benning, now known as Fort Moore.
Ahniaelyah grew up in Farmville, VA - an hour and a half drive away from Richmond, VA where she went to college. She studied broadcast journalism at Virginia Commonwealth University and earned her degree in May 2020. In college, she became a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the Ida B. Wells Society of Investigative Reporting and even became a published journalist. She also had the chance to intern at WTVR-TV, “The South’s First Television Station.”
In her free time she enjoys watching crime shows and documentaries like 'How to Get Away with Murder' and 'Deadly Women' on the ID Channel. While in Mobile, Ahniaelyah wants to learn more about politics, investigative reporting and try different food. Feel free to email her or send her a message on her Facebook page!
The latest CDC infant mortality report shows Alabama’s rates are among the highest in the nation.
Though this wave is milder compared to previous years, health experts anticipate these smaller surges will become the new normal, potentially occurring every six months.
As election season intensifies, the South Alabama Better Business Bureau says fraudulent political schemes are becoming more common.
One month after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a rise in infant deaths for the first time in 20 years, with Alabama’s rates above the national average, I took a closer look at Mobile County’s numbers—and they’re shocking.
Launched to support veterans dealing with legal issues, Judge Michael Windom says the program has already made a significant impact.
The city purchased the building for about $4.6 million and plans to spend an additional $2 million refurbishing it using bond funds.
The final day of move-in at the University of South Alabama was full of energy as students, new and returning, got settled into their new homes.
Move-in day is a significant milestone for new students.
As Alabama students settle into the new school year, nearly 2,000 third graders across the state are being retained due to low reading scores
Saraland residents are worried about a series of proposed subdivisions that could bring hundreds of new homes to the area.
With just 84 days left until the general election, both the Mobile County Democratic and Republican parties are gearing up for the final stretch.
At the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, members of the Divine Nine gathered for a powerful voter mobilization event.
While some Lil Spartans took the bus to school Friday morning, others were driven by their parents. Saraland City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Brent Harrison lended a helping hand with the carpool line, ensuring students made it inside safely.
Chickasaw City Schools students are back and ready for a new school year.
An hour before classes started at 8 a.m., a line had already formed at Eichold-Mertz Magnet School of Math, Science and Technology.
Saraland Elementary and the University of Mobile’s Schools of Education are launching a new program this year.
Retired NFL player Ryan Anderson returned to his roots, hosting an engaging football camp for young athletes.
Entitled "Democracy: Now or Never," the event was hosted by the organization, Alabama Forward.
Just days after rescuing a man stuck on the side of the RSA Tower, the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department demonstrated the techniques they used during the operation.
Baldwin County officials joined forces to ensure the community is well-prepared for severe weather.
Backpacks full of school supplies, inflatables to jump on, Chick-fil-A lunches, and cotton candy were some of the goodies provided.
The bill's introduction comes amid current influx of imported seafood in parts of Mobile and Baldwin counties.
Bayou La Batre Mayor Henry Barnes, Sr. is speaking out about the severe impact of imported foreign seafood on the local industry.
Mobile Airport Authority recently bought public housing property, being sold to them in four phases.
Sunday’s announcement of President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race sparked a wave of reactions from both sides of the political spectrum.
Back-to-school sales tax weekend officially started this morning at 12:01 a.m. and will continue until midnight on Sunday.
A 19-year-old arrested in Mobile on Monday following a brief standoff was in court this morning.
Alabama Hip Hop Week, now in its 17th year, has officially begun, bringing a series of events designed to raise awareness about gun violence, financial literacy, and mental health.
A preliminary hearing today for the first person arrested in connection with May’s mass shooting in Stockton was delayed until next week.
A new proposal to build 750 homes near the intersection of Celeste and Radcliff roads has sparked debate among Saraland residents.
In preparation for seasons where blood shortages occur, Springhill Medical Center collaborates with LifeSouth Community Blood Center to plan accordingly.
The Clotilda Descendants Association on Saturday hosted its annual Under the Africatown Bridge Landing Ceremony, leading up to the anniversary of 110 enslaved African arriving aboard the Clotilda in Mobile on July 8, 1860.
The loud noises can scare some animals. As a result, many pets run away.
With the November General election right around the corner, efforts are increasing to get more people to the polls.
Saturday in Mobile, local hero and Super Bowl champion Neil Farrell Jr., a defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs, gave back to his community by hosting a free football camp.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Baldwin County Coroner Dr. Brian Pierce says a concerning trend has emerged.
The Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail project is taking shape, aiming to create a continuous linear park system in Mobile.
Those who work to decrease the number of times elder abuse occurs met at a senior citizen center in Mobile for an awareness meeting.
Alabama is experiencing a severe shortage of blood supplies, prompting urgent calls for donations.
Shoppers at Piggly Wiggly were greeted by a unique sight: young women from across the country, part of the Distinguished Young Women program, working at the cash registers, bagging groceries, and even serving coffee.
National Geographic has produced another film about the Clotilda, the last known slave ship that historians say arrived in Mobile more than a century ago.
In honor of Men’s Health month this June, we’re highlighting one aspect of men’s health that experts say is often overlooked — their mental health.
The wait is finally over for a project people in Pensacola have been looking forward to.
As the general election quickly approaches, efforts are increasing to encourage more people to vote.
We’re less than five months from the general election, where Alabama voters will choose who will represent District 2, and state leaders want to ensure you’re prepared.
The man who allegedly set up the dog fighting ring has surrendered.
A cool annual summer camp in Spanish Fort ended Friday. Throughout the week, young campers learned a lot about fire safety alongside Spanish Fort Fire Rescue.
If you’re driving down U.S. Highway 98 today, you might pass by Daphne’s newest historical marker.
A group of Mobile County students is headed to New York right now for a special performance.
Funeral arrangements have been set for a 24-year-old from Prichard who died last week after battling two forms of leukemia.
