$52 million in GoMESA grants fund Mobile and Baldwin County projects
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 20, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Over $52 million has been awarded to projects in and around Mobile and Baldwin counties through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006. The GoMESA grants are awarded to projects that “focus on environmental education and outreach,
$9 million award clears way for first phase of Brookley by the Bay
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — A major funding announcement Thursday is moving Brookley by the Bay waterfront park one step closer to becoming a reality in Mobile. The governor's office awarded $9 million in GoMESA funds, which come from offshore oil and gas lease revenue. City officials say the funding will allow them to bui
Storm tosses outdoor furniture at Fairhope ice cream shop (video)
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — An ice cream shop in Fairhope captured the moment a storm rolled through and tossed outdoor furniture. Surveillance footage showed conditions quickly going from bad to worse as a storm blew across the area Wednesday night. “It just sounded like a really loud boom, and then you could hear t
Anticipating less revenue, Mobile mayor’s first budget prioritizes public safety, includes employee raises
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis on Thursday released his first budget proposal, a spending blueprint that builds on the course his predecessor set and seeks to leave a mark on several of his campaign promises. The $404 million budget proposal for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1 represents...
Vehicle crashes at Mobile’s RSA Tower
Video above: Is driving safer than other modes of transportation? MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A vehicle crashed into the signage in front of the RSA Tower in Mobile Thursday morning, according to the Mobile Police Department. According to an MPD news release, a vehicle hit some of the signage in front of the building, locate
Joseph Gurley found guilty of murder and assault in Baldwin County
A Baldwin County jury found Joseph Gurley guilty of murder and aggravated assault in the shooting that killed Matthew Bonnell Jr. two years ago.
Mobile police vehicle damaged in pursuit of stolen car, officials say
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 20, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officials said one of their vehicles was damaged during a chase involving a stolen vehicle. According to officials, their officers attempted to stop a vehicle reported stolen, but the driver refused to stop. A chas
Hundreds across Gulf Coast face power outages following severe weather
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 20, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala (WKRG) – Severe weather on Thursday has led to hundreds of power outages across the Gulf Coast. According to multiple utility companies, 747 power outages have been reported in Mobile County, Baldwin County, and Greene County, Mississippi, a
New warning about flesh-eating bacteria in Gulf Coast waters
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: Here’s a warning from health officials: The threat of a potentially deadly, flesh-eating bacteria remains. Multiple cases of vibrio vulnificus have been reported and several deaths have been linked to the bacteria. We’re taking a look at this new warning, where we are see
Baldwin County couple accused of bringing drugs to court with toddler
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 20, 2026 DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two Baldwin County people were arrested Tuesday after showing up to court with drugs and a child, according to the Daphne Police Department. According to a DPD news release, just before 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18, while working court security, […]
