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Gruber, Ball and McKenzie leave a lasting impact on Baldwin County. Baldwin County, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County is honoring three longtime commissioners as they conclude their time in public office. Commissioners Charles "Skip" Gruber, Jeb Ball, and Matt McKenzie are being recognized for their years of dedication and service to the county and its residents. Each has devoted significant time to addressing community needs and guiding the county through years of change. Their contributions have b

Tempers flared at Thursday night's Prichard city council meeting, with multiple heated exchanges, a disruptive citizen being asked to leave, and the meeting coming to an abrupt end. "I'm going to leave because I'm not going to be disrespected. We've been disrespected since we've been in here," District 1 Councilwoman...

THEODORE, Ala. (WALA) - Dozens of gunshots shattered the quiet of a Theodore neighborhood in broad daylight on Nov. 4. Mobile police said it started just after 3 p.m. on Schimpfs Lane. Investigators said officers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by a man wanted on active felony warrants for...

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — After more than 100 years standing in Montrose, a piece of Fairhope history known as the Hermit Hut is preparing for its new home at the Flying Creek Nature Preserve. Back in the 1920s, a man named Henry Stuart began building a dome-shaped hut when...

Baldwin County, AL. — (GSN) — As the largest county in Alabama by land area, Baldwin County spans approximately 2,027 total square miles—including 1,590 square miles of land—and is home to a population of over 230,000 residents. Navigating the needs of such an expansive and rapidly expanding region requires significant effort, as county commissioners must travel on a regular basis across wide distances to fully understand the complex issues facing their growing communities. Despite the heavy dem

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - JeNyia Rocker and Phelon Carter joined us on Studio 10 to preview the November events in the city of Mobile!. Ready to hit the field? Breakthrough Teens invites teens of all skill levels to Sage Park for an afternoon of flag football, “friendly” competition, music, food and giveaways. Whether you’re a seasoned player or trying flag football for the first time, coaches will be on hand to offer tips and encouragement throughout the games. Bring your energy, connect with frien

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Friends of the Mobile Animal Shelter organization has several Pet Vaccination Clinics coming up. According to a FOMAS Facebook post, the clinics are scheduled for Nov. 7, Dec. 5, and Jan. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon at Little Flower Catholic School. The...

PRICHARD, Ala. (NBC 15) — A federal drug defendant’s lawyer says his client may have information related to the case against indicted Prichard police officer Emanuel Dotch, prompting the attorney to seek permission to withdraw from both cases. In a motion filed Oct. 13, attorney Frederick Helmsing told...

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 5, 2026 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Fire-Rescue is fighting a large woods fire in Mobile County, threatening the air quality for surrounding homes. According to an MFRD Facebook post, crews are on the scene of a “large-area, uncontained woods fire” on Rangeline Road, […]

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... An interstate pursuit from Alabama into Mississippi ended with the arrest of two carjacking suspects Thursday morning. The pursuit began in Alabama when Mobile County sheriff’s deputies chased the suspects’ vehicle westward on Interstate 10 across state lines into Mississippi, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.