USA Health expands urology services with addition of endourologist
MOBILE, Alabama (Aug. 25, 2026) — USA Health is expanding access to advanced treatment for kidney stone disease and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with the addition of Troy M. Sofinowski, M.D., a fellowship-trained endourologist who specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures, including laser enucleation
Former Tallahassee mayor in rehab, angling for Baldwin drug court
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - A Baldwin County judge Thursday set a Sept. 24 drug court date for former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum. Gillum, who was the Democratic Party nominee for governor in Florida in 2018, faces charges stemming from an arrest in Daphne. According to his lawyer, Christ Coumanis, Gillum is in an i
Gulf Shores woman arrested after indictment on two charges
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 27, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Gulf Shores woman was booked into the Mobile Metro Jail after being indicted by a grand jury on two charges. According to court documents, 50-year-old Tobi Lynn Libbra was indicted on one count of impersonating a public servant […]
Judge grants youthful offender status to Duval Street shooting suspects
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile County judge agreed to treat three men charged with shooting three teenagers as youthful offenders. The incident happened outside a home on Duval Street in 2023 in Mobile’s Birdville community. A 16-year-old girl was taken to the hospital in critical condition. A 15-year-old...
Cougar spotted near high school in Gresham
Another cougar has been spotted in a Gresham neighborhood, according to police.
Mediation fails to resolve dispute between Prichard mayor, council members
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Court-ordered mediation to try to resolve the dispute between Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis and the City Council has failed. The mayor and council have sued each other over a power dispute. The mayor in June asked a judge to rule that she acted within her authority to block the council from hiring
ATF investigating ‘major’ cybersecurity incident
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Wednesday announced an investigation into a “major” cybersecurity incident for which the Qilin ransomware group claimed responsibility.
New attorney seeks to seal filing in former Mobile Co. Sheriff’s Sgt. federal case
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (NBC 15) — A new court filing in the federal case against Daniel Holifield indicates he may be providing—or seeking to provide—information to investigators involving possible criminal conduct by people who have not been charged in his case. Defense attorney Dennis Knizley filed a...
Mobile teen accused of stealing car from Dollar General parking lot: MPD
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 27, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A car was allegedly stolen from the parking lot of a Mobile business, according to the Mobile Police Department. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the Dollar General at 300 Azalea Road around 7:45 p.m. […]
Emergency alert system in Baldwin County similar to one now available statewide
The state of Alabama announced earlier this week the activation of a new statewide notification system to alert the public to life-threatening emergencies. It is a system that Baldwin County has had in place for years.
