Gulf Coast braces for severe storms and damaging wind gusts
The Gulf Coast is in for a rough stretch as a line of powerful storms sweeps across the region, prompting forecasters to warn of damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail into the evening. A severe thunderstorm watch now covers a wide swath of the coast, and residents are being urged to stay alert as conditions turn volatil
Local nonprofit working to revitalize historic Mobile cemetery
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A local cemetery with a rich history that has seen periods of neglect is getting some much-needed attention. “Because Oaklawn has always received such negative attention, I was like, I need to get the signs up and beautify it so that people can see the vision that I see, and it […]
Mobile Planning Commission shoots down mobile home park’s controversial rezoning bid
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Planning Commission on Thursday rejected a proposed zoning change that could eventually have led to an increase in the number of mobile homes in a development off Dauphin Island Parkway. The zoning change before the commission sounded minor. It would have lifted a requirement...
WATCH: Tree falls on car in Semmes during heavy rain
SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — A tree fell on a car in a Semmes neighborhood Thursday during a severe thunderstorm. Jimmy Lee sent us videos of a tree falling on his neighbor’s vehicle on Raphael Court in Semmes around 4 p.m. on Aug. 20. Security camera video from Lee’s home shows the tree snapping before hitting […]
$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.
