Another Prichard Police officer arrested in corruption probe
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Captain Michael Knight of the Prichard Police Department was arrested Wednesday night as part of the ongoing corruption investigation that has rocked the department. Mobile Metro Jail records show Knight was booked around 8 p.m. on charges of use of office for personal gain and theft by deceptio
FOX10 Back to School: MCPSS preparing for return of students
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Thousands of local students will soon be headed back to class. Summer vacation officially wraps up for Mobile County Public Schools in less than two weeks. And, faculty and staff are busy getting ready now to welcome students back to the classroom. Rena Philips with Mobile County Public Schools sa
Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department conducted training Tuesday night
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from July 29, 2026 Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the date that the training happened. We regret the error. FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department conducted training on Tuesday, July 28. According to officials, the training took plac
Founders Fun Fest in Fairhope
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Looking for some FUN in Fairhope to end the Summer? The Founders Fun Fest will have all the excitement you need on August 8th! Come out to Founders Park in Fairhope, Alabama from 2pm to 8pm. The Fun Fest will have food trucks, a homerun derby, inflatables, and a movie in the park!
The Howlelujah Tour comes to Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Howlelujah Tour (https://howlelujah.org/) is LIVE in Fairhope and Magnolia Springs, Sunday, August 16th in two locations. Come out to hear live music and heartwarming dog stories, benefiting Baldwin Humane Society and Stray Love. The tour pairs “Padre” Bill Miller, a Texas author and Episcopal
Baldwin County church to host Back-to-School Block Party
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from July 29, 2026 LOXLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Journey Church in Loxley is celebrating the return of the school year with a Back-to-School Block Party, including free school supplies. According to a news release, the party is set for Saturday, Aug. 1, from 4-6 p.m. at the […]
Multiple people treated for heat exhaustion at old YMCA building
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Multiple people have been transported to local hospitals for heat exhaustion, according to Mobile Police. Mobile Fire-Rescue said the incident occurred at the former YMCA building, where crews are working to renovate the structure for future use. Mobile Fire-Rescue responded to the scene at approx
Mobile Police identify person shot and killed on Halls Mill Road
Video above: Mobile police report 32 homicides in 2025, decrease in violent crimes overall MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police have identified the person shot and killed on Halls Mill Road Tuesday. According to a Mobile Police Department news release, 25-year-old Evan Bagley was shot around 3 p.m. July 28 in the parkin
Mobile police respond to bank robbery on Montlimar Drive
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Police Department said officers responded to a reported bank robbery at a Bank Plus branch late Wednesday morning. Police said this is in the 1400 block of Montlimar Drive. This is a developing story.
Prichard code enforcement officer charged with federal gun offense
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Prichard code enforcement officer has been arrested on a federal gun charge and is a suspect in a rape investigation, according to court records. A criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court charges Albert McCreary, 55, of Daphne, with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He
