Fairhope police confirmed early morning bomb report was a hoax
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 15, 2026 FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Fairhope Police Department officers were able to confirm that a report regarding a bomb in the area was a swatting call. According to FPD officials, the department received a call around 6 a.m. on Oct. 16 about a bomb […]
Prichard Water contractor pleads guilty in federal fraud case
PRICHARD, Ala. (NBC 15) — Larry Knight, a contractor charged in the federal fraud case involving the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board, has pleaded guilty to three federal charges. A plea agreement filed Sept. 30 says Knight pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail, wire and bank fraud;...
Daphne location one of five ALDI stores opening this week
More than 180 new Aldi stores were expected to open this year, and several of those are gearing up to welcome shoppers just in time for the holidays.
Alabama Winter Outlook 2026-27: NOAA Favors More Rain
Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery and Mobile could see a wetter season despite milder trends.
Prichard finance committee meeting raises questions about employee health insurance and potential pay increases
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Prichard city employees are awaiting answers about their health insurance coverage as city leaders work to finalize a delayed budget that could increase wages for municipal workers. During Thursday’s finance committee meeting, a committee member questioned Mayor Carletta Davis about confusion surrounding the city’s health insurance...
ALDOT submits cleanup plan for property near new Mobile River Bridge
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Department of Transportation has submitted an environmental cleanup plan for contaminated property that will be used to build the road leading to the new Mobile River Bridge. State officers sent the plan to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management after tests found elevated levels...
Manor Baptist Finds New Life After Vote to Close
TL;DR: Manor Baptist Church has grown from six members to more than 70 under Pastor Donald Turner, who credits God for its revival. Manor Baptist Church in Mobile had voted to close. Its six remaining members had given away the church’s funds. Then they called one more pastor. Two...
Vehicle catches fire in Mobile restaurant parking lot
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 15, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A vehicle caught fire Thursday morning in the parking lot of a popular Mobile restaurant. According to Mobile Fire-Rescue Department officials, they were called to Rodgers BBQ on St. Stephens Road for a report of a vehicle on fire. […]
Police tase man following pursuit in Mobile neighborhood
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A man was tased after running from Mobile Police officers in the Maysville area on Thursday afternoon. News 5 just happened to be in the area and captured his arrest. He could be heard screaming. He even yelled out repeatedly, “I ain’t got no warrants, man!” In the middle of Wisconsin […]
TIME and Ally Financial honor Mobile dealer Joel “Ty” Bullard III for community service...
(New York, NY, October 14, 2026) – The nomination of Joel “Ty” Bullard III, dealer principal of Joe Bullard Chevrolet in Mobile, Alabama, for the 2027 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME. Bullard is one of a select group of 48 dealer...
