Some Infirmary Health patients information may have been involved in data security incident: what...
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from June 17, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Some Infirmary Health patients’ health and personal information may have been exposed during a recent data security incident with one of its third-party vendors. According to an Infirmary Health news release, a “phishing attack” targeted t
Baldwin County researchers track hummingbird from Alabama to Alaska using new technology
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) – A tiny bird is helping researchers answer some big questions, as local researchers tracked a hummingbird from Baldwin County to Alaska. Officials with local research group the Banding Coalition of the Americas say one hummingbird tagged right here in Baldwin County traveled thousands of mi
Baldwin County urges preparations ahead of hazardous weather
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - Emergency management officials are urging residents to prepare now for potential hazardous weather. The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur could bring several inches of rain. People living along Fish, Styx and Perdido rivers could see fast-rising waters. Officials say residents should have
Mobile man sentenced on murder charge among others
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from June 17, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man has been sentenced to prison time after being convicted of multiple charges including murder. According to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office, 21-year-old Jaymon Johnson was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his in
Power outages in the News 5 coverage area
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — As the remnants of Arthur move through our area, heavy flooding and already saturated ground could lead to downed trees and other things that can cause a power outage. News 5 is keeping a running list of the total number of power outages and total customers affected. We will update this […]
First Alert Weather Day: Possible flooding, low-end tornado threat today
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS: Tropical Storm Arthur formed Wednesday off the coast of Texas and this morning, has weakened into a post-tropical system. The moisture plume is moving inland, spreading widespread rain north into Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Plan for heavy downpours and a few
Busy Mobile lanes to close intermittently for work
Video above: What causes traffic jams? MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile will be closing one lane at a time at a busy intersection as new traffic signal poles are installed, according to city officials. According to a Mobile news release, the new poles will be installed at the intersection of Airport Boulevard [
Mobile crews prepare for potential flash flooding as more rain expected
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Mobile says stormwater crews will spend the next three days monitoring flood-prone locations and clearing drainage systems before water has a chance to build up. After weeks of soggy weather, many Mobile residents say they’re ready for a break. But with more rain...
UPDATE: City of Prichard phones, internet working again after power outage
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from June 16, 2026 UPDATE (11:04 a.m.): All phone and internet service has been restored to City of Prichard offices, according to officials. A power outage on Wednesday morning affected all city services, excluding emergency services, forcing those with all other business to han
More rain could cause flooding, road issues
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: As tropical moisture continues to bring rain across our area, we are preparing for possible flooding conditions. We’re taking a look at the weather situation unfolding, what options are available now to local residents to try to keep the water out and some safety reminder
