Mobile police warn people of scam involving hacked bank accounts
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 28, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department has issued a scam warning targeting people while impersonating a bank employee or federal law enforcement. According to an MPD Facebook post, scammers tell people they are a representative from a bank or law enforcement, […]
Former Mobile City Council Member arrested
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. — Former Mobily City Council member William Carrol has been arrested in Mobile County on two counts of making a terroristic threat in the second degree, according to the Mobile County Sheriff's Office. Carroll was booked into Mobile County Metro Jail just before 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Irvington man arrested at Lucedale home in connection with alleged theft
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 28, 2026 JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — An Irvington man was arrested at his Lucedale home in connection with a Jackson County theft. According to a Jackson County Sheriff’s Department news release, AT&T employees contacted deputies on Oct. 27 to report a theft of communication […]
Mobile police track down suspect accused of using someone else’s debit card
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 28, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile police have arrested a man in connection with fraudulent use of a debit card. According to an MPD news release, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at around 6:50 a.m., a man reported that he had lost his wallet near […]
ALDOT hires Claudia Nichols for Mobile River Bridge communications
The Alabama Department of Transportation has hired Claudia Nichols as public information officer for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, expanding its communications team as the project moves into full construction. Based in Mobile, Nichols will serve as a frontline media contact and work on media relations, public information,...
Cypress Creek Golf Course expands operations, announces new rates and memberships
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (NBC 15) — Mobile County's Cypress Creek Golf Course will expand operations to six days a week beginning Nov. 1, offering expanded access, interim rates, and a new membership option following a successful soft launch. The Mobile County Commission approved interim rates that include annual memberships...
9/11 survivor named Fairhope Veteran of the Year
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 28, 2026 FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — A 9/11 survivor has been named the 2026 Veteran of the Year for the City of Fairhope. According to a city news release, Colonel Michael “Mike” Bowman received the award for his “distinguished military service, leadership, and dedication to […]
Details in Mobile fraud case suggest city contractor might have been compromised, expert says
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Key details offered by city officials on a fraud that cost taxpayers nearly $15 million suggest a high level of sophistication and raise questions about whether a city contractor may have been compromised, according to a retired FBI agent. Multiple investigations continue into how the city...
Coffee with Carletta: Prichard conversations bring serious concerns to light
A cup of coffee, a conversation and a chance to be heard. That was the idea behind "Coffee with Carletta," a community gathering hosted by Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis on Tuesday, giving residents an opportunity to sit down with their mayor, share concerns about their neighborhoods and discuss their hopes for the city's future.
Golden Apple winner is ‘Kindergarten Queen’
Our Golden Apple Award-winning teacher is Mrs. Kristal Bush from Holloway Elementary School.
