Jury takes 10 minutes to find Prichard man not guilty of revenge murder
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A jury took just 10 minutes Wednesday to find a Prichard man not guilty of murder in a case that prosecutors described as a revenge killing. Quinta Martize McCants, 39, was the first of several defendants to go on trial for the fatal shooting of Martha McGinsey, a Mobile woman whose son had...
Shots fired in Mobile, driver injured
Video above: What to know about violent crime in Mobile MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A driver was injured Wednesday morning in connection with a shooting, News 5 has learned. Just before 2 a.m. today, officers were called to the 6400 block of St. Thomas Court in reference to shots fired nearby. When officers arrived, a […]
Truck struck by Amtrak train in Irvington
Video above: A truck was struck by an Amtrak train MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — An Amtrak train has struck a vehicle in the Irvington area, News 5 has learned. The back half of a truck was destroyed. No one was injured in the crash. The crash happened on Bayou La Batre Highway just south […]
Woman walks away after slamming into black bear on Highway 45
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A woman walked away from a terrifying collision with a black bear on Highway 45 just after midnight, highlighting the growing danger as bear populations climb across Alabama. Emily White was driving home from a show at the Flora-Bama around 12:30 a.m. when a black bear...
McGill-Toolen student indicted on assault charge
Video above: Violent crime statistics MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A McGill-Toolen Catholic High School student has been indicted on an assault charge after an incident in a school locker room led to another student losing their eyesight and having a brain injury. The incident came to light after a parent filed a lawsuit...
Downtown Gayfer’s building once again eyed for development
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — If your grandparents or great grandparents grew up in or around Mobile, there's a very good chance they spent some time in this huge, cavernous building in the block across the street from Bienville Square. There isn't much left inside of the iconic original...
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Puppies Today in Mobile, AL
Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to mobile..
Two Times the Taste: Mobile Restaurants You Can Enjoy Across Town
Flavors so nice, you have to dine twice! Explore the various flavors of Mobile at eateries that serve amazing food in not one, but two locations. If you're hungry for options, this list is the one for you. Heroes Sports Bar & Grille. Whether you're watching your favorite sports team...
US Fish and Wildlife investigating Tillman’s Corner home with over a dozen monkeys
Video above: A chilly day ahead, Gulf Coast! MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — US Fish and Wildlife officials are investigating a home in Tillman’s Corner where over a dozen monkeys are living, News 5 has learned. Officials are conducting an inventory of animals at the home on Schimpfs Lane. GENERAL LOCATION News 5 has a...
Driver grazed by bullet, MPD says
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile police are investigating after they say a man was grazed by a bullet when his vehicle was hit by gunfire. It happened around 1:50 a.m. today. According to the Mobile Police Department, officers responded to the 6400 block of St. Thomas Court on a report of gunshots nearby. They found a...
