The Story Behind Vickco Mulching and Land Solutions
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - What does it take to build a successful forestry mulching business… and what happens when the people building it are also family? This week on Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, Dani sits down with Tiffany Vick of Vickco Mulching and Land Solutions for a conversation about entrepreneurship, family, a
City of Mobile hosting back to school bash with free supplies for students
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The city of Mobile and the Mobile Parks and Recreation Department are partnering with District 2 Councilwoman Samantha Ingram for a Back 2 School Bash. The event will feature games, music, line dancing, food and drinks. It will conclude with a MPRD-themed backpack and school supply...
Law enforcement calls from Prichard have strained already overworked dispatchers, sheriff says
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Taking over law enforcement responsibilities in Prichard has strained resources throughout the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, including a specific group of employees who have received scant attention – dispatchers. Since June 16, Mobile County sheriff’s deputies have responded to more than 2,400
First day of school in Baldwin includes new elementary school in Eastern Shore area
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — School starts this morning for roughly 31,000 kids around Baldwin County. A new school is opening to help a growing part of the Eastern Shore. The new Jubilee Elementary School has kept people busy before the first day. Inside this week, teachers were getting their classrooms ready. Other
Local man authors book detailing rise from cocaine-dealing family to FBI Special Agent
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A local man’s autobiography is ready for pre-order now! Diego Tobón was born into a Colombian cocaine-dealing family. But through resilience, redemption and the American dream, went on to become an FBI Special Agent. Diego Tobón joined us on Good Day Gulf Coast to...
Mobile police seek woman wanted on charge of organized retail theft at Tillman’s Corner...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Miketta Martin, 32, who has an active warrant for organized retail theft. Police say Martin directed two male juveniles to steal more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Walmart in Tillman’s Corner on Aug. 6 while she wait
Baldwin County deputies arrest Perdido arson suspect
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a man in connection with an arson. Officials said 53-year-old Ronald Rex Johnson is to blame for the destruction of a brand-new Perdido home. The home stood on McKinley Road. The owners said the home was...
Swimming advisory issued for Orange Beach
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 12, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Baldwin County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for some Orange Beach waters. According to a BCHD news release, the swim advisory has been issued for Wolf Bay at Orange Beach Waterfront Park. The advisory comes
Mobile police arrest man accused of burglary at catering business
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 12, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers have arrested a man accused of breaking into a catering business. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to Barron’s Catering on Highway 90 just before 9 a.m. on Aug. 11 for a […]
Wintzell’s Oyster House fulfills decades-old promise to Mobile father and son
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – A sign on the wall at Wintzell’s Oyster House in downtown Mobile has promised free oysters to any man who turns 80 and walks in with his father. For decades, no one had claimed it — until now. Jimmy Rush, who just turned...
