‘She didn’t deserve this’: Mother speakers out after daughters deadly shooting
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The mother of a woman killed in Mobile is speaking out for the first time as the man accused of killing her daughter faces a murder charge. Wesley Moody is charged with murder in the shooting death of 33-year-old Kayla Stewart outside a home on Glen Acres Drive in Aug. Prosecutors […]
New Cobblestone Hotel opens in downtown Bay Minette amid North Baldwin growth
A new 54-room hotel across from Bay Minette City Hall opened late last month, and local officials say it reflects the economic growth occurring across North Baldwin County. The new Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, a Wisconsin-based brand, opened Aug. 28 at 212 W. First St. in downtown Bay Minette. It is the second Cobblesto
Mobile Black Rodeo Weekend
The new Mobile Black Rodeo is kicking off September 25 & 26, 2026. The rodeo will feature professional cowboys and cowgirls in events like bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, and more. The official kick-off party, “Dukes & Boots”, is happening Friday, September 25, 2026, at 8:00pm at...
Who’s reading your tag? Records show hundreds of sensors approved across Alabama
You may drive past them every day, without even realizing they’re there. “That’s my first time even noticing that camera. I didn’t even realize that was a camera up there," Prichard resident Kay Sutton said. "Where is that information going? You know what I'm saying? And they're just up there to scare people? Is it act
New drone footage shows progress on Mobile airport terminal construction
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Construction continues on the new Mobile International Airport, with new drone footage showing the progress being made. Drone video provided by the Mobile Airport Authority shows the construction as of late August. The footage shows a roundabout in progress, work that began in June to support the
Man charged with theft of AC units from Girby Road business
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile police arrested Darnell Craig in connection with a theft at a business on Girby Road, officials said. The Mobile Police Department said officers responded to the Putting Place on Girby Road just after 10 a.m. Friday for a theft in progress. Investigators said they discovered...
Detective testifies Mobile man drank heavily and fatally shot girlfriend but can’t say why
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend had been drinking heavily for hours and became increasingly aggressive, according to testimony at a preliminary hearing Monday. But Mobile police Detective Kenyada Taylor offered no possible motive for shooting Kayla Stewart on Glen Acres Drive on A
Rock N Roll Sushi Brings High-Energy Dining to Mt. Juliet
Rock N Roll Sushi Brings “Dine Out Loud” Experience to Mt. Juliet. Nestled at Everette Downs near Sprouts, the new spot joins a bustling blend of retail, dining, and entertainment options. Guitars, bright neon lights, and leather booths give the room a distinctive look that fits right in with the menu. Mt. Juliet local
Red Clay Strays to headline grand opening of Mobile’s new Regions Arena
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 21, 2026 Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the date for general tickets on sale. We regret the error. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Red Clay Strays, a rock band from Mobile, will return home to headline the grand opening of the […]
Family seeks justice in killing of Kayla Stewart, shot on Glen Acres Drive
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Kayla Stewart's family is seeking justice after the 33-year-old mother was shot and killed on Glen Acres Dr. on August 5, allegedly by a man she had only recently begun dating. Her mother, Julie Sebastian, described Kayla as loving, generous and someone who made friends easily.
