I-10 Reopens after major crash closes interstate for hours near MS state line
UPDATE: 11:16 AM: ALEA says all lanes are clear MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Crews from several different agencies are cleaning up after a major crash closes I-10 Westbound for hours Sunday morning. The incident happened sometime before 6 am near mile marker number 2. Westbound traffic was closed for roughly four hours
Commercial vehicle crash causes major detour on I-10 westbound in Mobile County
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, posts on its Facebook page that a commercial vehicle accident has affected traffic on I-10 westbound Sunday morning. This is near Grand Bay. Here is the post:. MOBILE POST – A single-vehicle crash involving a commercial motor vehicle that...
One dead after Saturday morning shooting in Evansville
One dead after Saturday morning shooting in Evansville.
Florida man admits to slaughtering teen daughter and family after relationship grew strained
Domenico C. Gigante has admitted to the "evil" crime of slaughtering his teenage daughter and three members of her family after he became upset that she didn't want to have a relationship with him.
Remembering damage from Katrina at Battleship Park
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park posted on its Facebook page information and pictures of damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The anniversary was Saturday. Here is the post:. 21 years ago, Hurricane Katrina left a lasting impact on the Gulf Coast, including USS ALABAMA Battleship...
Mobile Sheriff’s Office: Man shot Saturday in Whistler area
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile County Sheriff’s office says one man was shot Saturday afternoon at an apartment complex on Wolf Ridge Road and the search is for a suspect. MCSO says on August 29 at about 1:22 p.m. deputies with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office responded...
City of Mobile to host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 28, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in September. According to a city news release, the event will take place at Seals Community Center on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This […]
Mobile sets major Jimmy Buffett events near third anniversary of his death
It was Friday, September 1, 2023 on a Labor Day weekend. Just like in Jimmy Buffett’s breakout hit, ‘Come Monday.’ The Buffett-penned song turned out to be somewhat prophetic. Singer/songwriter/novelist Jimmy Buffett died that day. Three years later, the city of his upbringing has organized major commemorations. Septem
MoonPie Over Mobile teases main musical performance date release
Video above: From the WKRG.com Archives — Moonpie over Mobile MOBILE, Ala (WKRG) – The MoonPie Over Mobile New Year Celebration has announced a countdown to unveil the main musical guests to ring in 2027. According to a Facebook post, the main musical act for the MoonPie Over Mobile Celebration will be announced on Tue
City of Prichard responded to water main break Friday afternoon
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 28, 2026 PRICHARD, Ala (WKRG) – The City of Prichard announced that a water main break occurred in a major area. According to a Facebook post from the Prichard Public Services Department, a water main break occurred Friday afternoon, Aug. 28, in the Eight Mile […]
