Two women recovering after shooting outside party in Crichton
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Two women are recovering from gunshot wounds after a shooting early Sunday morning outside a party in the Crichton community. The shooting happened on Bay Shore Avenue after an argument escalated into gunfire, according to Mobile Police. Authorities say a crowd was leaving a party when the situati
This Tiny Alabama Cottage Is Hiding The Most Unforgettable Coastal Dinner In The Entire...
Some restaurants earn their reputation quietly, without flashy signs or big-city buzz. This Point Clear, Alabama dining spot is exactly that kind of place. Set along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, it looks more like a cozy cottage than a formal restaurant, blending naturally into its coastal surroundings. Inside, the
Gunfire hits home, car in Mobile
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 18, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are investigating a shooting that left a home and a car damaged Friday night. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the 4700 block of Calhoun Street around 11 p.m. on May […]
Woman killed after being hit by Amtrak train in Irvington
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 18, 2026 UPDATE (7:10 p.m.): Officials have confirmed that the woman who was hit by a train in Irvington has died. IRVINGTON, Ala. (WKRG) — A woman is injured after a train struck her in Irvington. News 5 has learned that a woman was hit […]
Mobile man jailed on robbery, elderly abuse charges
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile police made an arrest Saturday after investigating a robbery at a residence in the 3700 block of Alta Vista Drive East. It was about 1:30 p.m. when officers arrived at the home and found the victim -- an man who was inside the residence when a male subject physically assaulted him, police s
Mom accuses Mobile police of excessive force in teen’s arrest
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A mother is accusing a Mobile Police Department officer of using excessive force during the arrest of her teenage son. A video capturing what appears to show the officer striking the teen in the back of the head. This, while the teen is face down in the street with his hands […]
Popular Midwest gas station is competing with Buc-ee’s as it opens several Gulf Coast...
Casey’s, a Midwestern convenience store chain known for its homemade pizzas, is expanding along the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast after acquiring Fike’s Wholesale in what the company described as the largest purchase in its history. The 24-hour chain now operates two locations in Mobile and one each...
Helen Roper lookalikes gather in Mobile for charity bar crawl
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - People dressed as Helen Roper from the 1970s sitcom “Three’s Company” packed downtown Mobile for the Miss Roper Romp, a costume bar crawl benefiting a local nonprofit. Participants from seven states wore muumuus, caftans, oversized accessories and bright red wigs to resemble the...
One dead, four others shot in Mobile
UPDATE 10:50 AM: Mobile Police say one man is dead and four other people were shot in this incident before dawn Monday morning. Here’s a news release from MPD: On Monday, May 18, 2026, at approximately 1:57 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block ofO’Donnell Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers
A look inside Mobile’s historic Richards DAR House in De Tonti Square
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Downtown Mobile has many hidden secrets. If you’ve been through De Tonti Square, you’ve probably passed Richards DAR Museum. There are plenty of events hosted here, but the building has a long history. The two-story house sits off North Joachim Street, wreathed in live oak trees. “The house was bu
