Isaias preparations are underway
IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: Tropical Storm Isaias is churning in the Gulf and looks like it may make landfall in our area as a hurricane later this week. We're taking a look at what local officials are doing to get ready, what's available to help you and why officials say you should prepare now.
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Long lines, prices up at Gulf Coast gas stations ahead of Isaias
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Long lines at the pump are already stacking up as drivers across the Gulf Coast rush to prepare ahead of the storm. Cars were seen snaking out of the parking lot and spilling onto the road all day at the Costco in Mobile. A similar scene played out at the Sam’s Club locations in both Mobile and Da
Monroe County head-on collision leaves one dead and others injured
Video above: Is driving safer than other modes of transportation? MONROE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A man is dead and other people are injured following a Monday morning crash in Monroe County. According to an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency news release, the crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. Oct. 5 on Alabama 21 near Bl
Loxley man sentenced after sending threat to victim
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 7, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Loxley man has been sentenced for making a threat over the Internet. According to a Department of Justice news release, 19-year-old Robert Davian Grijalva was sentenced to time served after having been in custody since 2025. He […
Brewton Police investigating death at local hotel
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 7, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Brewton Police are investigating the death of a man at a local hotel. According to a Brewton Police Department Facebook post, officers were called to the M-Star Hotel on South Boulevard in reference to an unresponsive male in a […]
Tropical Storm Isaias Strengthens, Threatens Louisiana, Mississippi
Tropical Storm Isaias is strengthening over the Gulf of Mexico and could bring heavy rain, damaging winds and storm surge to the Gulf Coast later this week.
Tropical storm Isaias triggers business, organization closures across the Gulf Coast
Video above: WKRG TROPICS: Tropical Storm Isaias Forms, Tropical Alerts Issued for the Gulf Coast (WKRG) — Multiple businesses and public facilities have announced that they are closing ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias moving through the area. Here is a list of all known business closures. We will continue to update this
Mobile officials prepare for Isaias landfall
Mobile County officials are urging residents to prepare for Isaias, which is expected to make landfall Friday evening and may cause significant storm surges and power outages.
Mobile police investigating robbery at gas station
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 7, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are investigating after an armed robbery at a gas station. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the Chevron in the 1200 block of Springhill Avenue around 3 a.m. on Oct. 7 […]
