Baldwin County officers push for retirement fund to help former police K9s with medical...
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) – After years of putting their lives on the line to protect their communities, retired police K9s can face lasting health problems and costly medical needs that can leave their former handlers struggling to afford the care they deserve. For eight years, K9 Bauer worked alongside Fairhope Police’s Corporal Andrew Babb, […]
Mobile police arrest man in connection with bank robbery
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 27, 2026 UPDATE (3:10 p.m.): Mobile police have made an arrest in connection with a bank robbery at PNC Bank Tuesday morning. According to an MPD news release, 66-year-old Michael Smith was arrested and charged with third-degree robbery. Police were called to the PNC Bank […]
Mobile County counselor named Alabama School Counselor of the Year
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 27, 2026 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile County Public School System counselor has been named Alabama School Counselor of the Year. According to an MCPSS news release, Alba Middle School’s Kristy McLain received the award from the Alabama School Counselor Association. McLain is […]
Mobile 911 dispatcher faces disciplinary action after call before double homicide
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile County 911 dispatcher is facing disciplinary action after a call made hours before two women were killed in West Mobile. Mobile County 911 Director Robert Jackson said a review of the Oct. 12 call found the dispatcher made the wrong judgment by not transferring the call to the appropriate […]
Inquiry in May led to Mobile scam incident in October
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 27, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile city officials have released more information after the city was scammed out of $14.7 million. According to officials, the initial inquiry came to the city from the fake vendor involving Regions Arena in late May, leading to a […]
First arrest made in Mobile County after Beau’s Law goes into effect
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 27, 2026 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The first arrest under Beau’s Law in Mobile County has been made, according to Chickasaw Police Department officials. CPD Chief Eugene Parker said that on Monday, Oct. 12, officers were called to a home for a report of […]
Mobile Christian’s Hakeem Winston and Dwight King fool the defense to win Wind Creek...
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Congratulations to Mobile Christian Leopards junior wide receiver Hakeem Winston and sophomore Dwight King on winning the Wind Creek Play of the Week! Winston was lined up as the wildcat quarterback, where he then took the snap and dropped right to King in the corner of the end zone for a […]
Library director takes funding concerns to Mobile county commissioners
SARALAND, Ala. — Mobile Public Library Director Juree Hall-Mitchell took her concerns about funding for the Saraland branch to county commissioners Monday. Hall-Mitchell said Saraland leaders cut funding without discussing how the cuts would affect services. Social media post, pushback and apology. On Friday, the library system posted on...
‘He was that guardian angel:’ Good Samaritan dies after helping a stranger on Highway...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Friends and family say Mehul “Mike” Patel was selfless, loving and always there for others. They say he died living out that very trait — stopping to help a stranger in need. MPD says it happened October 10 on Highway 90. Investigators say...
‘Handle the girl’ – drug dealer admits directing co-defendants to target witness
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Pensacola man who was facing a trial on drug charges pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to tamper with a witness, admitting that he directed co-defendants to prevent a Baldwin County woman from testifying against him. According to John Michael Mathurin’s written plea agreement, the intimidation...
