Cougar spotted near high school in Gresham
Another cougar has been spotted in a Gresham neighborhood, according to police.
Mediation fails to resolve dispute between Prichard mayor, council members
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Court-ordered mediation to try to resolve the dispute between Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis and the City Council has failed. The mayor and council have sued each other over a power dispute. The mayor in June asked a judge to rule that she acted within her authority to block the council from hiring
ATF investigating ‘major’ cybersecurity incident
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Wednesday announced an investigation into a “major” cybersecurity incident for which the Qilin ransomware group claimed responsibility.
New attorney seeks to seal filing in former Mobile Co. Sheriff’s Sgt. federal case
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (NBC 15) — A new court filing in the federal case against Daniel Holifield indicates he may be providing—or seeking to provide—information to investigators involving possible criminal conduct by people who have not been charged in his case. Defense attorney Dennis Knizley filed a...
Mobile teen accused of stealing car from Dollar General parking lot: MPD
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 27, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A car was allegedly stolen from the parking lot of a Mobile business, according to the Mobile Police Department. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the Dollar General at 300 Azalea Road around 7:45 p.m. […]
Emergency alert system in Baldwin County similar to one now available statewide
The state of Alabama announced earlier this week the activation of a new statewide notification system to alert the public to life-threatening emergencies. It is a system that Baldwin County has had in place for years.
Mobile man arrested after car chase ends in ditch, police say
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 27, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A car chase in Mobile Thursday ended with an arrest, according to the Mobile Police Department. According to an MPD news release, just after midnight Thursday, Aug. 27, officers attempted to stop a car in the area of Broad […]
Car crashes, destroys Mobile clothing store described as ‘mini earthquake’
UPDATE (8:31 p.m.): Shattered glass, busted walls and clothes thrown all around after a car crashes through Cato Fashion on Halls Mill Road. Around 4:30 Thursday afternoon, Kimberly Martin was working at a store next door when she heard a loud crash. “It was like a shake, a mini earthquake,” said Kimberly Martin. “Ever
WRC Brings Free Medical Services and Family Support Programs directly to Semmes
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is expanding its reach in the Semmes community to bring vital healthcare and family services directly to local residents. Starting September 1, WRC’s confidential, cost-free medical van will be stationed at the Semmes Community Center from 10 a.m. to 4...
WKRG celebrates National Dog Day (photos)
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 26, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s a doggone good day anytime you get to celebrate your four-legged family members, and that’s what the WKRG team is doing today for National Dog Day! Here are just some of the WKRG furry friends to make your […]
