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The 2025 Alabama People Against a Littered State (PALS) Governor’s Awards recently recognized groups, cities, counties and individuals that demonstrate outstanding commitment in litter control, recycling, local and statewide cleanup efforts, environmental education and volunteerism. Tammy Grace, a second-grade...

Mobile police are investigating a burglary and assault after a woman was struck by a gun, News 5 has learned.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A lawsuit filed this week alleges that the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System illegally shut off public access to Big Creek Lake at Fox Landing. In February, the utility closed public access, citing the risk of an invasive species contaminating the drinking supply. The utility then declared...

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala (WKRG) – The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with the deadly shooting on Tuesday in Chickasaw, according to Sheriff Paul Burch. 50-year-old Boris Steele was arrested and booked into the Mobile Metro Jail on Wednesday, Christmas Eve, at 9:32 PM. Police say he is the...

Looking for the most outrageously delicious burgers hiding in Alabama’s down-home restaurants?. These 8 local treasures serve up burger masterpieces that will make your taste buds dance with joy!. 1. Hamburger Heaven (Birmingham) When a restaurant calls itself “Heaven,” it’s making quite a bold promise. And...

For many people the holidays are a time to unwind with friends and family, but overdoing it can come with potential health risk that's referred to as "holiday heart syndrome."

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 24, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile teen has been arrested in connection with a shooting that took place on Brooke Avenue. According to the Mobile Police Department, law enforcement identified a suspect in reference to the shooting. 18-year-old William Roberts has...

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 24, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is investigating after gunshots hit a vehicle, News 5 has learned. According to the MPD, officers answered a shooting call on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at around 12:18 a.m. at 8130 Tanner Williams Road. Law...

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s beginning to look a lot like traffic on this Christmas Eve. From last-minute shoppers to holiday travelers, the roads are packed as families head out for the holidays. State troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency told WKRG News 5 that it’s one of the busiest and most...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Most children her age send Santa a long list of toys and games. But one local nine-year-old decided her Christmas letter wouldn’t be about what she wanted — it would be about what others needed. This Christmas, Caroline’s letter to Santa looked very different...