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 […]
Vehicle crash at 24th and Locust knocks down traffic light pole
According to Quincy Police Department, the driver had minor injuries.
City of Mobile considering a new marina to boost tourism
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — As talks stir about building a marina in Mobile, a feasibility study is being proposed by city leaders to find out where the best spot would be for construction. This comes as the city continues to grow its entertainment scene. “A lot of people in, like, the Gulf Coast have […]
Big weather changes are coming
A chance of rain this weekend could cool temperatures down.
Mobile juvenile murder case bound over to grand jury
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A judge ordered a murder case against a 19-year-old Mobile man to a grand jury following a preliminary hearing Wednesday. Jametrius Jackson is charged with murder in the death of Keyonte Mingo, 17, who was shot while riding in a car with four other people early on July 5. Mingo died at the hospita
