Airbus addresses metal panel issues with A320 passenger planes
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Airbus is facing a new problem on some of its planes. The aerospace company announced today it has identified an issue with metal panels on some A320 passenger planes. A spokesperson said a very limited number of planes will need to be fixed. The company says...
Pet of the Week: Dolores, the friendly terrier-mix
Our Pet of the Week is a terrier-mix named Dolores.
Pet of the Week: ‘Tough Guy’
Meet our Pet of the Week “Tough Guy” from City of Mobile Animal Services. Tough Guy is believed to be a German Shepherd mix. Melanie Cook with the shelter says Tough Guy came in as a stray. He has a very sweet disposition and knows how to sit for a treat.
Mobile police investigate gunfire at apartments
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 1, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Several vehicles were hit by gunfire at an apartment complex in Mobile on Thursday evening, according to a Mobile Police Department news release. Officers were called to the Crossing at Pinebrook Apartments at 3804 Cabana Boulevard in...
Man sentenced to 20 years for 2022 Prichard murder
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 1, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A man arrested in connection with a 2022 Prichard murder has pleaded guilty to felony murder. Justin Morrissette withdrew his previous plea of not guilty and submitted a guilty plea for the murder of Justin Battiste. He received a […]
MAWSS rejects lone bid for boat rental facility on Big Creek Lake
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System, which had hoped to award a contract for a boat rental facility on Big Creek Lake, rejected the lone bid it received Monday. The utility hopes the boat rental facility will address complaints over its decision in February to...
Drive-by shooting injures man in Mobile, Alabama
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 1, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A male was injured Wednesday during a drive-by shooting, according to the Mobile Police Department. Officers were called to the 600 block of Reynolds Avenue on Wednesday, just before 6 p.m., in reference to a shooting, according to an […]
Why Did a State Trooper Live on WC Griggs Campus in the 90s?
A recent conversation sparked an intriguing memory from the mid-90s to early 2000s. During this period, a state trooper was known to reside in a trailer situated in a field behind WC Griggs school. The presence of the trailer and its occupant was a source of curiosity for many, particularly the young students who...
Saraland City Schools to close for state championship game
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 1, 2025 SARALAND, Ala. (WKRG) — Saraland City Schools will close Friday as the Saraland Spartans travel to Birmingham to take on the Clay-Chalkville Cougars in the State Championship, according to the Saraland Board of Education. The 6A Championship game is set for 7...
Rip current statement issued for Mobile and Baldwin counties for Monday and Tuesday
At 11:18 p.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service issued a rip current statement valid from Monday 6 p.m. until Tuesday 6 p.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service describes, "Dangerous rip currents expected." "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,"...
