Attorney says woman accused of impersonation was working as private investigator
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — An attorney for a Gulf Shores woman indicted on charges of impersonating a state investigator says she was working openly as a licensed private investigator when she interviewed a witness in a Mobile County civil case. Tobi Lynn Libbra was indicted by a Mobile...
Mobile mayor says city should not fund Amtrak service forever
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile’s mayor said the city remains committed to Amtrak service but does not believe the city should have to pay for it indefinitely. Mobile is in year two of a three-year deal to help subsidize Gulf Coast passenger rail. Cost of the deal. The deal...
Surprise move: Prichard Mayor places entire force on leave
PRICHARD, Ala — Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis has placed the remaining officers in the Prichard Police Department on 30 days of administrative leave, according to multiple sources. The move comes as the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office continues its temporary takeover of law-enforcement services in the city. Sheriff Paul
Mobile firewomen set Alabama records at regional challenge
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 25, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Fire Rescue Department Ladies Combat Challenge Team represented well at the Southeast Regional Firefighter Challenge Classic this weekend, according to the MFRD. According to an MFRD Facebook post, Captain Jennifer Nelson and Fi
Fairhope man admits to embezzling more than $800,000, lying about brain tumor
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Fairhope man admitted in federal court Tuesday federal that he embezzled more than $800,000 from his employer – and then lied about having an inoperable brain tumor when questioned about the missing money. Gregory Andersen pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to theft of...
45-year-old woman faces assault charge in connection with stabbing
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A 45-year-old woman is facing an assault charge in connection with a stabbing that injured another woman Monday night, according to the Mobile Police Department. Catriva Watson of Mobile was booked into the Mobile County Metro Jail late Monday night on a second-degree assault charge. Officers...
Mobile police investigate intentional vehicle assault on Airport Boulevard: MPD
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 25, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A female was intentionally hit by a vehicle driven by another female, according to the Mobile Police Department. MPD officials said they were called to Aqua Huqqa on Airport Boulevard just before midnight on Monday, Aug. 24, for a […]
Mobile’s temporary interest income boost coming to an end
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis’ $404.1 million budget proposal forecasts a $12.8 million drop in revenue, a reduction almost entirely attributable to a cratering of interest income. City officials said it is not a surprise. The temporary jolt came from millions of dollars in revenue from interest...
Original Oyster House offers free lunch to first responders for 9/11 anniversary
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 24, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Original Oyster House announced it will offer free lunch to Mobile and Baldwin County firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement in recognition of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The release said the 19th Annual Never Forget Lunch
Mobile County Sportsplex expansion moves forward
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Plans are moving forward for more soccer fields and an aquatic center at the Mobile County Sportsplex. County Commissioner Connie Hudson said the aquatic center is on track to open at the end of September. The center will feature an indoor warm-up and instructional pool, as...
