5 Major Retail Chains Closing Doors in Alabama: April 2026
From the busy malls of Birmingham and Huntsville to the growing communities in Mobile and Montgomery, here are the five major retail chains closing doors in Alabama this month. 1. Big Lots. Following its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy process and a failure to secure a buyer for several underperforming sites,...
Mobile Police chase ends in crash, arrest: MPD
Video above: Also on WKRG.com — Mobile police report 32 homicides in 2025, decrease in violent crimes overall MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Prichard man is behind bars after allegedly leading law enforcement on a Friday morning chase, according to the Mobile Police Department. According to an MPD news release, officers...
University of Mobile Honors Stefanie Willis with 2026 Samuel Boykin Medal of Excellence
MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile announces Stefanie Willis as the recipient of the 2026 Samuel Boykin Medal of Excellence, a prestigious award established in 2019 to honor the legacy of Samuel M. Boykin, the university’s first African American graduate. This medal recognizes outstanding African American alumni...
🚧 New Intracoastal Bridge to Open Before Memorial Day
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) says the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Baldwin County is on track to open two lanes of one-way traffic before Memorial Day. The bridge will temporarily operate with a one-way flow while construction continues in nearby areas.
Police body-cam footage isn’t public record in AL, release depends on the agency
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — The city of Semmes released body camera video exclusively to NBC 15 News this week showing an officer-involved shooting — a rare move in Alabama, where the footage is not considered public record. Under state law, agencies only have to show the footage to people who appear in the video or...
Girl fatally hit by vehicle, Mobile police say
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March 26, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officials said a girl hit by a vehicle Thursday afternoon has died. According to officials, they were called to a hospital around 2:40 p.m. on March 26 after receiving a report that a child had arrived […]
Another alleged victim of the ‘TikTok Trickster’ comes forward, says she sent him more...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Another woman says she may be a victim of the man police believe has scammed women across multiple states — a suspect investigators on the Gulf Coast have dubbed the “TikTok Trickster.”. The woman, who asked to remain anonymous because of safety concerns, told...
Driver ejected after truck crashes on Africatown Bridge in Mobile
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March 26, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A driver was ejected from his truck following a crash on a bridge in Mobile. News 5 has learned that a black truck crashed while driving on the Africatown Bridge. Officials say the driver was ejected. It is not […]
Explore a floating city aboard USS Alabama on America’s 250th birthday
Stepping back into history is one thing. Climbing through a real battleship and submarine, exploring and getting a glimpse into daily life of those who served on them is something else entirely. Spring tourists can experience a lot during a visit to USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park , 2703 Battleship Parkway,...
Former Spring Hill College student sues over mold in campus housing, court documents say
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A legal battle is brewing between Spring Hill College and a former student who claims mold in her campus housing gave her long-lasting health issues. Kacy Nalley graduated from Spring Hill in 2023, earning her nursing degree and playing soccer for the college. Court documents show she’s suing...
