City of Mobile promises more details into $14 million scam loss
The City of Mobile fired one employee and put two others on leave following the loss of nearly $15 million dollars to a scam connected to new municipal arena. Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis announced the action regarding staff while assuring the public that there’s no evidence that the crime was an “inside job.”
$14.7M fraud hit could mean $22.2M in bond payments for Mobile over 20 years
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — NBC 15 News has learned the nearly $15 million Mobile lost to fraud could carry a much higher price tag. The city borrowed the money and must still repay it with interest. Based on the bond’s scheduled payments, the $14.7 million loss accounts for an estimated $22.2 million in payments over 20 years, a calculation the city confirms is correct. One city employee has been fired and two others placed on paid administrative leave as the city investigates how the fraud happene
Nearly 400 pounds of prescription meds collected in Mobile
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 26, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department collected nearly 400 pounds of prescription medication in its annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. According to an MPD news release, during the event, which was held Saturday, Oct. 24, officers collected 389 pounds […]
The Gulf Coast Paddle & Racket Battle returns to Daphne on Nov. 7
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Gulf Coast Paddle & Racket Battle, presented by Baldwin Bone & Joint, returns Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will be at the Daphne Tennis & Pickleball Complex with benefits going to Rapahope Children’s Retreat Foundation. Chad Petri was joined on the red couch by Melissa McNichol and Will Wiggins to […]
Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre wins $100,000 grant from Impact 100
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 23, 2026 DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre has been awarded a major grant from Impact 100. According to a ESRT news release, Impact 100 Baldwin County named the theatre company a $100,000 grant for its project, “Amplifying Young Voices at the Nicholson […]
Bond set at $30,000 for man accused in deadly hit-and-run
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A bond hearing was held this morning for the man accused in a deadly hit-and-run. A judge set bond at $15,000 on each of two felony counts against Victor Carnes, for a total of $30,000. Investigators say Carnes left the scene of a multi-vehicle crash two...
Mobile 911 dispatcher faces disciplinary action after call before double homicide
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile County 911 dispatcher is facing disciplinary action after a call made hours before two women were killed in West Mobile. Mobile County 911 Director Robert Jackson said a review of the Oct. 12 call found the dispatcher made the wrong judgment by not transferring the call to the appropriate […]
Mayor: Mobile fraud investigation leads to one firing, two employees placed on leave
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — One City of Mobile employee has been fired and two others placed on paid administrative leave as the City investigates how $14.7 million was stolen, Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis said. In a statement, Cheriogotis said the theft involved a fraudster impersonating a legitimate vendor and...
Baldwin County Commission approves roundabout design
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - The Baldwin County Commission has posted on its Facebook page some highlights from the County Commission meeting this week. They include approving the design for a roundabout at the intersection of two county roads. Here is part of the post:. 5 Things from Today’s (Tuesday’s)...
Mobile Chamber to Honor Minority-owned Businesses at the 29th Annual Eagle Awards
The Mobile Chamber’s 29th Annual Eagle Awards and Eagle Business Forum will celebrate outstanding local minority-owned businesses and their contributions to the economy and community. This year’s honorees include B.E. Brown & Co. Mortuary, Easy Heating & Cooling and the Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the University...
