Police searching for missing man in Florida
FLORIDA — The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man. According to a post from the sheriff’s office, John Wesley Rollins III was last seen driving in the Summerdale area. Authorities said he was operating an unlicensed 2007 Ford Econoline van that has a dent on the...
Class ring lost for decades returned to Iraq War victim’s family
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A class ring missing for decades has been returned to the family of Brett Hunter, an Irvington resident killed in Iraq 21 years ago. The ring was discovered by a mother and son using a metal detector at Perdido Pass and returned to Hunter’s family through a Facebook post, bringing unexpected and...
New details emerge on dog attack outside Collins-Rhodes Elementary School
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) -New details have emerged about a dog attack that occurred outside Collins-Rhodes Elementary School last Tuesday. According to Prichard Animal Resources, one student and one teacher were bitten during the incident. The school had initially informed parents via email that two students and a...
Mobile police chase ends in fatal crash on South Fulton Street
The crash resulted in the car catching fire, according to Mobile Police Department. The identity of the driver has not been released.
‘Life of the party’: Prichard toddler shot in head slowly recovering
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — A local two-year-old continues his recovery months after he was shot in the head while sleeping at Prichard’s Saint Stephens Woods apartments. Kash has come a long way since the shooting in June, said his mother, Kersheta Ross. “Every day I wake up, I have to see, you know, this scar […]
OWA Parks & Resort: Fairhope Soap Company
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Studio10 took a trip to OWA to visit its Fairhope Soap Company location. Fresh fragrant, irresistible! Step into a swirl of scent and color at Fairhope Soap Company. Every bar is handmade right on-site with natural ingredients and a dash of Southern charm. Explore luxurious soaps,...
Fairhope suicide rate increases, Alabama ranks 49th for care access
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — This is supposed to be a joyful time of year, but many suffer from the "holiday blues." Vets Recover on Springhill Avenue in Mobile provides support 24/7 for veterans in need. Founder John Kilpatrick says the distress calls typically start going up around Thanksgiving.
Port of Africatown launches community beautification initiative in downtown Prichard
PRICHARD, Ala. (NBC 15) — The Port of Africatown kicked off its new Community Beautification Initiative Saturday with a volunteer-led planting project in downtown Prichard. The effort marks the first phase of a long-term plan to enhance public spaces and offer residents meaningful volunteer opportunities. Volunteers...
Foley to upgrade traffic signal on Miflin Road in push for improved traffic control
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 22, 2025 FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Foley is partnering with Alabama highway officials to coordinate traffic signals around town, including upgrading a signal on Miflin Road. A City of Foley news release said the signal at Miflin Road between Alabama Highway 59...
Millions hit the road for Christmas travel as safety campaign begins
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Millions of people are traveling to their holiday destinations with just days remaining until Christmas, creating busy conditions on roadways across the region. Popular travel stops like Buc-ee’s are seeing heavy traffic as people make pit stops for fuel and snacks on their way to spend...
