United Way, TruBridge distribute holiday food boxes in Africatown
The United Way partnered with TruBridge to hand out boxes of food Friday morning in Africatown, providing holiday meals for families in need just days before Christmas.
Theodore woman receives new home for the holidays
THEODORE, Ala. (WKRG) — A local woman will celebrate Christmas in a brand new home all thanks to months of work from community volunteers. “Merry Christmas to me,” laughed Aislynn Reyes as she stood proudly outside her brand new home on Campanella Drive in Theodore. “I’m hoping that maybe I’ll be able to move in […]
Criminals ‘Jingle’ all the way to jail after Mobile Police operation
Video above: What to do if you witness a crime MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department spread its Christmas cheer by getting drugs off the street during a months-long “DIP Jingle” operation. An MPD release said the operation focused on illegal drug activity in the area of Dauphin Island Parkway. The...
Judge denies bond for Mobile man charged in fatal shooting
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A judge today denied bond for a Mobile man charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting. The shooting happened on Mott Drive near Saint Stephens Road. When police arrived, they found 32-year-old Marcel Miller dead from a gunshot wound. Mobile County District Judge Jennifer...
WKRG News 5 bids farewell to broadcast legend and morning anchor, Bill Riales
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — After a long and illustrious career in broadcast, WKRG News 5’s Bill Riales is headed for retirement. Join us all to wish Bill good luck in the next chapter of his life and thank him for his service to the community!
Amtrak Service To Get Platform Upgrades
Amtrak is expected to award a design contract soon for a permanent platform to replace the temporary aluminum platform in Mobile for its train route between Mobile and New Orleans, FOX10 News reports. Meanwhile, the city is working with Mott MacDonald to design a covering that will shelter passengers from the rain...
Manatee sighting in Fairhope raises concerns amid cold snap
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — A surprise visitor popped by Fly Creek Marina in Fairhope on Wednesday afternoon — people were greeted by a manatee near the docks. While it’s an unforgettable memory to stumble upon one of these sea cows, scientists said that this time of year is not ideal. “They don’t do very well […]
Mobile murder case moves forward despite courthouse outburst
UPDATE (5:05 p.m.): A Mobile man was not allowed in his own preliminary hearing after the judge heard Nicholas White yelling loudly on the other side of the doors where defendants normally enter the courtroom. As a result of the outburst, the judge carried on the hearing without the suspect in the courtroom. “He was...
Judge denies bond for man accused of stabbing father to death
Justin McGowan is facing murder charges. Mobile police say he killed his father early Tuesday morning.
Mobile Parks and Recreation Department to hold Christmas celebration
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 17, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Parks and Recreation Department is set to hold a Christmas celebration event. According to a City of Mobile news release, the free, family-friendly event will take place at the James Seals Community Center on Saturday, Dec....
