New record set for highest win in a single game on ‘The Price is...
The Mother's Day episode with the big win aired on Friday.
St. Luke’s girls soccer shuts out St. John Paul II in 4A State Championship
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 8, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The St. Luke Episcopal School girls soccer team is bringing the blue map home to Mobile. The Wildcats faced reigning champions St. John Paul II at John Hunt Park in Huntsville on Friday, May 8, ending the game with […]
Coast Guard promotion ceremony unfolds outside Fairhope hospital room
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Coast Guard found a special way to make sure one proud mom didn’t miss her daughter’s promotion. “She’ll have the anchors on her collar, and now everyone will look at her as a leader and know that she’s the chief,” Coast Guard Aviation Training […]
DeKalb Co. Sheriff: Police chase crosses state lines, ends with two arrested on multiple...
Two people were arrested on multiple charges after a police chase started in DeKalb County and crossed state lines.
Baldwin Health Awarded A Top Grade For Hospital Safety
Baldwin Health was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the spring 2026 grading round by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This prestigious rating recognizes Baldwin Health’s dedication to protecting patients from preventable harm and providing the highest standard of care in the region. The Leapfrog Group assigns an A-F grade to all general hospitals across...
Officials warning about new scams
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: Officials are warning about several new scams targeting millions of Americans — including folks here on the Gulf Coast. We’re taking a look at these new scams, how they work, what you need to look out for and how you can keep your information and your money safe.
Suspect in Mobile burglary arrested: MPD
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 7, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers arrested a man in connection with a burglary early Friday morning. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to 364 Azalea Road around 2:45 a.m. on Friday, May 8, for a report of […]
Judge denies self defense bid in LeFlore High School shooting case
A Mobile County judge has ruled against a former Leflore High School student's bid to dismiss charges related to a shooting at Leflore High School.
Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind evacuated after chemical smell reported
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind on Burma Road was evacuated after the staff reported a strong chemical odor in the building, officials say. The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department’s hazardous materials team performed a sweep of the school, including air monitoring, but found no hazardous materials, fire officials say. As a precaution, however, crews stayed on the scene ventilating rooms...
GoFundMe created to help pay for CJ Pitts funeral
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 7, 2026 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A GoFundMe has been created to help pay for the funeral and other expenses for fisherman CJ Pitts. 20-year-old Pitts originally went missing on April 30, around 2 a.m., while fishing on Cedar Point Pier. Officials said Pitts […]
