Baldwin County commissioner concerned after announcement of 4500‑acre solar project in Stockton
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — The developer of a massive solar farm planned for North Baldwin County has agreed to meet with residents in the coming weeks to discuss their plans, according to Baldwin County Commission Chairman Jeb Ball. 4500 acres of timberland, unzoned and unincorporated, is the proposed...
Judge imposes maximum sentence on Wilmer man for ‘pure evil’ murder
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile County Circuit Judge Ben Brooks had little discretion in sentencing Jeffery Blackston for the 2021 murder of Troy Barnhill. Blackston’s conviction on a capital murder charge mandated a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. But labeling the crime “pure evil” and...
Valentine’s Day chocolates and more at Peterbrooke Chocolatier
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Dell and Lee Cartledge, the local owners of Peterbrooke Chocolatier Pensacola on Palafox, join us to talk about how their shop prepares for one of the sweetest weeks of the year... Valentine’s Day!. Dell and Lee walk us through simple chocolate-making steps and shares tips...
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after fiery crash on I-65, MPD investigating
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Police are investigating a fiery motorcycle crash on I-65 northbound between Government and Airport. This all happened Feb. 4 around 6:30 p.m. Authorities confirmed the motorcyclist was transported to the hospital. His condition is unknown at this time. MPD said the cause of the crash...
Investigators search pond for missing Theodore family
The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is searching a pond as part of the investigation into the missing Theodore family.
Mobile police arrest twins on suspicion of organized retail theft
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 5, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Three people sought by Mobile Police in two separate cases have all been identified, and two have been arrested, according to police officials. On Jan. 29, Mobile Police asked for the public’s help in finding a man caught on […]
Judge rejects Mobile man’s excuse for trial no-show, holds him contempt
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A man who skipped out on part of his criminal trial last month will have to go to jail for three days. Mobile County Circuit Judge Jill Phillips conducted a two-day hearing to determine why Otha Shamburger failed to comply with an order that he show up for his trial on a charge of shooting into...
Crash closes I-10 lane in Baldwin County
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 6, 2026 UPDATE (3:45 P.M.): The eastbound lane on I-10 previously closed due to a crash is now open and clear, News 5 has learned. BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A two-vehicle crash has closed a lane on I-10 in Baldwin County. According to a […]
Mobile and Baldwin County on alert: Secret Service finds 3 credit card skimmers
SOUTH ALABAMA (WKRG) — A two-day Secret Service operation in Mobile and Baldwin Counties aimed to keep your credit card information in your wallet and out of the hands of skimmers. News 5 had the chance to ride along with agents and officers as they went store to store looking for these devices. They’re hidden […]
‘Cows eat free’ at upcoming Chick-fil-A opening in Mobile County
“Cows eat free” as Chick-fil-A opens a new Alabama restaurant on Thursday. According to information provided by the chain, a new restaurant will open in Saraland at 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. The store is at 1405-A Industrial Parkway, just west of Exit 13 on I-65. The address is opposite a Publix shopping center.
