University of South Alabama students impacted by Amazon Web Service outage
Students and faculty at the University of South Alabama are experiencing an outage for their canvas system which allows professors and students to communicate about course material daily.
Prichard PD seeking public’s assistance locating missing man
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Prichard Police are seeking the public’s assistance locating a missing man. Police said Edmund Reed, 60, was last seen at the intersection of Lott Road and University Boulevard. Officials said a Semmes Police Department officer responded to the Hill Trucking Dirt Pit in reference to...
Part of Airport Boulevard to close temporarily
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A portion of Airport Boulevard will close briefly tomorrow for work to be done, according to a City of Mobile news release. A “small portion” of Airport Boulevard, just west of Pinehill Drive, will close temporarily on Thursday while Alabama Power crews install a power line across the road. The...
Winn-Dixie to close over 30 grocery stores in 5 states — including some locations...
Some of the shuttering store fronts have already been claimed by other grocers.
Mobile man convicted of 2023 murder sentenced
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man convicted of a 2023 murder has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, despite the state asking for life, News 5 has learned. In August, 55-year-old Samuel Grace was found guilty of the intentional murder of Patrick Orr, who was killed in April 2023. Orr was reportedly walking […]
City of Mobile to host warrant clinic for traffic offenses Friday, Nov. 7
Mobile, Ala. — The City of Mobile is once again teaming up with the nonprofit Growing Real Alternatives Everywhere (GRAE) to host a Warrant Clinic for traffic-related offenses on Nov. 7. Led by the City of Mobile Legal Department and the Mobile Municipal Court, this will be the fourth...
Video: Have You Ever Seen Deer In Alabama Do This?
Imagine deer hitting the waves at Smith Lake—who knew they could tube? A hilariously unexpected sight that captures Alabama's quirky charm.
Foley PD: Man killed in Beach Express accident involving seven vehicles
FOLEY, Ala. (SBG) — According to Foley Police, on Wednesday, October 22, at around 2:30 p.m., the Foley Police Department received a call of an accident at the intersection of the Foley Beach Express and Highway 98 involving multiple vehicles. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a...
UPDATE: Man arrested after escaping chase, MCSO says
UPDATE (9:02 p.m.): News 5 has learned more information regarding the chase earlier in the day. Bobby Wayne Rodgers has been arrested, according to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office. MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who escaped a chase with...
Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association brings Halloween fun to the community with Trunk or...
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – The Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association is inviting the community to their trunk or treat event. It’s happening Sunday, October 26 at the MAMGA den on MAMGA Drive from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. There will be bounce houses, face painting and treats for kids. Marcus Catchings joined Cherish on the […]
