‘She was an inspiration to so many’ Mobile remembers Dolly Parton
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s fair to say that many people loved Dolly Parton. Here on the Gulf Coast, she held a special place in many of our hearts. “I’ve listened to Dolly pretty much my whole life. I’m from a really small country town, so we just kind of grew up listening to her,” […]
Community Job Fair at Mobile Convention Center
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Join the upcoming Community Job Fair and discover exciting opportunities with Oak View Group (Regions Arena, Saenger Theatre, and Mobile Convention Center). Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, seasonal, or event-based positions, there’s something for everyone!. WHEN: Wednesday, August
Mobile hosts Last Day to Play at Lavretta Park before $1.1M upgrade
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 25, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile is hosting the ‘Last Day to Play’ ahead of a playground replacement at Lavretta Park, the first upgrade since 2001. According to a city news release, the playground is set to be demolished and replaced […]
City of Mobile drops automatic breed-based ‘high-risk’ classification after public pushback
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile city leaders are making changes to a proposed overhaul of the city’s animal ordinance after hearing concerns from neighbors and local pet businesses. The proposal has drawn questions over how the city defines “high-risk” animals and how those rules could affect certain pets and...
MCSO: 1 in custody following vehicle chase, crash
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - One person was taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash Tuesday. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office said deputies with the narcotics unit took the suspect into custody after the suspect crashed at Isabella Street and Moffett Road. Officials said the...
Mobile County Animal Shelter announces bites & barks event in September
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 25, 2026 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Animal Shelter is hosting a family-friendly event this September. According to an MCAS news release, ‘Bites & Barks in the Park’ will take place at Chickasabogue Park on Sept. 25. The event will feature dog […]
Attorney says woman accused of impersonation was working as private investigator
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — An attorney for a Gulf Shores woman indicted on charges of impersonating a state investigator says she was working openly as a licensed private investigator when she interviewed a witness in a Mobile County civil case. Tobi Lynn Libbra was indicted by a Mobile...
Mobile mayor says city should not fund Amtrak service forever
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile’s mayor said the city remains committed to Amtrak service but does not believe the city should have to pay for it indefinitely. Mobile is in year two of a three-year deal to help subsidize Gulf Coast passenger rail. Cost of the deal. The deal...
Surprise move: Prichard Mayor places entire force on leave
PRICHARD, Ala — Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis has placed the remaining officers in the Prichard Police Department on 30 days of administrative leave, according to multiple sources. The move comes as the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office continues its temporary takeover of law-enforcement services in the city. Sheriff Paul
Mobile firewomen set Alabama records at regional challenge
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 25, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Fire Rescue Department Ladies Combat Challenge Team represented well at the Southeast Regional Firefighter Challenge Classic this weekend, according to the MFRD. According to an MFRD Facebook post, Captain Jennifer Nelson and Fi
