Two deaths from cyclospora outbreak confirmed
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: The first deaths from the cyclospora outbreak are confirmed. And, health experts warn the outbreak continues to grow. We’re taking a look at these cases, what health experts say is causing the outbreak and what you can do to help keep from getting sick.
Man arrested in connection to Daphne stabbing after more than a week on the...
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - Authorities have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing that occurred last week in Daphne. Robert Marion is charged with aggravated assault. He was arrested early Tuesday after being on the run from authorities for more than a week. Police said the incident occurred last...
NBC 15 Investigation: Mobile Co. elementary school fees raise questions about Alabama law
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — A $5 mandatory fee at one Mobile County elementary school has been withdrawn after parents complained and a school board member said the requirement violated Alabama law. After NBC 15 News asked Mobile County Public Schools about the fee, Pearl Haskew Elementary in Irvington sent a text to paren
Chipley man with warrants in two Florida Counties found in Alabama
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Chipley man who is accused of sexual battery on a minor. An investigation was launched after Washington County law enforcement was notified of the allegations against 39-year-old Michael Thomas Makera. Investigators o
Man accused of dragging Mobile police officer with vehicle during chase
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 4, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers have arrested a man after he allegedly dragged an officer by his vehicle while trying to run from them. According to an MPD news release, 29-year-old Chandler Bell Jr was arrested and charged with second-de
USA Health Children’s and Women’s welcomes record number of babies in July
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 3, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital welcomed a record number of babies in July. According to a USA Health news release, the hospital welcomed 324 babies during July 2026, including 18 sets of twins. This broke the number of […]
Man arrested in deadly south Alabama stabbing
One person has been arrested in south Alabama in connection to a deadly stabbing Monday evening. According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a stabbing on Wash Branch Road in Bay Minette Monday evening where a man was found dead from several stab wounds. The alleged...
Mobile Council to consider $200K federal grant for homeless outreach team expansion
Mobile's Homeless Outreach Team could soon get a boost. On Tuesday, city council members will decide whether to authorize Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis to apply for up to $200,000 through the U.S. Justice Department's Community Policing Development Microgrants Program. According to Dr. Kendell Young, the city's Homeless Outr
ARC Baldwin County circuit court challenge dismissed, administrative appeal continues
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A Baldwin County judge has approved ARC Baldwin County’s request to dismiss its legal challenge to the Alabama Department of Mental Health’s decision to shut it down, moving the case out of circuit court and back into the state’s administrative appeals process.
Mobile Police investigating shooting that left man injured
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 3, 2026 MOBILE, Ala (WKRG) – The Mobile Police Department said it is investigating a shooting that left one man injured. According to an MPD spokesperson, officers responded to a call of a shooting on Monday, Aug. 3, around the 1900 block of Eoline Street, […]
