Mobile residents’ input wanted for District 2 survey
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 24, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile is seeking input from District 2 residents in the form of a survey, News 5 has learned. The survey opened on Friday and will be available until Wednesday, Dec. 31, and can be submitted anonymously, […]
Mobile Police investigating body found in vacant lot dead from gunshot wound
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — According to Mobile Police, on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at approximately 7:38 a.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of Mott Drive S. in reference to a body that was discovered on a vacant lot. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim deceased from a gunshot wound.
One person found dead in Alabama, investigation underway
ALABAMA — Mobile police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Sunday morning. Officers responded just after 7:30 a.m. to the 1800 block of Mott Drive South, where a body was reported in a vacant lot, according to a news release from the Mobile Police Department. Authorities said the man had suffered...
Mt. Juliet Parking Violation Leads to Arrest of Woman Wanted for Felony Theft in...
Last night, what started as mere enforcement of parking rules at a Mapco near I-40 in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, unexpectedly spiraled into an apprehension that crossed state lines. Mt. Juliet Police were addressing a handicapped parking violation when they stumbled upon a 41-year-old Georgia woman who was wanted for...
Mobile volunteers deliver 11 pallets of Jamaica hurricane relief to Atlanta shipping center
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile woman spearheaded a community relief drive that collected 11 pallets of essential supplies for Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Kerry Cohen, a U.S. citizen born and raised in Jamaica, organized the two-week donation effort after the Category 5 storm devastated the island. With...
Local Cities Thanksgiving Closures And Schedule Changes
Residents in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley will see changes to city office hours and sanitation services during the Thanksgiving holiday week. Each city has adjusted garbage, recycling and debris pickup schedules around the Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, observance. Officials are urging...
Port of Mobile announces new developments for wetlands project
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Port Authority announced this week it is slated to receive RESTORE funding for its Wetlands Beneficial Use Project. MOBILE, Ala. Nov. 19, 2025 – The Alabama Port Authority today shared two major developments for the Upper Mobile Bay Wetlands Project—the only dedicated beneficial use...
2 dead following crash that shut down part of Lott Road
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - Two people died a fiery crash that shut down Lott Road (Alabama 217) near Lanier Lane in Sunday afternoon, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. After previously stating that two vehicles were involved, authorities this evening confirmed that the wreck happened around 3:55 p.m. about...
Area food bank holding its final Thanksgiving food distribution this week
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) - Prodisee Pantry says it is holding its final Thanksgiving food distribution this week. Prodisee Pantry will hold our final Thanksgiving food distribution Tuesday from 9-11:30am for Baldwin County residents who are food insecure. So far in this month of Thanksgiving, we’ve shared 1,273...
Foley Airport Renamed To Honor Former Mayor
Foley officials have renamed the Foley Municipal Airport to Holk Field in honor of former Mayor Arthur Holk. The change recognizes a family whose service to the city spans generations. The decision was made through a resolution passed by the Foley City Council. Family members of the late mayor attended the meeting...

















