Court docs: 120 mph in a 45 mph zone, Mobile man facing multiple charges
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile man is facing multiple felony charges following his arrest on January 15 by Mobile County Sheriff’s deputies. According to Metro jail records, 32-year-old Jacob Tyler Wheeler is charged with trafficking fentanyl, resisting arrest, attempt to elude, using a false identity and possession...
Fight at Mobile high school leaves one student injured, another detained
One student was left injured at Williamson High School Wednesday morning after being cut during a fight. According to the Mobile Police Department, the incident involved two juvenile boys. The victim suffered minor injuries. The other juvenile was detained by police. It is unclear what object was used to cut...
Southwest Alabama to share in more than $40 million in grants for road projects
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WALA) - A number of road projects in southwest Alabama are among those slated to receive grants awarded as part of the Rebuild Alabama initiative. More than $40 million in state transportation funds is being awarded for this year to cities and counties throughout the state for 25 road and bridge...
Fairhope’s Trinity Presbyterian Church to hold free concert
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 20, 2026 FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Trinity Presbyterian Church in Fairhope is set to hold a free Opera and Musical Theatre Gala concert with a Choral Showcase. The free event, located at 545 South Mobile Street, Suite 100, is set for Saturday, Jan. 24, […]
Southern University Human Jukebox to perform at Senior Bowl
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Southern University’s Human Jukebox marching band will perform at the Panini Senior Bowl on Jan. 31 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The band announced the performance on social media on Wednesday. The 1:30 p.m. CT kickoff will feature the Human Jukebox throughout the game.
UPDATE: Man found deceased in front yard with multiple stab wounds
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Police said they are working a death investigation in the 6800 block of Victor Road. Police said they are waiting for investigators to arrive for additional details. FOX10 News is working to get more information.
Theodore man arrested after assault call to Walmart
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 21, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers have arrested a local man after they responded to an assault call on Jan. 17 at the Dawes Road Walmart. According to an MPD news release, 30-year-old John Scott of Theodore was arrested on Tuesday, […]
Case against alleged Big Creek Lake trespasser delayed until May
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — The case against a man charged with trespassing on Big Creek Lake has been delayed until May. Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood requested the case be continued because a civil suit brought by MAWSS against the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources “will have a direct...
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office investigating death at Axis steel mill
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 20, 2026 AXIS, Ala. (WKRG) — Deputies with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a death that happened at the SSAB Americas steel mill. The death happened sometime in the early afternoon on Tuesday. This story is developing. News 5 will update this...
Flood-trapped mother dog and puppies saved by rescuers in southern Mississippi
A mother dog and her newborn puppies were rescued last Friday after Mississippi floodwaters surrounded the area where they were chained outside, prompting an urgent response from local animal rescuers.
