Flags pay tribute to fallen Alabama soldiers: ‘Every day is Veterans Day’
Joseph Buschell envisions a day when evergreen wreaths line every gravesite at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery, offering a uniform tribute to those who served. Until that goal becomes possible, he said the commitment shown by Cub Scouts and community volunteers carries the same spirit of remembrance. On...
When no one shows up for her 7-year-old’s birthday party, Daphne mom turns to...
It was supposed to be a birthday party at a park in Daphne. But just one look at 12 seven-year-old Kyle Workman, and it wasn't hard to see the party wasn't going well. In fact, that's why his mom posted his sad-faced picture on Facebook Sunday. "For two years he's...
Mobile Mayor to convene the first meeting of Safer Communities Taskforce
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — On Tuesday, December 16, Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis will convene the first meeting of the “Safer Communities Task Force,” a group of local leaders focused on strengthening violence-prevention efforts across the City of Mobile. This Task Force, established by Mayor Cheriogotis, will...
Ex-police sergeant, wife plead not guilty to evidence tampering
The indictment against Gary and Courtney Rogers stems from a fatal traffic wreck last year involving their son.
Mobilians cross state lines for chance at $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WKRG) — Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is worth more than $1 billion, and even though the lottery is not legal in Alabama, plenty of people are crossing state lines for a chance to win. News 5 crews went and bought some tickets, and spoke with those who drove in from Mobile. Cashier Elizabeth...
Pilot in fatal plane crash was picking up parachutes from Irvington, airport owner says
IRVINGTON, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office on Monday identified the pilot who died when his plane crashed Saturday. John Jenista had just taken off from Roy E. Ray Airport to return home to Florida’s Escambia County when the plane went down in a wooded area just south of the small airstrip. Robby...
Facebook post saves Daphne boy’s birthday party
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - What began as an empty guest list quickly turned hopeful for 7-year-old Kyler Workman on his birthday after his mother’s Facebook post brought dozens of strangers to his rescue. Kyler turned seven yesterday, but was heartbroken when no one showed up for his party at...
Employee at Mobile business arrested, charged with theft
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 15, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — An employee at a Mobile business was arrested and charged with theft after police say she conspired with a customer to steal merchandise. Officers responded to Academy Sports & Outdoors at 3725 Airport Boulevard on Friday, Dec. 12, at […]
Alabama’s death penalty focus: Five counties account for nearly half of sentences since 2012
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An Alabama Reflector analysis of executions in the state over the past decade shows five of the state’s 67 counties account for almost half of the total number of death sentences imposed since 2012. The five counties have a population of about 1.7 million people,...
Two Mobile Infirmary nurses injured after woman allegedly assaulted them
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 15, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two nurses were injured on Sunday after a woman allegedly assaulted them, Mobile Police said. Officers were called to Mobile Infirmary at about 7 p.m. in response to an assault on a healthcare worker. When officers arrived, they learned...
