Mobile Sheriff’s Office: Man shot Saturday in Whistler area
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile County Sheriff’s office says one man was shot Saturday afternoon at an apartment complex on Wolf Ridge Road and the search is for a suspect. MCSO says on August 29 at about 1:22 p.m. deputies with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office responded...
City of Mobile to host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 28, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in September. According to a city news release, the event will take place at Seals Community Center on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This […]
Mobile sets major Jimmy Buffett events near third anniversary of his death
It was Friday, September 1, 2023 on a Labor Day weekend. Just like in Jimmy Buffett’s breakout hit, ‘Come Monday.’ The Buffett-penned song turned out to be somewhat prophetic. Singer/songwriter/novelist Jimmy Buffett died that day. Three years later, the city of his upbringing has organized major commemorations. Septem
MoonPie Over Mobile teases main musical performance date release
Video above: From the WKRG.com Archives — Moonpie over Mobile MOBILE, Ala (WKRG) – The MoonPie Over Mobile New Year Celebration has announced a countdown to unveil the main musical guests to ring in 2027. According to a Facebook post, the main musical act for the MoonPie Over Mobile Celebration will be announced on Tue
City of Prichard responded to water main break Friday afternoon
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 28, 2026 PRICHARD, Ala (WKRG) – The City of Prichard announced that a water main break occurred in a major area. According to a Facebook post from the Prichard Public Services Department, a water main break occurred Friday afternoon, Aug. 28, in the Eight Mile […]
UPDATE: All lanes now clear on U.S. 45 in Mobile County
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - UPDATE: All lanes are now clear. EARLIER STORY: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, says an accident has shut down all lanes of U.S. 45 near the 13 mile marker of Mobile County. Here is the post on the agency’s Facebook page:. ·. MOBILE...
Exclusive: NBC 15 reviews transcript, hears audio in investigator’s impersonation charges
Which company was Tobi Libbra working for during the incident?. Why did prosecutors allege Tobi Libbra impersonated a peace officer?. MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — The attorney for a Gulf Shores private investigator indicted on impersonation charges says a recording of the interaction at the center of
Africatown mural unveiled at Mobile County Training School library
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A new mural was unveiled inside the Mobile County Training School library. The artwork honors the history of Africatown. The school originally served as the first public high school for Black students in Mobile County. School board member Dr. Reginald Crenshaw, along with alumni Cleon and...
USA Health, UnitedHealthcare in contract dispute
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A contract dispute is underway between USA Health and UnitedHealthcare. The hospital system said the dispute involves University Hospital and Children’s & Women’s Hospital. USA Health said if an agreement can’t be reached by the end of next month, the contract will expire.
Mobile boutique to celebrate 70th anniversary with party, giveaway
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 28, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Tiny Town is celebrating 70 years in Mobile with its very own birthday party. According to a news release, since 1956, Tiny Town has been serving Mobile and Gulf Coast families by dressing babies and kids in quality clothes […]
