Former Prichard police officer pleads guilty to possession of stolen guns
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A former Prichard police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal gun charge, admitting that investigators found stolen guns during a homicide investigation at his home. Mobile police investigators in February went to the home on Wesley Avenue that Ryan Spencer Phillips shared with San Juanita.
Mobile police officer struck; suspect arrested, officials say
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 19, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A man is behind bars after allegedly hitting a police officer during an arrest. According to a news release, officers were called to the 500 block of Hickory Street at around 11 p.m. on Monday, May 18, for a […]
Baldwin County’s best fried chicken just might be hiding in plain sight on U.S....
My ongoing quest to uncover the finest examples of gas station cuisine has taken me to places I didn’t know existed down roads that I hardly ever traverse. It has truly been a culinary journey of epic discovery, and one that I won’t soon forget. But it turns...
After just five years, Spanish Fort teacher’s remarkable journey earns Alabama’s top honor
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (NBC 15) — A big honor for Spanish Fort teacher Elizabeth Von Hofe. The Spanish Fort Elementary School teacher was officially honored as the state's teacher of the year during a celebration this morning at the school.. Von Hofe is a special education teacher who has...
Deep Roots Restaurant Group unveils custom Pinot Noir
A trip to Oregon wine country has officially made its way back to the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Rowser honored on 100th birthday
Florence H. Rowser is the most recent addition to the Centenarian Club when she celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday. The birthday celebration spanned two days across the community in honor of the birthday girl. A Saturday cookout with friends and family filled the day with laughter and well-wishes for...
Marshall’s Taylor wins SBC title for Arkansas State track
MOBILE, Ala. (KLTV) - Former Marshall Maverick Spencer Taylor accomplished a feat on Saturday for Arkansas State that hadn’t been done in 20 years when he won the 400-meter dash at the Sun Belt Conference outdoor track and field championships. Jason Brooks was the last Arkansas State athlete to...
Tru Colors murder trial enters second week with jury selection underway
The “Tru Colors” double-murder case entered its second week Monday as the court works to seat an impartial panel in a heavily publicized case.
Mobile robbery: Male demands cash, punches female, police say
Video above: Also on WKRG.com — Is violent crime going up in America? MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A male assaulted a female and demanded money after offering her a ride on Monday afternoon, according to the Mobile Police Department. Officers responded to a call around 1 p.m. on May 18 near Riverside Food Mart on […]
Daphne honors veterans advocate Dr. Barry Booth with key to city
Dr. Barry Booth reminded guests gathered in his honor Monday about the important work ahead: flags will be distributed to the graves at the Alabama Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spanish Fort on Saturday, ahead of Memorial Day services on Monday. As Booth often tells others, “Every day should be Veteran’s...
