ECSO investigating shooting at The Wharf
The 22-year-old victim apparently shot himself accidentally at an event hosted by The Wharf on the Quietwater Beach Boardwalk, the sheriff’s office said.
Dick Russell’s BBQ closes a day early after busy Saturday
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A beloved Mobile restaurant closes for good a day early. According to a Facebook post from Dick Russell’s BBQ, they had such a good turnout on Saturday that they sold out of food and won’t be able to open on Sunday. They originally planned to have their last day of meal […]
Alabama Faces Marginal Severe Storm Risk Sunday as Scattered Storms Turn More Numerous Across...
BIRMINGHAM — Alabama’s weather pattern holds steady Sunday, with partly sunny, hot, and humid conditions continuing statewide as the Storm Prediction Center defines a marginal risk, or Level 1 of 5, of severe thunderstorms for most of the state, with scattered storms most active from noon to midnight and turning more n
Sizzling heat for the Gulf Coast
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - While we’re watching the tropics, the biggest weather story continues to be the dangerous heat. Afternoon heat index values will range from 100° to 107° this weekend, with many locations expected to experience 105° to 111° by early next week if the hotter forecast scenario develops.
Officer involved in deadly incident identified
Police responded to the are of 55th and Pine Streets on July 12 at around 5:50 p.m. for a welfare check.
ESCO investigating apparent accidental shooting at private event
The 22-year-old victim apparently shot himself accidentally early Saturday morning, July 18, at an event hosted by The Wharf on the Quietwater Beach Boardwalk , the sheriff’s office said.
Mobile Alabama County Police Officer Accused of Gambling Away Most of Incapacitated Wife’s Funds...
Prichard, Alabama Police Sgt. Aaron Tucker, as well as his sister, have been removed as co-conservators of Tucker's wife. Former Saraland Police Officer Jackie Tucker was left incapacitated after being shot in the line of duty over a decade ago. A Mobile County Probate Judge determined that much of the...
Vermont firm wins contract to dismantle Navy ship in Mobile
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from July 17, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Vermont company will be working in Mobile after being awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to dismantle a decommissioned Navy ship, according to the U.S. Department of War. The department released a list of contracts awarded July 15,
David Rainer: Snook becoming more common in Alabama coastal waters
In the past, a fish with common in its name has been practically non-existent in Alabama’s coastal waters. However, anglers are increasingly encountering the common snook along Alabama’s beautiful coast, quite a distance from its traditional range in South Florida. As Alabama anglers started hooking these fish with a l
MCHD confirms 2 cases of parasite-caused stomach illness amid national outbreak
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The CDC has confirmed more than 1,600 cases of a parasite causing severe stomach illness across the nation. The Mobile County Health Department says two of those cases are in Mobile County. Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness caused by the parasite cyclospora. Health officials say the...

















