Baldwin County deputies arrest two, foil attempts at child exploitation
Bay Minette, Ala. (WALA) - Baldwin County sheriff’s deputies arrested two suspected child predators in two days. Both men allegedly tried to meet what they thought was a 14-year-old for sex. It’s the third arrest of its kind since September. From the dark web to chat rooms in...
Mobile County school board fires Theodore High bookkeeper over alleged discrepancies
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile County school board Thursday upheld the termination of Theodore High School’s bookkeeper after hearing testimony of discrepancies so glaring that an auditor recommended the school be put in receivership. At a hearing requested by Courtney Davis to contest her firing, a lawyer for...
Medical Moment: New Treatment for Liver Cancer with USA Health’s Natalie Bath
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — USA Health’s Dr. Natalie Bath joined WKRG to discuss new treatments for liver cancer. In the video above, Bath shares what new technology offers patients with liver tumors, who may be a candidate for these new treatments, and how the treatments work.
Mobile roadway to reopen Thursday after two-year closure, $25 million project
On Thursday, Mobile-area officials will celebrate the reopening of a heavily traveled corridor in the middle of the city that has been closed for two years. South McGregor Avenue connects the western end of Dauphin Street to Airport Boulevard, making it a popular way to access the busy Airport Boulevard corridor – or...
UPDATE: Victim, suspect in Foley shooting knew each other
The search for a gunman continues in Baldwin County after a shooting in Foley that left one man fighting for his life.
Baldwin County child predator operation leads to man’s arrest
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 11, 2025 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office said a man from Malcom, Alabama, has been arrested after he allegedly tried to solicit a child for sexual purposes. Wednesday, Dec. 10, deputies arrested 44-year-old Jeremy Dane Windle. They...
Alabama Mother Learns in Court That 7-Year-Old Son Died After 90 mph Crash She...
MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA — A 34-year-old Alabama mother accused of causing a high-speed crash that killed her 7-year-old son learned of his death for the first time during a court hearing, where prosecutors also revealed new details about the chaotic events leading up to the tragedy. Her father, who attended the...
Mobile County Sees Rise in Respiratory Illnesses; Clinics Report More Patients
Mobile County, Alabama, is seeing more cases of upper respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and RSV. As of late November 2025, local rates are still below the state average. Clinics report more patients, especially children, which has led to longer wait times. Adults are also getting sick with these...
Capital murder trial begins for Wilmer man accused in 2021 slaying
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Testimony began today in the capital murder trial of a Wilmer man accused of a 2021 slaying. Jeffery Blackston is accused of killing 27-year-old Troy Barnhill on Moffett Road. Police say he confessed. Law enforcement officers found Barnhill with significant injuries inside his home. Blackston...
People using AI to save on car repairs
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - From decoding error messages on your dashboard to changing car air filters, people are turning to AI for help with car repairs—often before even reaching out to a mechanic. Car repairs can be pricey, and the costs seem to only be going up. A recent...
