City of Mobile owes $800K in back rent, says County
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Commission said the City of Mobile owes more than $800,000 in back rent for Government Plaza. The county owns Government Plaza, with the city renting space there, but the last time the city paid any amount for their space was in September. The county increased the city’s...
2 teens arrested after attempting to steal from Mobile Walmart: police
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 8, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers arrested two 18-year-olds after they allegedly attempted to steal items from a local Walmart. The MPD news release said Lakyla Brooks and Tyriah Jones were arrested Sunday evening. Officials said they...
Fires at same Foley address prompt investigation
Two fires over the weekend at the same address in Foley has fire investigators and police looking for answers
Mobile Walmart incident: Woman hit with handgun
Video above: Violent crime statistics MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are investigating after a woman was struck with a gun multiple times at a local Walmart. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the store at Cottage Hill Road and University Boulevard around 4 a.m. on...
Mobile County Commission denies Chastang Landfill expansion request
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — The Mobile County Commission Monday morning denied an application by Waste Management to expand the Chastang Landfill in North Mobile County. The expansion request was to increase the daily volume of waste from 1,725 tons per day to 5,000 tons per day and expand the number of counties the site...
Pet of the Week: Sandra
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Meet Sandra, she is a 3-4 month old hound mix at the Mobile County Animal Shelter. This sweet pup is looking for her forever home. For more information, visit the shelter online.
Cold front sweeps through tonight, bringing breezy Monday and chilly temperatures by Tuesday morning
A strong cold front moves across the Gulf Coast tonight, bringing another round of light rain, increasing winds, and a sharp drop in temperatures to start the week.
Pet of the Week: Digit, the black and white terrier pup
Our Pet of the Week is a 4-to-5-month-old spaniel mix puppy named Digit.
MPD: Boy struck by gunfire while sitting on porch early Sunday morning
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Police Department is investigating after juvenile male victim was struck by gunfire early Sunday while he was sitting on the front porch of a home. This happened about 4 a.m. in the 1500 block of Dominick Street. Police said the boy suffered injuries that...
Florida man arrested after Mobile, Alabama woman’s body found in 1997 (cold case update)
Video above: 2024 Violent crime statistics in the U.S. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Florida man has been arrested in connection with the cold case murder of a Mobile woman in 1997. 66-year-old Andrew Dykes was arrested after investigators said DNA evidence linked him to the murders of Tanya Jackson and their 2-year-old...
