West Indies Salad: the story behind the Gulf Coast staple
While I have plenty of family from The Gulf Coast who I’ve enjoyed a basket of crab claws with, I’m hesitant to admit that I never tried West Indies Salad […]
Mobile plans tougher animal control laws amid growing community concerns
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Citizens have been pleading with Mobile city leaders to do more to address animal abuse and roaming dogs. During Tuesday's city council meeting Cynthia Long spoke about a case on Louise Drive. She's the third speaker in recent weeks to speak at their public meetings about animal control issues.
‘Unlawful entry & police misconduct:’ Attorneys for Semmes business owner shot 5 times by...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The attorneys of Johnny Bowman Jr., owner of Bowman’s Auto Air, who was shot five times by police inside his own business, are now speaking out. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office has finished its investigation, and the DA’s office is now handling this. A grand jury will now decide if any...
Mobile woman arrested after threatening to shoot store employee, police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A 27-year-old Mobile woman was arrested and booked into Mobile County Metro Jail Tuesday after she allegedly left a store with unpaid merchandise and then threatened to shoot an employee while in the store parking lot, according to police. Apryl McLeod is charged with first-degree robbery,...
Mobile County man arrested after allegedly stabbing dog to death
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 13, 2026 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a man after he allegedly stabbed a family dog to death. According to MCSO officials, 22-year-old Frank Conley stabbed the dog, “Bell,” in the abdomen, puncturing her lungs...
19-year-old accused of firing gun near Murphy High School
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Breaking now, a 19-year-old is in Metro Jail charged with firing a gun in city limits. According to court records, Tyrese Moore is charged with shooting a gun on Friday, near 100 South Carlen St which is Murphy High School’s address. We’ve asked Mobile Police...
Lease to end for restaurant at historic Alabama beach landmark
It appears a coastal Alabama restaurant known for its one-of-a-kind beachfront vantage point will lose its lease regardless of the outcome of ongoing litigation with a property owners association. It’s the latest chapter in a fracas that has made waves on Dauphin Island for several years now. Late last week,...
US Navy Christens Final Spearhead Expeditionary Transport Ship
The US Navy has christened its 16th and final Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship, the USNS Lansing (EPF 16), at Austal’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. The program, now nearing completion, is part of the US Department of Defense’s effort in the early 2000s to field high-speed logistics vessels able to...
Improvements coming to Dauphin Street corridor near Interstate 65
Mobile, Ala. — The City of Mobile will soon begin long-planned infrastructure improvements and traffic safety enhancements to the Dauphin Street corridor near the intersection of Interstate 65. With support from federal transportation dollars and ALDOT, the City of Mobile will be making modifications to Dauphin...
Made-in-Mobile supernatural thriller gets screening at Crescent Theater
A home-grown, independent supernatural thriller that got a second life thanks in part to “Mystery Science Theater 3000” is about to claw its way into Mobile’s Crescent Theater. Fighting Owl Films recently released a trailer for “Demon Squad: Tooth and Claw” that features plenty of Mobile scenery....
