Mary Montgomery decides to appeal AHSAA probation, playoff ban
Mary G. Montgomery will undertake a final appeal to the Alabama High School Athletic Association to overturn its playoff ban this year. The AHSAA has scheduled a special meeting of its Central Board on Aug. 31, according to Communications Director Scott Griffin. Mobile County Public School System Communications Directo
Mobile robbery: Two injured, female dragged down street, police say
Video above: Mobile police report 32 homicides in 2025, decrease in violent crimes overall MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two people were injured, and a female was dragged down the street Saturday evening after they were robbed by what police say were multiple armed subjects, according to the Mobile Police Department. According
Ivey Announces More Than $52 Million for Alabama Projects
MONTGOMERY, AL — Gov. Kay Ivey announced more than $52 million in funding for 21 projects across coastal Alabama through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, known as GoMESA. The projects include investments in boating and recreational access, water quality, environmental education, coastal restoration, stor
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for NBC 15 Area until 7 p.m.
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — MOBILE, Ala. (NBC-15) - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the NBC-15 area until 7pm this evening. Given the environment today, any storms that develop today will have a chance to become strong or even severe. If storms become severe, damaging winds...
Fairhope City Council to consider Piggly Wiggly hemp permit
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 24, 2026 FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The owner of Piggly Wiggly in Fairhope is seeking a permit to sell consumable hemp products, News 5 has learned. The item is on tonight’s city council agenda. The meeting gets underway at 6 p.m. Fairhope passed an ordinance […]
Baldwin County sheriff warns attempted murder suspect Jaytwon Williams is armed and dangerous
The search is on for a Bay Minette man wanted for attempted murder in a weekend shooting at a birthday party. Investigators consider him armed and dangerous.
Mobile mayor wants to put police officers in city schools
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis said Monday he wants to put police officers in city schools, a move he envisions supplementing – not replacing – the services that Mobile County sheriff’s deputies already provide. Cheriogotis said he has had positive discussions with Mobile County Public...
Daphne firefighters respond to downtown house fire
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 24, 2026 DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Daphne Fire Department officials have responded to a house fire in the downtown area. According to officials, the house fire is on Delachase Court. They are asking that drivers avoid the area if possible. This story is developing. News […]
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office to end patrol, dispatch services in Prichard
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 24, 2026 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Beginning in early September, the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office will no longer provide patrol and dispatch services to the City of Prichard. According to an MCSO news release, they will stop providing services at 6 p.m. on Friday,
WWII reenactors hold battle drill at Battleship Memorial Park
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - World War II reenactors took part in a “Call to Battle Stations” drill involving the USS Alabama and USS Drum at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park on Saturday. Enemy aircraft flew over as crewmen fired the ships’ guns to defend against them during the...
