Mobile County chicken tests positive for West Nile Virus
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2025 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A chicken used to detect mosquito-borne illnesses in the area tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Mobile County Health Department. The chicken’s coop is located in the 36544 ZIP code area. According to Dr. Kevin...
Pet of the Week: Lamia
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Meet Lamia! She is a 7-week-old Australian Cattle pup. For more information, visit the City of Mobile online.
Has Anyone Traced Their Ancestry Back to the Original French Settlement?
The quest for tracing one's lineage and roots is a fascinating journey that many embark upon. In this context, a discussion was initiated on social media regarding the possibility of tracing one's roots back to the original French settlement. The participants shared their experiences and offered suggestions on how to...
Meet Gidget: Mobile SPCA’s adorable Pet of the Week
Our Pet of the Week is a four-month-old Spaniel/Maltese mix named Gidget.
Juvenile accused of stealing car in Mobile
Video above: Mobile’s 2024 Crime Report shows homicide numbers are up and other crimes are down. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A juvenile was arrested Sunday evening after he allegedly took a car that was left running, according to a Mobile Police Department news release. According to the release, officers responded to the...
Local pet pantry in Mobile faces increased demands amidst government shutdown
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s Day 40 of the government shutdown, and a Mobile pet food pantry is seeing its highest demand yet. We’re told supplies are running low. A few treat bags and scattered kibble were all that remained in the green donation box at Tori’s Pet Food Pantry outside Port City Pups on […]
Officials in Mobile and beyond prepare for cold snap
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The cold weather is creating dangerous conditions around the area. As we make it through the start of the workweek, officials in Mobile County are urging people to be safe and seek shelter if they need it. It’s going to be a tough couple of days for people if they’re homeless […]
UPDATE: Alabama man identified as victim in deadly Gautier crash
GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) - The Gautier Police Department is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that happened Sunday afternoon. Chief David Bever says the crash happened on Old Spanish Trail between Westlane and Shell Landing Boulevard. One person was killed in the crash. Jackson County Deputy Coroner James Prisock...
Mobile shooting: Cars hit, no injuries reported
Video above: Mobile 2024 Crime Report shows homicides up, other violent crimes down. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Shots were fired on Baylor Drive in Mobile over the weekend, according to the Mobile Police Department. The incident happened on Friday at about 4:41 p.m. in the 1200 block of Baylor Drive, according to an MPD...
Fire destroys Wilmer home Sunday morning
WILMER, Ala. (WKRG) — An early morning fire destroyed a home in Wilmer Sunday. Fire crews were called to a home on Timberland Drive East and Olivia Drive at about 6 Sunday morning. When they arrived, fire had torn through the home. Firefighters say two people were able to make it out of the home […]
