Surveillance video shows Amtrak train slam into pickup truck in Irvington
The collision occurred on Bayou La Batre Highway, just south of U.S. 90, at one of the area’s busiest intersections.
‘Monkeys shouldn’t be pets:’ Federal agents raid Tillman’s Corner home with multiple monkeys
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A home in Tillman’s Corner was raided by U.S. Fish and Wildlife agents after they discovered multiple monkeys. Caution tape surrounded the home on Schimpf’s Lane on Dec. 3. Several cages were visible from the street as masked federal agents walked around the property.
Creola Fire Department battles house blaze
Video above: Doctor discusses health dangers of exposure to smoke from a fire CREOLA, Ala. (WKRG) — Creola Fire Department officials are on the scene of a structure fire that began Thursday morning. Photos posted to the CFD Facebook page show what appears to be a home engulfed in flames. Citronelle Fire and Rescue...
Bear-vehicle collision highlights growing encounters in Mobile County
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Emily White was driving home just after midnight when she slammed into a black bear at 60 miles per hour on Highway 45 near Citronelle, crushing the front of the SUV she was driving. White walked away with only minor injuries. The bear ran off into...
Alabama assistant principal arrested on DUI charge
A Baldwin County Public School System assistant principal was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the Daphne Police Department.
No Christmas Parade in Fairhope for 2025
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 4, 2025 FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Fairhope Christmas Parade for 2025 has been canceled, News 5 has learned. The parade was scheduled to roll on Friday night and will not be rescheduled. Rain is all over our viewing area right now, and it’s causing […]
Mobile County’s jail employs new strategy for inmates who expose themselves – criminal charges
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - In the last year, at least 12 inmates at Mobile County Metro Jail have been charged with indecent exposure, a crackdown prompted by a federal lawsuit. The Justice Department sued the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office in 2021, alleging that the department failed to protect female corrections...
Charges against Eight Mile man dropped after witnesses – including Prichard cop – fail...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Byron Thomas appeared for his day in court this week, prepared to defend himself against charges that he pretended to be a police officer in 2022 and held a man in his vehicle while demanding money from his family. But prosecution witnesses were no-shows, prompting Mobile...
Oak Grove assistant band director charged with touching child for lustful purposes
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – An Oak Grove assistant band director was arrested and charged with touching a child for lustful purposes by a person in the position of trust. According to the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office, Daniel Johnson, 39, was arrested on December 4, 2025. Investigators said the incident involved an...
Master Boat Builders unveils $60M shipyard project that creates 200 jobs
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (NBC 15) — Master Boat Builders announced a new $60 million shipyard project on Tuesday. The family-owned company will expand its current footprint across Bayou Coden, and build a defense shipbuilding facility on a 20-acre site. CEO Garrett Rice says in the last three years they've already doubled...
