Prichard cleanup effort targets blight near school and increases safety
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Police, fire crews and public health officials joined forces Wednesday morning for a large-scale cleanup effort in Prichard, launching what city leaders are calling “Operation Spring Cleaning.”. The initiative is aimed at addressing safety concerns, reducing blight and improving quality of...
Lumber company to invest $10.5 million in Mobile County location
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A lumber company is set to make a multi-million dollar investment into its Port City location. According to a news release, a subsidiary of Canfor Southern Pine Inc., New South Lumber Company Inc., is investing $10.5 million in the Mobile County location. The company...
Remaining suspects in Preston Lord’s murder expected to appear in court
The six remaining suspects accused of beating Preston Lord, leading to his death, are scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning. David Caltabiano reports.
Lucky trial: Mobile mother recounts finding 9-year-old daughter shot to death
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A mother fought back tears Wednesday as she recounted finding her 9-year-old daughter shot to death on a couch in the living room. Testifying at the capital murder trial of Darius Janoski Lucky Jr., Andrea Bright said she took her 3-year-old daughter to the emergency room on Dec. 4, 2023, after...
2 Alabama restaurants named in Michelin Guide’s ‘Iconic Southern Foods’ list
The Michelin Guide recently shared its list of iconic Southern foods as well as some of the best restaurants serving them, and two Alabama eateries were among the ranks. The Michelin Guide recently released its list of “Iconic Foods of the South,” including dishes like barbecue, fried chicken, biscuits, grits, gumbo...
Prichard pushing against blight — while some people say they’re being pushed out
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — City of Prichard officials say they’re pushing out blight, but some people living in a junk-filled lot say they’re being pushed out of their homes. At the intersection of Highway 45 and Mount Sinai Avenue, crews with Prichard Police, public works, animal control and other agencies gathered...
Gunfire strikes Mobile home
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 1, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are investigating after a house was struck by gunfire late Tuesday night. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the 600 block of Chin Street just before midnight on March 31 for […]
Stolen University of South Alabama scooters found in George County
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 1, 2026 GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — The George County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after stolen scooters from the University of South Alabama were found in their jurisdiction. According to GCSO officials, the four stolen scooters were found in the area of...
Marshalls coming to Fairhope in former Big Lots property
After more than a year of vacancy, plans for the former Big Lots location in Fairhope have finally been shared. Herrinton Realty announced Monday, March 30 that Marshalls, a nationally-recognized retailer owned by TJ Maxx parent company TJX, would open in the 28,000-square-foot space. Big Lots closed in Fairhope in...
Prichard police officer under investigation in fatal shooting pleads not guilty to federal gun...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Prichard police officer pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that he stole guns, including one from the scene of a vehicle accident that he investigated. Mobile police said they found stolen guns while responding to a shooting at the home of defendant Ryan Spencer Phillips...
