Mobile County store owner surprises manager with truck after his breaks down
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - When you walk into Dawes Hardware in west Mobile, manager James Lambert greets you with a smile. Lambert’s been working here for about five years, but there was a time when he didn’t have a job and Mobile County Metro Jail was his second home.
Wilmer man sentenced for firearm possession charge
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 18, 2025 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A man from Wilmer has been sentenced for firearm possession, according to a news release from the U.S. District Attorney’s Office. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on April 21 of this year on Trace […]
New Downtown Property Ordinance to Impact Vacant Buildings in Mobile Starting May 2026
On November 18, 2025, the Mobile City Council in Alabama approved a new ordinance focused on safety and revitalization in the downtown area. The ordinance passed by a 5–1 vote after two months of discussion. It requires owners of vacant properties within the Henry Aaron Loop to register their buildings with the city,...
1 arrested for arson in connection to Carleton Street fire, authorities say
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Officials said a man was arrested for arson in connection to a fire in the 1600 block of Carleton Street on Monday, Nov 17. Authorities responded to the scene around 7:15 pm and said the fire was quickly extinguished. MPD said the suspect remained on scene...
University of South Alabama identifies suspect in on-campus shooting
Video above: University of South Alabama students react to an on-campus shooting. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — University of South Alabama officials have identified the suspect in an on-campus shooting that happened Sunday evening. According to the USA news release, 19-year-old Christian J. Love, of Prattville, has two...
Five arrested for trespassing at dilapidated Searcy Mental Hospital
MOUNT VERNON, Ala. (WKRG) — Five people are facing trespassing charges for allegedly going into the old Searcy Mental Hospital in Mount Vernon. The historic site has been closed for more than a decade and has become a tempting target for self-proclaimed explorers. Searcy closed in 2012, but its history goes back...
Shelby and Nicholas share ‘Your Story’ photos and videos
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Shelby and Nicholas share “Your Story” through some of the viewer-submitted content. Download the FOX10 Weather app to send in your photos and videos.
United Way seeks volunteers to help with food distribution in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The United Way needs your help. The organization is holding a community food distribution this Wednesday, Nov. 19, and need some volunteers to help with parking and loading food. The United Way of Southwest Alabama and Feeding the Gulf Coast is joining with multiple partners for...
Community center in Bay Minette to honor veterans with free meals
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - The James Community Center in Bay Minette will honor veterans with a free meal Wednesday, Nov. 19. The event starts at 5 p.m. at the center at 48982 Phillipsville Road, about three miles south of Highway 31. All others can purchase places for $10 each....
The Powes: Building Honest Air and Powe & Associates
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - This week on Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, Chelsey and Dani sit down with Nick and Shanavia Powe, the powerhouse husband-and-wife team behind Honest Air, Plumbing & Electric, and Powe & Associates. If you’re married and considering launching a business together (or even two) this is an episode...
