Argument turns violent in Mobile as gunfire leaves person injured
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 6, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are investigating a shooting that left one person injured Monday night. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to South Buena Drive on Jan. 5 just after 8:30 p.m. for a report of […]
Mobile couple fired 50 shots, chief says; wounded officer drove himself to hospital
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A police officer who suffered a gunshot wound while responding to a standoff in Midtown on Sunday did not wait for an ambulance, according to the city’s executive director of public safety. Curtis Graves said Tuesday that Lt. Lorenzo Matthews, a 26-year veteran of the...
Arrest made in fiery wrong-way crash on I-10
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - A wrong-way, fiery crash shut down westbound I-10 yesterday, and now the man behind the wheel is under arrest, charged with assault first driving under the influence and attempting to elude after multiple people were hurt, according to new court documents. According to the arrest report,...
Chef Bill Briand’s Southern Grace Dinner Series Returns in 2026
The Southern Grace Dinner Series will return for three evenings next spring during March, April and May 2026 at Little Bird. The dinner series highlights standout, award-winning Southern chefs. 2026 kicks off with the Birmingham Boys – chefs Frank Stitt, Adam Evans and Rob McDaniel – on March 19th. Little Bird is...
Inside The Noble South: Mobile’s Michelin Moment
When The Noble South opened its doors in downtown Mobile in May of 2014, chef Chris Rainosek wasn’t chasing awards or accolades. He was chasing relationships with trusted farmers, quality […]
Mobile police name victim and suspect after fatal shooting on Katye Street
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department has identified the suspect and victim in the recent S&G Grocery homicide investigation. Authorities identified the victim as Tyron Walker, 46, and the suspect as Antonio Finklea, 43, of Mobile, according to an MPD news release. Finklea was arrested and taken to Metro...
Officials warn of dangers of carbon monoxide
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: A silent killer is making the rounds during the cold weather. We are looking at the dangers of carbon monoxide, where the deadly gas comes from and how to keep you and your family safe.
Prichard’s 35th Annual MLK Walk for Hope announced
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 5, 2026 PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Prichard has announced its 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk for Hope. According to a city news release, the event will take place on Monday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m., beginning at the Greater […]
Suspects in Mobile standoff were ready to wage war on police, DA says
Mobile police say a suspect has barricaded himself inside a home in Midtown Mobile. The home is located on Tuscaloosa Street between Old Shell Road and Springhill Avenue.
Creola police arrest man accused of shooting at local gas station
Video above: Violent crime statistics MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Creola Police Department officers have arrested a man in connection with a Christmas night gas station shooting. According to a CPD Facebook post, 32-year-old Jarad Lamarcus Williams was arrested on Jan. 5 in connection with a shooting at the Raceway...
