Federal complaint: Gang video leads to “Glock switch” arrest in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mardi Gras–week Instagram video mocking a dead gang member has led to a federal machine gun case against a man police say is tied to a rival street gang. According to a newly filed federal complaint, on February 16, 2026, Mobile Police were proactively...
Two Mobile women charged after fight leaves woman injured, police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two Mobile women have been arrested and charged with an assault that injured a woman, according to the Mobile Police Department. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the 2700 block of Bank Avenue Saturday shortly before 5:30 p.m. in response to a reported assault.
Store owner recalls Mobile shooting that left one dead
Editor’s Note: The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office released new information about who allegedly fired a deadly shot in a car. News 5 has updated this article with that detail. UPDATE (7 p.m.): A deadly shooting was caught on camera at a convenience store in Mobile on Sunday night. Investigators say five people were...
Prosecutors again ask judge to revoke bond of Mobile teen accused of school shooting
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Prosecutors on Monday asked a judge to revoke the bond of a teenager accused of shooting two fellow students at LeFlore High School in 2024. It is the second time the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office has sought to revoke Jemya Princess White’s bond for violating her house arrest. In...
Mobile resident sentenced for pouring boiling water on disabled person
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A suspect has been sentenced after pleading guilty to abuse of a protected person. According to Mobile County court documents, Kevin “Kandice” Franklin, 25, of Mobile has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, split to serve three years. Franklin was arrested in June 2022 for pouring...
Tornado watch issued for Pensacola area. Timing, radar
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in Mobile on Monday, March 16, from 3:10 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.. This warning applies to Baldwin, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Mobile, Escambia, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties. Pensacola area weather radar .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;...
Temporary lane closure at Langan Park Monday
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Mobile has announced there will be a temporary lane closure at Langan Park Monday in connection with the lake dredging project. Temporary lane Closure at Langan Park to support lake dredging project. Mobile, Ala. — As work continues on the Langan Lake Dredging...
South Alabama sweeps Troy in Sun Belt rivalry series
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - South Alabama softball completed a three-game Sun Belt Conference series sweep of Troy on Sunday, defeating the Trojans 5-4 at Jaguar Field. The Jaguars jumped ahead early, plating three runs in the bottom of the first inning on an RBI groundout, a Troy error, and an RBI single.
Tree falls on car during storm in Chunchula
CHUNCHULA, Ala. (WKRG) — A very close call for a driver in Mobile County after a tree crashes on their car during Monday morning’s storm. This happened in a rural area of Mobile county so it’s not a dense traffic area, but this accident is a reminder that severe weather can cause problems no matter […]
Baldwin County Offers New Pet Health Program
The Baldwin County Animal Shelter is working with local vets to provide better care for cats and dogs. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Baldwin County Animal Shelter is launching a new program to help local pets. This initiative makes it easier for residents to have their cats and dogs spayed or neutered. It offers a...

















