Officials in Mobile and beyond prepare for cold snap
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The cold weather is creating dangerous conditions around the area. As we make it through the start of the workweek, officials in Mobile County are urging people to be safe and seek shelter if they need it. It’s going to be a tough couple of days for people if they’re homeless […]
UPDATE: Alabama man identified as victim in deadly Gautier crash
GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) - The Gautier Police Department is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that happened Sunday afternoon. Chief David Bever says the crash happened on Old Spanish Trail between Westlane and Shell Landing Boulevard. One person was killed in the crash. Jackson County Deputy Coroner James Prisock...
Mobile shooting: Cars hit, no injuries reported
Video above: Mobile 2024 Crime Report shows homicides up, other violent crimes down. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Shots were fired on Baylor Drive in Mobile over the weekend, according to the Mobile Police Department. The incident happened on Friday at about 4:41 p.m. in the 1200 block of Baylor Drive, according to an MPD...
Fire destroys Wilmer home Sunday morning
WILMER, Ala. (WKRG) — An early morning fire destroyed a home in Wilmer Sunday. Fire crews were called to a home on Timberland Drive East and Olivia Drive at about 6 Sunday morning. When they arrived, fire had torn through the home. Firefighters say two people were able to make it out of the home […]
Derelict sailboat found in Mobile Bay, Coast Guard seeks answers
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Coast Guard is looking for answers after learning about a derelict sailboat on Mobile Bay over the weekend, according to a U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile Facebook post. According to the post, the boat was found on the […]
Former MPD chief Paul Prine announces his candidacy for Mobile County sheriff
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Former Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine on Monday announced he is running for Mobile County sheriff. Prine, who was dismissed as police chief in 2024, this year failed in his bid to win the mayor’s offic. “After thirty years of dedicated public service and recently...
21-year-old injured following shooting incident in Alabama
ALABAMA — A 21-year-old man was shot Saturday night at a home in Mount Vernon, according to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said Mount Vernon police received a call around 10:21 p.m. reporting shots fired, followed shortly by a report of a person being shot at a home on the 19000 block of Karen […] ...
Liberty Tire Recycling opening facilities in Mobile and North Alabama
PITTSBURGH — A national tire recycler is opening two facilities in Alabama, including one in North Alabama, following the state’s decision to end the practice of landfilling whole tires. Liberty […] The post Liberty Tire Recycling opening facilities in Mobile and North Alabama appeared first on 256 Today .
Mobile Police: Chevron shooting leads to arrest
Video above: Mobile 2024 Crime Report shows homicide numbers up, other violent crimes down. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A gas station employee who allegedly shot a female as she was leaving the business is behind bars, according to the Mobile Police Department. Police were called to the Chevron at 1373 Navco Road at 11:50...
Impact100 Mobile awards grants to 2 nonprofits
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Impact100 Mobile hosted its 2025 annual meeting and grant award celebration, where attendees cast their votes to award two nonprofit organizations that do impactful work in Mobile County. This year’s winners were Prichard Preparatory School and Feeding the Gulf Coast. Each received a grant of...








