The Forgotten Tornado Outbreak – April 15, 2011 on the Gulf Coast
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Before April 27, 2011… there was April 15. On April 15, 2011, part of a larger three-day event, multiple long-track and strong tornadoes tore across our region, something that is rare for the Mobile-Pensacola area. Several tornadoes reached EF2 and EF3 strength, including a destructive EF3 from Leakesville, Mississippi to Deer Park that stayed on the ground for...
18-year-old arrested after domestic call on Reneke Avenue, police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - An 18-year-old Mobile man was arrested following a domestic call on Wednesday, according to the Mobile Police Department. Officers responded around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday to the 2300 block of Reneke Avenue in reference to a domestic complaint, police said. Police said the victim drove herself...
Mobile man arrested after bullet grazes woman, police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers arrested a local man after a woman was allegedly grazed by a bullet during an argument. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the 2300 block of Reneke Avenue around 8:30 p.m. on April 15 for a report of a domestic complaint. When officers […]
Mobile’s community workshop aims to prevent gun violence
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 16, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile’s Department of Public Safety is hosting a Gun Violence Prevention Community Workshop. According to city officials, the event is set for April 23 and will allow local leaders, community partners and residents to build stronger […]
Juveniles detained after allegedly leading Mobile Police on chase
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police say they detained a group of juveniles Wednesday evening following a car chase. According to the Mobile Police Department, around 8 p.m., a chase ended at Oak Circle Drive near Cottage Hill Road, where police detained four juveniles. Traffic was blocked for a brief time. This story is developing. […]
Mobile County man sentenced to 50 years in manslaughter case
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile County man convicted of manslaughter received a sentence. A judge sentenced Jason Chestang to 50 years in prison. This conviction stems from an incident in April of 2022. Investigators say Chestang shot Christopher Brunson. Police say Brunson was standing in front of a home...
UPDATE: 3 dogs die in Mobile house fire
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 16, 2026 UPDATE: News 5 has learned more about a Thursday afternoon house fire in Mobile. A man was cooking on a Susie Ansley Street home’s front porch when a fire spread and got out of control, according to an official at the scene. No […]
Mobile Fire-Rescue honors man who saved two men in a capsized boat
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — We’re hearing from a good Samaritan who jumped into action to save two boaters in distress in Mobile. Michael Newsome has been fishing and crabbing on Dog River for 10 years. He said a beautiful day out on the water in February turned upside down when a boat capsized with two […]
📋 Multiple Admin & Office Jobs in Baldwin County, AL ($19–$42K+)
Baldwin County’s admin job scene is buzzing this month, with a few solid openings for folks who like keeping things organized and running smoothly. Whether you’re after part-time flexibility or a full-time office role, there’s something worth checking out.
Artemis-2: The Alabama moonwalk that never was
The four astronauts of NASA‘s Artemis-2 mission are getting used to life on Earth again. The crew splashed down in the Pacific after their flyby of the Moon. The astronauts took photos of the lunar surface, including one spot called the Ocean of Storms. One astronaut from Mobile was supposed to get a lot closer than that. Clifton Williams was meant to land...
