New scams aimed at taking your money, information
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - SARAH’S SPOTLIGHT: Scam(s) Alert! New scams are making the rounds and they are targeting everyone from back to school shoppers to travelers to car owners and more. We are taking a look at what exactly these new scams are and what you can do to protect your money and your personal information.
Mobile, Baldwin County law enforcement trains to keep schools safe
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala (WKRG) — With the first day of school right around the corner, school resource officers from Baldwin and Mobile Counties spent the week in specialized training designed to keep students safe and prepare for emergencies. “These guys this week, they learned a lot about mental health, mental health...
Tour this Breathtaking Country Estate in Fairhope
Seven years ago, life got extra hectic when a single mom of two boys married a single dad of two girls. The newlyweds soon made a happy home for their blended family in Fairhope, but as the kids grew, became teens and entered their twenties, their space became a bit cramped when everyone was home. The couple began...
Mobile gets its own Monopoly game – did your favorites make the board?
About a year ago, a company announced plans to make a Mobile-themed version of Monopoly and invited local input. The resulting custom game was unveiled Thursday evening at the historic Malaga Inn. “When we chose to do Mobile as one of our editions, we chose it because of you guys’...
“It’s remarkable” 11-year-old boy makes donation to Mobile Law Enforcement Foundation
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — An 11-year-old boy is stepping up to make a difference in his community. Grayson Hovell donated nearly $600 to the Mobile Law Enforcement Foundation on Thursday. He is an aspiring police officer who set out on a mission to support Mobile police k-9s and their...
Suspect arrested in Rapier Avenue shooting
4th human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Mobile County, health department says. West Nile virus is a form of encephalitis. The risk for encephalitis spread by mosquitoes is highest from August through the first freeze in the fall, according to the MCHD. Niceville man faces federal charges for...
Mobile daycare worker accused of yanking toddler by the arm (updated)
UPDATE (3:45 p.m.): News 5 is learning more about the child abuse case involving a Mobile daycare worker. According to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office, the victim of the May 2024 incident at Nazaree Christian School was a 2-year-old child. We’re told the child’s mother had concerns about the incident at...
Third Annual Sisters 4 Life Expo coming to Mobile Convention Center
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Need some girl time? The Third Annual Sisters 4 Life Health and Wellness Expo will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees can expect a multitude of events at the expo, including motivational speakers, financial health presentations, and even fashion shows. Free screenings...
City of Mobile opens new splash pad at Laun Park
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Just in time for the end of summer vacation, Laun Park is now the home of a new splash pad. “Absolutely blown away that we were able to get this done by the end of the summer. Just before kids go back to school, they’ll be able to come out and here give it one last go before they have to go back...
Man charged in Summerdale stabbing makes first court appearance
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Honduran man charged with attempted murder after a soccer game in Summerdale turned violent made his first court appearance to face those charges. Jefferson Tinoco, 23, is charged with attempted murder in a stabbing investigators called an unprovoked attack. His bond has been set at $75,000....
