Former mayoral candidates endorse Barbara Drummond in historic Mobile race
Former mayoral candidates Lawrence Battiste and Jermaine Burrell are suspending their own bids for mayor and rallying behind state Representative Barbara Drummond’s historic run for mayor of Mobile “in a major show of unity, momentum and shared purpose,” according to a release from Drummond’s campaign. The...
Mother believes missing teens at center of Amber Alert may be in danger
A missing teenage girl in Indiana is now safe and a man is now in jail after deputies said they found them together in a motel. (Source: WFIE)
Mobile County man who led police chase has been arrested, MPD says
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A man who allegedly led officers on a chase through Mobile Thursday had warrants, News 5 has learned. According to a Mobile Police Department news release, officers attempted to pull a driver over on a traffic violation Thursday at about 2:34 p.m. near Moffett Road and Wolf Ridge Road. The...
50 kilos of cocaine washed ashore on the Fort Morgan Peninsula, authorities say
Mobile FBI confirms over 30 in custody following immigration raid at new Gulf Shores High School construction site. Mobile FBI confirms over 30 in custody following immigration raid at new Gulf Shores High School construction site. Updated: Jun. 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM CDT. FHP says troopers used PIT maneuver...
Don’t be alarmed: Gunfire tonight in Mobile could indicate filmmaking
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Gunfire may be heard in certain areas of Mobile on Friday evening, but residents should not be alarmed; it could be coming from a film in production. The City of Mobile and the Mobile Film Office are working on a film with local first responders tonight between 6:30 and 9 p.m. […]
Cocaine washing ashore is ‘not uncommon,’ Baldwin County deputies say
A day at a Baldwin County beach ends with seashells, suntans and lots of cocaine.
Mobile Fire-Rescue EMS recognized nationally with Gold award for services
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department’s EMS services have been recognized nationally by the American Heart Association for its response time and care in critical heart attack and stroke situations. According to an MFRD news release, the department was awarded the American Heart Association’s...
Mobile man arrested on drug trafficking charge after traffic stop: MCSO
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A man is in jail accused of trafficking methamphetamine. Mobile County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop near Old Pascagoula Road and March Road around 12:30 a.m. Friday. During the stop, 56-year-old Jeffery Scott Howard, the front-seat passenger, was found to have an...
Connie Hudson leads latest NBC 15 Mobile mayoral poll
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Connie Hudson leads the way of the four remaining candidates for Mayor of Mobile with 36% of respondents saying she had their vote. Spiro Cheriogotis is second with 31%, Paul Prine is next with 23% and Barbara Drummond comes in with 9%. The poll ended...
Mobile Police: 21 arrests in major narcotics crackdown operation
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Mobile Police, over the last three months, the Narcotics and Vice Unit has been investigating areas of concern surrounding the illegal sale of narcotics in the Fourth Precinct. These areas were identified as the following:. Cody Road N./Old Shell Road. Athey Road/Zeigler Blvd.
