Mobile AL

UPDATE (3:40 p.m.): News 5 is learning more about a drowning in Wolf Bay that left a man dead. Orange Beach Police Department officials said they, along with the marine police, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Alabama Marine Resources and the Orange Beach Fire Department were called to Wolf Bay around 4 p.m. on June 8...

Ever had that moment when you walk into a store expecting a quick five-minute dash and emerge two hours later wondering where the time went?. That’s the standard experience at the Dollar General in Coden, Alabama – a labyrinth of affordability that might just require its own expedition planning.

MOUNT VERNON, Ala. (WKRG) — The MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians teamed up with the U.S. Army Reserves to provide free medical care to the public. The initiative is two years in the making and aimed to make an impact in a rural area where access to healthcare is limited. “What a blessing it is […]

STAPLETON, Ala. (WKRG) — A woman who lost her husband in Afghanistan nearly 15 years ago is using her experiences with pain and trauma to help other families and veterans going through the same thing. Brittany Lawrence is now an intern at a horse therapy facility in Baldwin County, working toward her degree, and...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - An entire block on Dearborn Street has been redeveloped, adding six new family-style homes for those looking for a place to live in downtown Mobile. “I’ve been renting down here for about 25 years and it’s about time for me to buy and I just think this is great for the community, all the...

The National Weather Service issued a report at 6:13 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Washington and Mobile counties. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches). "At 6:12 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Citronelle,...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Police report in an e-mail the resurgence of the “pine straw scam.”. The “pine straw scam” is being reported once again in Mobile, with several reports in the Spring Hill area. You may remember we had our latest round of this late...

Mobile Police report they are working a death investigation in the 1200 block of Ross Street Sunday. Police say there are two deceased victims following a shooting that was "domestic-related." This is a developing story that will be updated.

UPDATE (9:55 p.m.) — News 5 spoke with people who live near Ross Street, getting reaction to Sunday’s gunfire. Tarvaris Bell said he was outside of his home with friends when two gunshots were fired. “The first thing you think, when you think crime; shake your head to it,” Bell said. “It’s everyday.” Matthew...

DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County has announced in a press release a new curbside recycling program in collaboration with the City of Daphne. Here is the release:. In June, the Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) of Baldwin County, in collaboration with the City...