Coden, AL

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to Mobile Police, a hotel is temporarily closed due to complaints of crime and code violations. From January 2021 to April 2022, the Mobile Police Department received over 1,000 calls for service at the Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, located at 162 West I-65 Service Road North. Occupants of the hotel complained about drug activity and reported gun crimes, assaults, domestic violence as well as other public nuisance issues such as public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A 21-year-old Mobile man was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting at a local apartment complex. Brandon Lee Gibbons faces a charge of second-degree assault. According to the Mobile Police Department, officers responded to Ascension Provident Hospital around 4 a.m. Friday in reference to one...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — One of Mobile’s treasures is celebrating a milestone birthday! Cleon Jones is 80 years young! Cleon’s family and friends gathered at Heron Lakes Country Club Friday night to celebrate. Cleon played 12 years of Major League Baseball and was on the Mets 1969 team that won the World Series. His teammate, […]

As demonstrates broke out across the country in response to the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, people in Mobile had their own thoughts on the decision.

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WPMI) — The US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has led to strong reaction in Mobile and Baldwin County as folks on both sides of the aisle spoke out on the controversial ruling. The issue sparked a protest in Fairhope on Friday as pro-choice...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Both lanes are blocked on I-10 Westbound near the causeway exit. Traffic is at a complete standstill and backed up for miles. Currently, first responders are on scene including Mobile Police, Mobile Fire Rescue and EMTs. It is unknown if anyone is injured at this time.

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – A few coastal thunderstorms this morning with high humidity! Today there is a 50% chance of thunderstorms with another warm day in store. Afternoon highs will reach the upper 90s for most and triple-digits for some. Heat index values will approach 110. A Heat Advisory remains in effect. There will be a nice coverage and scattering of showers and storms for the afternoon and evening.

DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG)– Baldwin County residents who commute regularly are thrilled to know help is on the way to resolve I-10 problems. Daphne resident, Joe Ard, has lived in Baldwin County his whole life and is ready to see a change in the frequent traffic jams coming to and from Mobile. “I’m looking forward to […]

UPDATE (5:41 p.m.): All lanes on I-10 Westbound are now open, according to an update from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. UPDATE (4:50 p.m.): The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency released more details about the crash on I-10 Westbound, which occurred Friday afternoon. Officials said a crash involving several vehicles happened Friday, June 24, at about […]

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabamians will now have to travel outside the state to obtain an abortion following the overturning of Roe v. Wade Friday, June 24.  Following the overruling, a federal judge granted Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s request to dissolve the injunction regarding the state’s abortion policies.  WKRG News 5 took a look […]

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Mobile Fire-Rescue said no one was harmed in a Friday morning house fire near the intersection of Shady Brook Drive and Pleasant Valley Road. Firefighters battled the blaze in 100 degree heat, switching shifts to stay hydrated. Officials said the fire started around 11:30 Friday morning. The cause is unknown. Officials […]

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is warning the public to never leave food or "anything that smells like food" in their vehicles after a black bear got stuck inside a car and died on Wednesday.

UPDATE (3:15 p.m.): One man was arrested in connection to the shooting at Greentree Apartments in Mobile. Mobile Police arrested Brandon Gibson, 21. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police confirmed that one person was shot at Greentree Apartments off Airport Boulevard early Friday morning. Mobile Police were called to Ascension Providence Hospital Friday, June 24, […]

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Officers with the Mobile Police Department confirmed two people have been arrested after attempting to elude police. MPD said on Thursday, June 23, around 8:33 p.m. officers attempted to stop a car at N. Water Street and Francis Street. The officers initiated lights and sirens, however, the driver refused to stop. […]

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Two men were sentenced after being found guilty of committing unemployment fraud through the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawrence Scott Riley was found guilty of filing fraudulent unemployment benefit applications for two people in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). He was […]

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police officers were called to the 1900 block of Brill Road Thursday, June 23, for a report of one person shot. Mobile Police confirmed that one person was shot and their injuries are non-life-threatening. Officers were initially called to the block for a domestic complaint.

A Mississippi police dog was shot and killed in the line of duty Thursday afternoon. The K-9 officer with the Pascagoula Police Department, named Exo, was shot as officers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast tracking a suspect wanted by Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. The sad announcement was made on...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a Prichard man to more than two decades in prison for a string of pharmacy holdups and burglaries. U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer sentenced Reginald Jejuan Howell, 31, to 22 years and nine months in prison, followed by five years of supervised released. He also must pay $26,390 in restitution.

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WPMI) — Dauphin island Police have confirmed to NBC 15 News that the department is investigating the discovery of a man's body in the Pirates Cove area. The body was discovered Sunday around 6 a.m. He's been identified at Jered Carney of Mobile, a man in...