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Wilmer man accused of being found with stolen vehicle, police say
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers arrested a man allegedly found with a stolen vehicle and who previously stole items from a local Walmart, officials said. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the 4200 block of Taurus […]
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MPD: Shooting outside Mobile lounge leaves victim seriously wounded
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A man suffered serious injuries in a shooting early Friday morning outside a St. Stephens Road lounge, according to the Mobile Police Department. Officers responded to a local hospital around 7:11 a.m. Friday after the victim arrived by personal vehicle with a gunshot wound. Investigators determined the shooting occurred a short time earlier at Marsha’s Soul House Lounge, at 1869 St. Stephens Road, according to the MPD.
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Mobile woman arrested, charged in stabbing incident
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 9, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile woman has been arrested in connection with a stabbing Friday evening. According to a Mobile Police Department news release, officers were called to the 1800 block of Halls Mill Road Nov. 6, a few minutes before 7 […]
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Meet Rusty, Mobile SPCA’s Pet of the Week
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Our Pet of the Week is a poodle-terrier breed named Rusty. Rusty is 8 months old and was surrendered to the Mobile SPCA. His owners were in the middle of a move and unable to care for him. He came in needing to be groomed, but now he’s ready to […]
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Mobile set to host FoodeesFest, with food, community and family fun
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — FoodeesFest brings a variety of food trucks, restaurants, desserts and beverage makers to Mobile. According to a news release, the three-day festival is set for Dec. 4-6 at Spanish Plaza, 401 Government Street. Hours are 1-7 p.m. Friday and […]
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MPD: Homeless woman caught pushing stolen shopping cart filled with stolen mail
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A homeless woman is facing a felony mail theft charge after authorities say she had dozens of pieces of mail and a package belonging to people and businesses. Samantha Marie Williams, 37, was arrested Sunday, Nov. 8, and booked into Mobile County Metro Jail. She is...
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Juvenile critically injured in Government Street crash
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A juvenile male suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Government Street, according to the Mobile Police Department. Officers responded to the intersection of Government Street and McDonald Avenue around 9:35 p.m. Saturday. Investigators determined a group of...
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4,000-square-foot mahjong parlor opens in Mobile
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile mahjong parlor celebrated its grand opening weekend in November with an open house. According to a press release, Dots & Dragons Mahjong, located at 2724 Old Shell Road, Suite G, hosted a free open house weekend on […]
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2nd annual community Thanksgiving turkey giveaway
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - WAT Decor & Design, in partnership with Greater Deliverance Church of God, is preparing to spread Thanksgiving kindness through the 2nd Annual Community Turkey Giveaway. Organized by WAT Decor & Design, the event will take place Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., or until supplies run out, at Greater Deliverance Church of God in Eight Mile, Alabama. Families in need are invited to receive a turkey and fresh produce while supplies last.
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‘Transformational project’ on the order of Airbus plant eyed for Mobile waterfront, mayor says
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City Council on Tuesday took a small step toward creating a special taxing district to support what Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis called a “transformational project” on the city’s waterfront. The council voted to authorize the mayor to draft a plan spelling out the...
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City council rejects food store zoning change
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile City Council denied a proposed zoning change that would have allowed a store in a residential neighborhood off Old Shell Road. Food Pak International Foods has to move from its current location nearby. The business wanted to build in an area zoned residential suburban. The proposal would have changed the property’s zoning to neighborhood business suburban.
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WATCH: Couple gets engaged at Mobile City Council meeting
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Pop the bubbly, she’s getting a hubby! A couple got engaged at the Mobile City Council meeting with the help of one city councilman. During the meeting Tuesday morning, Councilman Cory Penn helped a man named Jarvis propose to his now-fiancée, Ravyn. “Ravyn,...