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Mobile Fire-Rescue received over 38,000 calls in 2022: Annual Report
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department has released its official numbers for 2022. According to the annual report, MFRD received 38,024 calls last year. The 38,024 calls break down as follows: 63,922 rescue and service vehicles responded to calls during the year. MFRD had 472 sworn personnel members and 32 non-sworn personnel. When […] → Read More
Brookley by the Bay master plan released
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The master plan for a new park on Mobile Bay has been released by officials with the City of Mobile. Brookley by the Bay, a 98-acre waterfront park, was created by SCAPE, Volkert, Moffatt & Nichol, Thompson Engineering and the City of Mobile. A news release about the park said, “The […] → Read More
49th Annual Orange Beach Festival of Art
ORANGE BEACH, Ala., (WKRG) — The City of Orange Beach held its 49th annual Festival of Art on March 11 and March 12. The event was held at the Coastal Arts Center. There were multiple categories artists could be placed in including Clay, Folk Art, Glass, Graphic, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media 2D, Mixed Media […] → Read More
4 homicide investigations in WKRG viewing area this weekend: What we know
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The second weekend in March has been a tragic one for multiple families across the Gulf Coast. WKRG News 5 has received reports from four different agencies about homicides they are investigating. Here’s what we know: Mobile Police homicide investigation On March 11 around 7:30 p.m., officers were called to the […] → Read More
City of Prichard releases identity of man killed at gas station Saturday night
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — The identity of the man who was shot and killed at a gas station off of Meaher Street Saturday night has been released. According to a city spokesperson from the City of Prichard, Demetrius Hunter, 22, was shot and killed at Brother Quick Shop Gas Station Saturday around 8 p.m. The […] → Read More
3 shot, 1 killed during shooting on Overlook Road: Mobile Police
Three men were shot and one of those men died after a shooting on Overlook Road Saturday night, according to a release from the Mobile Police Department. → Read More
Woman allegedly breaks into ex-boyfriends home, steals his truck: Mobile Police
A woman was arrested after she was accused of breaking into her ex-boyfriend's home and stealing his truck, according to a release from the Mobile Police Department. → Read More
Bicyclist killed in Pensacola hit-and-run, driver arrested
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A bicyclist is dead after he was hit by a vehicle while riding down Border Street Tuesday night, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the driver fled the scene. According to the report, the bicyclist was heading south on Border Street on the west shoulder when […] → Read More
Mobile City Councilman calls for removal of AltaPointe Health CEO after sexual assault case concludes
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile City Councilman called for the removal of the AltaPointe Health CEO Tuesday after a sexual assault case concluded last Friday. District 6 Councilman Scott Jones said in the Mobile City Council meeting Tuesday that he wants to request that the 310 Board that the AltaPointe Health CEO Tuerk Schlesinger […] → Read More
Coast Guard rescues crewmember from fishing boat during medical emergency
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a crewmember from a fishing vessel due to a medical emergency 180 miles off the coast of Pensacola, according to a release from the Coast Guard. → Read More
Man dead after shooting on Charles Street: Mobile Police
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A man in his 20s is dead after a shooting on Charles Street Tuesday around 6:15 a.m., according to officials with the Mobile Police Department. Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine said multiple people have been taken into custody. Prine said officers were executing a search warrant when a person attempted to […] → Read More
Kansas man drowns in Gulf Shores Sunday: Gulf Shores Fire
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — A Kansas man has died after he drowned on West Beach, according to officials with the Gulf Shores Fire Department. Officers with the Gulf Shores Police Department said they received a call about a swimmer in distress on Sunday. GSFD responded to the call when it came in around 2:30 […] → Read More
Man arrested for Rue Maison murder in February: Mobile Police
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The man accused of murdering a man on East Rue Maison in February has been arrested, according to officials with the Mobile Police Department. Tyquan Pettaway-Thomas, 20, was arrested on March 6, 2023, for the murder of Jabarie Thomas, 32, on Feb. 8, 2023. Officers were called to the 200 block […] → Read More
HARDY to perform at Mississippi Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WKRG) — If you’re a fan of musician HARDY, then get excited! HARDY will be performing at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. The concert is set for Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. and will host special guests Lainey Wilson and Dylan Marlowe. Tickets will go on sale on March […] → Read More
Second man in custody in connection to Prichard murder case: Police
The second man that Prichard Police were looking for in a murder investigation is in custody, according to officials with the Prichard Police Department. → Read More
Man linked to multiple stolen cars arrested: Mobile Police
A man was arrested after he was found pulling on car door handles at a local apartment complex, according to a release from the Mobile Police Department. → Read More
Heavy police presence in Birdville Community Wednesday morning
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police were called to a house in the Birdsville Community around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday for an alleged shooting. The house officers were called to is located on Heron Drive near Cardinal Drive East. Police put crime scene tape up in the area to keep onlookers out. WKRG News 5 had […] → Read More
Spring Break 2023: When are Northwest Florida schools out?
FLORIDA (WKRG) — Even though it’s only February, it’s starting to feel like Summer on the Gulf Coast. As the school year starts to wind down, Spring Break is quickly approaching. WKRG News 5 has created a list of schools and universities in the area and when they will be out for Spring Break. Most […] → Read More
Mobile named one of the unhappiest cities out of 180 cities: Report
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A new report, published by WalletHub, has named Mobile as one of the unhappiest cities in the United States. According to the report, Mobile ranked 174 for emotional and physical well-being and ranked 177 for income and employment. Mobile’s community and environment were ranked 66. Overall, Mobile was ranked 166 out […] → Read More
Spring Break 2023: When are Mobile, Baldwin County schools out?
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Even though it’s only February it’s starting to feel like Summer on the Gulf Coast. As the school year starts to wind down, Spring Break is quickly approaching. WKRG News 5 has created a list of schools and universities in the area and when they will be out for Spring Break. […] → Read More