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Juvenile pedestrian struck in Mobile, police say
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is investigating after a juvenile was struck in Mobile…
New Orleans Police say man shot in the neck on Dwyer Road
Police are investigating a shooting on Dwyer Road in New Orleans that left a man injured.
Folsom area man booked for sexual battery, child pornography
Investigators say the suspect's IP address was traced from images uploaded on a social media app.
Folsom man arrested in Tangipahoa Parish on sexual battery and child pornography charges
A 21-year-old Folsom man has been arrested in Tangipahoa Parish on charges of sexual battery and possession of…
8 Mississippi residents among 27 arrested in Georgia dogfighting investigation
Eight Mississippi residents are among 27 people arrested in connection with an alleged dogfighting operation in northeast Georgia…
HPD ‘investigating a death’ reported Saturday on Morningside Drive
The Hattiesburg Police Department is investigating a death reported Saturday in the 3900 block of Morningside Drive at…
Police investigate fatal hit-and-run on Interstate 10 in New Orleans East - NOLA.com
Police investigate fatal hit-and-run on Interstate 10 in New Orleans East NOLA.com
Evergreen police investigating after social media threat against school
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 EVERGREEN, Ala. (WKRG) — Evergreen Police…
Mobile man sentenced after being found guilty of 2023 murder
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile…
New Orleans police investigate deadly hit-and-run on I-10 near Downman Road
A fatal hit-and-run on I-10 westbound near the Downman Road on-ramp is under investigation by New Orleans police.
WATCH: Pensacola Police Department airs 'Thank You' video thanking residents for passing the penny tax
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Pensacola…
Fort Walton Beach man sentenced to federal prison for fraud crimes
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) —…
Pensacola man accused of setting a mobile home on fire with people inside, attempting to set second trailer on fire
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County…
Petal man charged with sexual battery tied to alleged crime from more than 40 years ago
Hattiesburg police charge man with sexual battery, position of trust or authority for alleged 40-year-old crime.
Former Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office employee arrested for allegedly soliciting child sexual abuse material
Former JPSO employee arrested, accused of possessing child sex abuse materials
A former Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office employee and Ponchatoula man has been arrested and accused in an investigation…
4 transported to hospital after crash on Airport Boulevard, police say
MPD said officers and Mobile Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle accident at Airport Boulevard and Berwyn Drive…
Man who died in shootout with Mobile police had been wanted for two years, court records show
The man who died after a shootout with Mobile police in Theodore had been wanted for two years.…
Mobile woman sentenced for manslaughter in the 2023 death of her husband
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile…
MS Attorney General’s office finds three separate officer-involved shootings justified
Three separate officer-involved shootings were found justified, the Office of the Attorney General announced Friday.
Woman injured after fleeing from police, crashing at Canton car dealership, chief says
A police chase that began in Gluckstadt ended in a crash at a Canton car dealership, according to…
Alabama executes Michael Shannon Taylor for 1991 killings of Gadsden couple
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 ATMORE, Ala. (WKRG) — Thirty-five years…
Lucedale police searching for missing teenager
Video above: What should you do if someone you love goes missing? LUCEDALE, Miss. (WKRG) — Lucedale Police…
Grand Bay woman sentenced to 3 years in prison for abusing stepchildren
A jury in September found Erin Griffith guilty of child abuse and aggravated child abuse.
Bogalusa police search for suspect in Wednesday night shooting
A search is underway for a suspect accused in a shooting in Bogalusa.
Mobile Police officer injured in crash
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile…
Arrest made in deadly Jackson nightclub mass shooting
Collier is being charged with two counts of capital murder and seven counts of aggravated assault.
Mobile police identify man who died after traffic stop led to gunfire
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police…
Former Mississippi district attorney sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for bribery scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The former district attorney of Mississippi’s largest county was sentenced Thursday to more than…
Vancleave man arrested for aggravated domestic assault
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 34-year-old Vancleave man has been arrested for aggravated domestic assault. According to the…
New Orleans Police investigate attempted murder of two juveniles
Two children strangled, attempted murder investigation underway.
Flomaton police chief Justin Hetrick to resign
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 5, 2026 FLOMATON, Ala. (WKRG) — The Flomaton…
NOPD officers reviewed red light camera tickets during paid details, against department policy, records show
SpaceX project in Louisiana raises questions as students prepare for aerospace jobs
SpaceX's planned operations in Louisiana, expected to bring thousands of jobs, face scrutiny over permits and transparency while…
Mobile woman sentenced to time served in husband’s killing
Ladina Benjamin pleaded guilty to manslaughter in August after being charged with killing her husband in 2023.
Two suspects in custody following I-10 vehicle pursuit involving stolen vehicle
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) – Two 18-year-olds were arrested Thursday following a vehicle pursuit on I-10 in Jackson…
Couple found dead in Covington home Monday died in murder-suicide, coroner's office says - NOLA.com
Couple found dead in Covington home Monday died in murder-suicide, coroner's office says NOLA.com
Fairhope Police Department invites public to help 'Pack the Cruiser' to help families in need
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 5, 2026 FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Fairhope…
Woman transferred to Mobile hospital after alleged Mississippi assault
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 5, 2026 JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — A…
2 carjacking suspects arrested after chase on I-10
Mobile County deputies pursued the vehicle into Mississippi.
Picayune police request public assistance in locating Pearl River County man with outstanding felony warrants
The request, made on Facebook, said the department is looking for Jason Mark Seal.
St. Tammany Sheriff's Office on scene of alleged shooting in Slidell
The incident happened on Robin Street.
St. Tammany arrests man in connection with copper theft at local business
According to deputies, Mark Geri, 48, entered several storage buildings at the business and removed 240 copper plates…
LSP: One killed after Terrebonne sheriff's deputy opens fire following pursuit
A person died at the scene after a Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's office pursuit ended in a shooting near…
Boebert, billionaires' tax and other midterms races still to watch
Democrats have taken control of the House and Senate, and are eyeing some more with several key races…
Mobile man found guilty of manslaughter in 2023 shrimp boat stabbing
Video above: Understanding homicide vs. murder vs. manslaughter MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man has been found…
Mobile County man found guilty of sodomy, child sexual abuse
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 5, 2026 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A…
MCSO: Man arrested on child pornography charges following AI cyber tips
A Mobile man has been arrested following an investigation into online child sexual exploitation sparked by artificial intelligence…
Pensacola woman charged with murder after stabbing, officials say
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 5, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia…
Mobile man accused of using AI to create child pornography
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 5, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County…
Trial date set for Oxford smoke shop employees in synthetic kratom bust
A federal trial date has been set for the Oxford smoke shop employees following a synthetic kratom bust…
Jackson County Sherriff’s Department works suspected carjacking incident, suspects in custody
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)-Jackson County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a suspected carjacking Thursday morning. The…
Carjacking suspects arrested after chase on I-10 in Jackson County, officials say
Officials with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department said deputies are searching for a carjacking suspect.
Pensacola man sentenced on federal gun, drug charges
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 4, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola…
FOX 8 investigation finds 15 NOPD officers logged questionable overtime while reviewing camera tickets
Fatal crash shuts down intersection of Bell Lane and Sterling Way Wednesday night
No details about the crash or the victim were released.
Surveillance video shows Mobile police chase suspect crash into tree
A neighbor’s surveillance camera captured the moment the suspect crashed into a tree on Idaho and Cresthaven Roads…
Luling woman arrested, accused of hitting woman walking around neighborhood
Video footage shows the SUV failed to take action to avoid hitting Sampey from behind, despite her having…
Man mistakenly released from Orleans Parish jail returned to custody, sheriff's office says - NOLA.com
Man mistakenly released from Orleans Parish jail returned to custody, sheriff's office says NOLA.com
Theodore woman charged with felony murder in connection to Birmingham death
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 4, 2026 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A…
Milton man arrested and accused in stabbing and strangling man
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 4, 2026 MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — The Milton…
Officer-involved shooting investigation underway after man dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound, MPD says
An investigation is underway after a man wanted on active felony warrants died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound…
Mobile officers exchange gunfire with man after he allegedly pulled out gun during traffic stop
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 4, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two Mobile…
Baldwin County Jail launches IGNITE program for inmate education and job training
Program focuses on education, job skills and personal development before inmates return to the community
OPSO returns inmate to custody after being released without DOC authorization
OPSO Records staff says they were contacted on Wednesday by the Louisiana Department of Corrections regarding sentencing documentation…
Kenner police investigating deadly crash on Airline Drive
Police say around 2:13 p.m. on Wednesday, they responded to a crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection…
MPD: Driver on the run after police chase ends in crash, passenger injured
Mobile police are searching for a driver who fled on foot after leading officers on a pursuit that…
Mobile police searching for vehicle chase suspect after crash
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 4, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police…
Video captures arson at Senatobia Police Dept
Garrick Rawls was arrested days later in Huntsville, Alabama. Rawls is charged with maliciously damaging or attempting to…
Independence man, woman arrested in connection with drug, car theft investigation
They found dozens of vapes and THC cartridges, multiple bags of suspected MDMA, cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and…
Luling couple, son arrested in connection with narcotics investigation
St. Charles deputies say on Nov. 3, they executed a search warrant at 213 Bethany Drive in Luling.
Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office investigating stabbing incident at
OPSO says the incident happened around 11:21 a.m. and involved three individuals in custody, resulting in one person…
More than 1,000 pounds of illegal products seized in metro vape shop raids, officials say
Dubbed “Operation Preferred Purp,” the coordinated effort capped a six-month investigation that involved undercover purchases and cooperation among…
Sheriff Burch describes Prichard man who allegedly set his dog on fire "evil'
Video above: Sheriff Burch describes Prichard man who set his dog on fire "evil." UPDATE (9 p.m.): Mobile…
Former Amite councilman arrested, accused of domestic violence
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a former Amite councilman accused of domestic violence.
Nintendo is losing a Switch cartridge supplier
Nintendo is about to lose a major memory supplier for its Switch cartridges. The supplier, Macronix, announced during…
New Orleans Police arrest suspect for murder
Man accused of New Orleans murder arrested.
Two employees for Fountain Correctional Facility arrested on prison contraband charges
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 3, 2026 ATMORE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two contract…
Activist charged with setting fire to embattled Mississippi police department
SENATOBIA, Miss. (AP) — An Alabama man was charged Monday with setting fire to a Mississippi police department…
Scott Colom looks to unseat Cindy Hyde-Smith
Democrat Scott Colom, the challenger to Hyde-Smith, is seeking to become the first African American elected to a…
Judge denies bond reduction request for woman charged with child abuse, animal cruelty
Marchelle Pertilla's attorney argued she still cannot afford to post bail.
Mobile County man arrested after allegedly setting dog on fire
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 3, 2026 Content warning: This article includes photos…
Prichard man arrested for setting dog on fire, court documents say
The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office charged 46-year-old Ryan Nelson with aggravated cruelty to animals after investigators say he…
Jefferson Parish sheriff’s sergeant resigns after impaired-driving arrest
Ronald Bodenheimer served with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for 19 years. Here’s what’s known about his arrest…
Jackson suspends The Hideaway’s operating permits after second deadly shooting this year
Jackson Mayor John Horhn said the city’s patience has run out following the second deadly shooting this year…
Mobile nursing home employee arrested after allegedly assaulting man
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 3, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department seeking public’s help in animal death investigation
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) – The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help as investigators work…
JPSO sergeant accused of drunk driving in marked patrol vehicle arrested by Kenner police - NOLA.com
JPSO sergeant accused of drunk driving in marked patrol vehicle arrested by Kenner police NOLA.com
Mobile neurosurgeon facing child pornography charges found dead; 911 transcript reveals moments attorney found body
Newly obtained 911 transcripts reveal the moments the attorney for Dr. Shawn Clark discovered the neurosurgeon’s body inside…
Man charged with mailing powder to officials ahead of election, including in Louisiana - NOLA.com
Man charged with mailing powder to officials ahead of election, including in Louisiana NOLA.com
Bay Minette man arrested after allegedly firing at passing tractor-trailer
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 3, 2026 BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — A…
Man arrested in fatal Algiers shooting of 23-year-old woman, New Orleans police say - NOLA.com
Man arrested in fatal Algiers shooting of 23-year-old woman, New Orleans police say NOLA.com