Gautier woman sentenced for Medicaid and wire fraud
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Baldwin County crash kills Tennessee motorcyclist; ALEA investigating
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A…
Stone County man arrested on child sexual battery charges, sheriff’s office says -
Stone County man arrested on child sexual battery charges, sheriff’s office says WLOX
Man arrested after stealing ambulance, leading Jefferson Parish deputies on chase - NOLA.com
Man arrested after stealing ambulance, leading Jefferson Parish deputies on chase NOLA.com
Alabama mother arrested after 2-year-old nearly drowns faces more charges - AL.com
Alabama mother arrested after 2-year-old nearly drowns faces more charges AL.com
Mobile man arrested in connection with shooting into home, police say
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police…
Mobile police arrest woman accused of stealing from local grocery store
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police…
Ponchatoula teacher, coach arrested, accused of sex crimes with minor -
Ponchatoula teacher, coach arrested, accused of sex crimes with minor WDSU
Parents of teen killed in Mall of Louisiana mass shooting sue mall, alleged shooter - WWLTV.com
Parents of teen killed in Mall of Louisiana mass shooting sue mall, alleged shooter WWLTV.com
Foley Police Department kicking off traffic safety campaign
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 7, 2026 FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Foley…
An alleged Hamas fundraising ring spanned 3 continents
An alleged Hamas fundraising ring spanned 3 continents. The feds say it ran through Louisiana. NOLA.com
Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells
A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal…
Northshore brothers linked to Hamas funding pipeline face Medicaid fraud charges - WWLTV.com
Northshore brothers linked to Hamas funding pipeline face Medicaid fraud charges WWLTV.com
Northshore school faculty member accused of slapping 13-year-old student - WWLTV.com
Northshore school faculty member accused of slapping 13-year-old student WWLTV.com
How Isaias will impact southeast Louisiana, south Mississippi - WWLTV.com
How Isaias will impact southeast Louisiana, south Mississippi WWLTV.com
One person in custody, child safely recovered following standoff with Biloxi Police Department
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – One person was arrested Wednesday night following an hours-long standoff at an apartment complex…
Northshore brothers accused in Hamas funding pipeline face new charges; wives arrested in Medicaid fraud case -
Northshore brothers accused in Hamas funding pipeline face new charges; wives arrested in Medicaid fraud case WWLTV.com
Alabama releases Wednesday statement with storm looming ahead of Georgia game - AL.com
Alabama releases Wednesday statement with storm looming ahead of Georgia game AL.com
St. Tammany brothers accused of funneling money to Hamas now arrested for Medicaid fraud - WDSU
St. Tammany brothers accused of funneling money to Hamas now arrested for Medicaid fraud WDSU
SWAT team responding to hostage situation involving child at Biloxi apartment complex -
SWAT team responding to hostage situation involving child at Biloxi apartment complex WLOX
Former Pascagoula karate instructor sentence to 90 years for child sex crimes -
Former Pascagoula karate instructor sentence to 90 years for child sex crimes WLOX
‘We’re looking at that:’ Trump hints at federal investigation into Nolan Wells’ death, Crump responds -
‘We’re looking at that:’ Trump hints at federal investigation into Nolan Wells’ death, Crump responds WLOX
Pascagoula man sentenced on child sex crime charges
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Pascagoula man will spend 90 years in prison after being convicted of sexual battery…
Read the lawsuit filed against ‘Jay Megan’ over Nolan Wells-related YouTube posts - Biloxi Sun Herald
Read the lawsuit filed against ‘Jay Megan’ over Nolan Wells-related YouTube posts Biloxi Sun Herald
Brewton Police investigating death at local hotel
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 7, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Brewton Police…
Read the lawsuit filed against Isaiah Harris over Nolan Wells-related TikToks - Biloxi Sun Herald
Read the lawsuit filed against Isaiah Harris over Nolan Wells-related TikToks Biloxi Sun Herald
Read the lawsuit filed against ‘Tumika LaSha’ over Nolan Wells-related posts - Biloxi Sun Herald
Read the lawsuit filed against ‘Tumika LaSha’ over Nolan Wells-related posts Biloxi Sun Herald
Attorney Ben Crump responds to President Trump ‘looking into’ the Death of Nolan Wells
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (Oct. 7, 2026) – Attorney Ben Crump released a statement after President Donald Trump told…
Demand letter accuses woman of altering Sea Tow call, spreading false claims in Nolan Wells case -
Demand letter accuses woman of altering Sea Tow call, spreading false claims in Nolan Wells case WLOX
Lockdown lifted at Shaw High School after threatening phone call made regarding campus -
Lockdown lifted at Shaw High School after threatening phone call made regarding campus WDSU
Mobile police investigating robbery at gas station
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 7, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police…
The Saints rest Chris Olave after receiver took hard hit late in Monday’s blowout loss - NOLA.com
The Saints rest Chris Olave after receiver took hard hit late in Monday’s blowout loss NOLA.com
Shelby County teacher charged with 16 counts of child porn possession - AL.com
Shelby County teacher charged with 16 counts of child porn possession AL.com
OPSO employee arrested after alleged off-duty assault - WWLTV.com
OPSO employee arrested after alleged off-duty assault WWLTV.com
Loxley man sentenced after sending threat to victim
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 7, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A…
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office recruit arrested on battery charge - NOLA.com
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office recruit arrested on battery charge NOLA.com
Third public official identified in Atmore prostitution sting - AL.com
Third public official identified in Atmore prostitution sting AL.com
As Tropical Storm Isaias creeps our way, Cruisin’ The Coast makes a decision - Biloxi Sun Herald
As Tropical Storm Isaias creeps our way, Cruisin’ The Coast makes a decision Biloxi Sun Herald
Family nears settlement after man dies in Foley jail
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) -- The family of a man who died in the Foley Jail three years ago…
New Orleans police drop criminal investigation into WWL-TV initiated by judge’s complaint - NOLA.com
New Orleans police drop criminal investigation into WWL-TV initiated by judge’s complaint NOLA.com
Mother dies, baby critical after being pushed from 15th-floor balcony, police say -
Mother dies, baby critical after being pushed from 15th-floor balcony, police say WLOX
3 arrested by ICE in Metairie; video shows person running across Airline Drive - WWLTV.com
3 arrested by ICE in Metairie; video shows person running across Airline Drive WWLTV.com
Man arrested after 130 mph motorcycle chase across 3 counties, deputies say -
Man arrested after 130 mph motorcycle chase across 3 counties, deputies say WLOX
Louisiana communities rally for a night out against crime -
Louisiana communities rally for a night out against crime WDSU
Mobile bicyclist suffering life-threatening injuries after hit-and-run
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 6, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police…
Bicyclist critically injured in hit-and-run crash in Mobile, officials say - Fox 10 News
Bicyclist critically injured in hit-and-run crash in Mobile, officials say Fox 10 News
Man admitted to stabbing woman 15 times in random hiking trail attack, police say -
Man admitted to stabbing woman 15 times in random hiking trail attack, police say WLOX
Major US city bans AI grocery pricing in first-in-the-nation law - AL.com
Major US city bans AI grocery pricing in first-in-the-nation law AL.com
Teen arrested after gun and drugs found inside car at Hammond High School, sheriff says - WWLTV.com
Teen arrested after gun and drugs found inside car at Hammond High School, sheriff says WWLTV.com
3 women trapped, threatened in parking lot after Saints game - WWLTV.com
3 women trapped, threatened in parking lot after Saints game WWLTV.com
‘The Little Tree Project’ assists authorities in recent human trafficking sting - Fox 10 News
‘The Little Tree Project’ assists authorities in recent human trafficking sting Fox 10 News
Christa Pike conscious, speaking, still handcuffed after Tennessee failed execution, lawyer says - AL.com
Christa Pike conscious, speaking, still handcuffed after Tennessee failed execution, lawyer says AL.com
No doubt Mobile man fired first in teenage girl’s shooting, co-defendant testifies - Fox 10 News
No doubt Mobile man fired first in teenage girl’s shooting, co-defendant testifies Fox 10 News
3 green card holders arrested, charged with illegal voting in New Orleans - WWLTV.com
3 green card holders arrested, charged with illegal voting in New Orleans WWLTV.com
Pensacola man sentenced to prison on federal gun charges
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 6, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola…
Florida Highway Patrol searching for suspect in alleged Escambia County hit-and-run on Interstate 110
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 6, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Florida…
Mobile Police Department searching for missing 21-year-old Lonnie Bailey
Video above: What should you do if someone you love goes missing? MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police…
Woman accused of trying to carjack her Uber driver after drop-off at Harvey apartment complex - NOLA.com
Woman accused of trying to carjack her Uber driver after drop-off at Harvey apartment complex NOLA.com
Ocean Springs Police seek woman accused of posing as Walmart employee in shoplifting case
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is asking for help identifying a woman accused of…
Baldwin County convicted felon sentenced for firearm possession
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 6, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A…
NOPD finds ‘no violation or criminal offense’ by WWL after judge’s complaint - WWLTV.com
NOPD finds ‘no violation or criminal offense’ by WWL after judge’s complaint WWLTV.com
Tropical Depression 9 expected to become a hurricane; STORMtracker Alert Days for Gulf Coast impacts Friday and
Tropical Depression 9 expected to become a hurricane; STORMtracker Alert Days for Gulf Coast impacts Friday and Saturday…
Mexican man arrested in Fairhope, sentenced in federal court for illegal reentry
Video above: What is the deportation process? BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mexican national who was arrested…
Louisiana family set more than a dozen homes on fire to collect insurance money, feds say - WWLTV.com
Louisiana family set more than a dozen homes on fire to collect insurance money, feds say WWLTV.com
Woman shot and killed on Chef Menteur Highway Tuesday morning -
Woman shot and killed on Chef Menteur Highway Tuesday morning WDSU
Summerdale traffic stop uncovers six prior removals, ends in illegal reentry conviction
Video above: What is the deportation process BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Salvadoran man who had multiple…
Baldwin County traffic stop leads to illegal reentry conviction and deportation proceedings
Video above: What to know about the deportation process BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Honduran man arrested…
Convicted felon found in Baldwin County, sentenced for illegal reentry
Video above: Deportation process BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Honduran national in the country illegally, and previously…
Bridge closed after deadly crash on Highway 26 in George County, MHP says -
Bridge closed after deadly crash on Highway 26 in George County, MHP says WLOX
2 dead after separate overnight killings in Lake Terrace, Plum Orchard - WWLTV.com
2 dead after separate overnight killings in Lake Terrace, Plum Orchard WWLTV.com
Honduran national found in Baldwin County after being deported five times
Video above: Deportation process BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Honduran national has been sentenced in federal court…
New in Nolan Wells case
New in Nolan Wells case: Friends speak to Fox News, Crump calls for feds to intervene, more nola.com
Man and woman killed hours apart in separate overnight attacks, New Orleans police say - nola.com
Man and woman killed hours apart in separate overnight attacks, New Orleans police say nola.com
77-year-old woman kills man who attacked her in parking lot, authorities say -
77-year-old woman kills man who attacked her in parking lot, authorities say WLOX
Suspect arrested after pregnant woman killed, unborn child removed from her womb -
Suspect arrested after pregnant woman killed, unborn child removed from her womb WLOX
Alabama man charged with threats tied to Nolan Wells’ case after grand jury ruling - Biloxi Sun Herald
Alabama man charged with threats tied to Nolan Wells’ case after grand jury ruling Biloxi Sun Herald
New Orleans police investigate deadly stabbing on Lakeshore Drive -
New Orleans police investigate deadly stabbing on Lakeshore Drive WDSU
Louisiana family torched rental homes for years in $1 million insurance scam, feds say - NOLA.com
Louisiana family torched rental homes for years in $1 million insurance scam, feds say NOLA.com
Car crashes into Mobile beauty supply store
Video above: Car Slams Into Crichton Beauty Supply Store MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A car crashed into a…
5 children found alone in boarded-up house without food or power, police say -
5 children found alone in boarded-up house without food or power, police say WLOX
Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86 - AL.com
Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86 AL.com
Convicted child sex offender possibly on the run
Convicted child sex offender possibly on the run: St. John Sheriff WWLTV.com
Testimony begins in murder trial of man accused in shooting death of 14-year-old girl - Fox 10 News
Testimony begins in murder trial of man accused in shooting death of 14-year-old girl Fox 10 News
NFL legend Terrell Owens sued for defamation by three friends of Nolan Wells - Biloxi Sun Herald
NFL legend Terrell Owens sued for defamation by three friends of Nolan Wells Biloxi Sun Herald
Citronelle man sentenced on gun charge
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 5, 2026 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A…
Convicted Massachusetts felon pleads guilty to selling imported plutonium from Russia to dozens -
Convicted Massachusetts felon pleads guilty to selling imported plutonium from Russia to dozens WDSU
University of South Alabama students appear in federal court, accused of threats toward President Trump
Video above: USA students accused of making threats toward President Trump appear in court MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) —…
MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies
Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.
Alabama students accused of threatening Trump released as cases go to a grand jury - AL.com
Alabama students accused of threatening Trump released as cases go to a grand jury AL.com
Atmore human trafficking operation leads to 17 arrests, including 3 public officials
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 5, 2026 ATMORE, Ala. (WKRG) — 17 people…
3 green card holders charged in New Orleans with illegal voting in 2024 election - NOLA.com
3 green card holders charged in New Orleans with illegal voting in 2024 election NOLA.com
Woman accused of throwing puppies from Mobile bridge pleads guilty
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 5, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile…
Atmore Police Department investigates damaged mailboxes, street signs
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 5, 2026 ATMORE, Ala. (WKRG) — Atmore Police…
Three arrested on drug charges in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office is sharing details on arrests made on…