At The Hummingbird Way, Chef Jim Smith is letting Mobile tell its own food...
The Mobile chef is honoring the Gulf Coast by putting its people, traditions, and ingredients at the heart of the table.
Mobile County Health Department kiosk moves to Tillman’s Corner
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 31, 2026 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — One of the five Mobile County Health Department Prevention & Wellness Kiosks is moving to Tillman’s Corner. According to an MCHD news release, the kiosk, which is located inside Vista Medical, will be moving with the medical center
Mobile engineer shares update on Dauphin Street construction
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — We’re getting an update on a major construction project on Dauphin Street in Mobile. The work started earlier this year and is meant to improve traffic flow near I-65. City officials said this construction project was long overdue. “There was multiple connections to the roadway that led to ineffic
East side of Dauphin Street renovation set for November completion
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile city leaders say the east side of the Dauphin Street renovation project will be done in November. Once that phase is finished, crews will move on to the west side, officials say. The improvements are meant to make the road safer for drivers. The project...
Baldwin County High School receiver wins Wind Creek Play of the Week: Week 2
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Congratulations to Baldwin County High School Tigers senior wide receiver Ashton Cox on winning the Wind Creek Play of the Week! Cox caught a quick pass to the outside from quarterback Rayvon Johnson, then took it for an 80-yard touchdown against the Fairhope Pirates. His explosive run would blow
Alabama high schools earn national recognition — but some rural schools miss out
I’ve heard the same thing, over and over, for as many years as I’ve lived here. At some point during a discussion about K-12 education in Alabama, someone will say something complimentary about a school’s performance, and someone else will feel moved to chime in: “Yeah, they’re doing well. For Alabama.” I heard it agai
Fairhope water tower projected to cost $12 million, up from $9 million budgeted
What is the projected cost increase for Fairhope's water tower?. How much did North Baldwin Utilities spend on a similar water project in 2023?. Why is the water tower cost significantly higher than in 2012?. Fairhope leaders are weighing whether a proposed two-million-gallon water tower is worth an expected $12...
20-year-old driver dies after alligator on highway causes chain-reaction crash
Authorities say a 20-year-old woman was killed in a chain-reaction crash that was triggered by an alligator on the highway.
Man recovering after assault in midtown Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man faces reconstructive surgery after he says he was assaulted in midtown. The victim says he’s not sure how much the whole ordeal will cost him. Tom Cleaveland says he’s shaken by what happened and glad it wasn’t worse after what was supposed to be a fun night out […]
Mobile police arrest man accused of attempting to break into vehicle
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 31, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers have arrested a man accused of trying to break into a vehicle. According to MPD officials, they responded to Goodwill on Azalea Road just before 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, for a report of […]
