City of Mobile reveals name of new arena
City officials announced Tuesday that the Birmingham-based bank has bought the naming rights for the new multipurpose arena.
Capital murder trial in Mobile delayed to Wednesday: What to know
UPDATE (7 p.m.): Testimony is on hold in a capital murder trial in Mobile. The jury was expecting ballistic experts to testify about the shooting that claimed the life of a 9-year-old girl, but the judge sent everyone home. Darius Lucky is accused of killing 9-year-old Cailee Knight in 2023. She was sleeping on her […]
Dangerous rip currents greet spring breakers
We are taking a look at the beach conditions, the flag warning system and what you need to know if you are heading to the beach.
NTSB: Boiler fuel system failure caused engine room fire aboard Lem Verbena
An engine room fire aboard the 655’ bulk carrier Lem Verbena at the Alabama State Docks in Mobile, Ala., was caused by a failed O-ring seal in the vessel’s boiler burner fuel system, according to a National Transportation Safety Board investigation. The fire occurred Jan. 4, 2025, at...
Spanish Fort to rename Highway 225 to American Patriots Way
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) - Spanish Fort is moving forward with renaming its stretch of Highway 225 to honor those who have served in the military. The city council is expected to pass a resolution at its meeting Monday night, April 6, 2026. County and state leaders stood with the...
Mobile’s Spring Fling Music Festival was mom’s idea, says promoter Mel Showers, Jr.
34 years ago, Mel Showers had an idea... to create a huge music festival in Mobile, one that would rally rap and hip-hop music lovers from across the coast to one location for a party that would be talked about for years. One that would tap into the enthusiasm of...
Magnolia Cemetery in Mobile to feature Confederate Memorial Day celebration
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 6, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Raphael Semmes Camp 11 of Sons of Confederate Veterans has set its annual Confederate Memorial Day Observance for this week, according to Memorials Chairman A.J. DuPree. According to a Sons of Confederate Veterans news release, the chapter will […]
Fairhope police: 3 teens arrested after K-1 Center break-in
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 6, 2026 FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Three teens accused of breaking into a building in Fairhope were arrested, News 5 has learned. According to a Facebook post from the Fairhope Police Department, two 14-year-olds and one 13-year-old were seen on surveillance video breaking into the […]
Saguaro Lake scare: Child nearly hit by speeding jet ski
A family’s fun day at Saguaro Lake turned terrifying when a jet ski nearly struck a 9-year-old on an inner tube. His mother says they could only watch in horror as the rider sped straight toward him. The driver bailed at the last second, and now the family is warning others before the next close call turns tragic. Molly McBride has more.
Public health alert lifted for chicken nuggets sold nationwide at Walmart
A public health alert for frozen, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart locations nationwide has been retracted.
