Historic Avenue Cultural Center: Once More, with Revelry: A Revival of Mobile’s Official Mardi...
Date(s) - February 7, 2026. Mobile’s rich Mardi Gras heritage comes alive in a fresh, contemporary way with Once More, with Revelry: A Revival of Mobile’s Official Mardi Gras Posters, opening Friday, February 7, 2026, from 3:00–6:00 PM at the Historic Avenue Cultural. Center. Local artist ShaMyra...
Magnolia Springs Plans 2026 Tour Of Homes
An Evening of Southern Charm at the Governors Club kicks off fundraising ahead of the 2026 Magnolia Springs Tour of Homes. Magnolia Springs, Ala. — (OBA) — Magnolia Springs is preparing to open some of its most cherished homes to the public as part of a community celebration of history, architecture, and small-town...
City of Mobile declares two more downtown properties unsafe, including former OK Bicycle Shop
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Mobile has declared two additional downtown properties unsafe, marking the third building on Dauphin Street to face city action this week. The two newly condemned buildings are located at 661 and 663 Dauphin Street — the former OK Bicycle Shop restaurant and the former Liquid Sushi...
Featured artist of Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival revealed
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 6, 2026 FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The featured artist of the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival has been revealed ahead of the event. Natalie Catar, a resident of Fairhope, was named the Featured Artist at Provision Cafe on Friday, Feb. 6. “I’m very, very honored,” […]
The heartbeat of Mardi Gras still lives in Mobile
On Fat Tuesday, Dauphin Street hums with music and motion as beads arc through the air, MoonPies thud into waiting hands, and the call of “throw me something!” echoes between historic buildings. Massive, ornately decorated floats and costumed riders move through downtown as a centuries-old tradition comes fully...
Gulf Coast homeless outreach helps hundreds with IDs, meals and medical care
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — More than 300 people were helped during the 12th annual Project Homeless Connect, according to HOPE for All Gulf Coast. The annual event was held at The Grounds in Mobile and brought together community members, service providers and volunteers to offer services for the unsheltered in Mobile and...
Grand Bay Middle School student to represent Mobile at state spelling bee
Video above: What words to Americans have the hardest time spelling? MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Grand Bay Middle School student bested 51 others to take home the title of best speller in Mobile County, according to 68 Ventures Bowl officials. Carson Floyd was one of 52 elementary and middle school students from public,...
Mobile arts institution is moving, and 3 new retailers planned in Baldwin County
A 16,390-square-foot building at 90 Springdale Blvd., in Mobile, has sold for $1.12 million and will be the new home of Azalea City Center for the Arts, according to court records. Mike Reid of Merrill P. Thomas Co., represented the buyer and Brandon Broadus of CRE Mobile worked for the...
Order of Inca, Apollo’s Mystic Ladies & Order of Kahos roll Friday night
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. The Order of Inca and Order of Kahos are scheduled to parade through downtown Mobile on Friday, Feb. 6, starting at 6:30 p.m. Apollo’s Mystic Ladies will take to the streets of Daphne beginning at 6:45 p.m. […]
Baldwin County Commission posts statements on proposed solar project in Stockton area
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - The Baldwin County Commission has posted statements on its Facebook page regarding the proposed solar project in the Stockton area. ***Update from the Baldwin County Commission 02/06/26***. We understand the concerns being raised by the community. We are listening, and we are committed...
