Baldwin County farmers relieved by rain, but seek dry days ahead
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) – Recent rain is bringing relief to Baldwin County produce farmers and their crops, but how much rain is too much rain? Mike McKenzie has spent years working on his family’s farm in Fairhope, where just a few weeks ago, they were hoping for some rain. “The ground was hard, it was dusty, […]
New Cedar Point Boat Launch coming in 2027 with $6.5 million contract
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Construction on the Cedar Point Boat Launch will soon take place in Coden right across from the Cedar Point Pier. The plan has been in the works since the county bought the pier back in 2021. After being open for almost a year, the pier’s success has people looking forward […]
Mobile County Commission Awards Contract For Cedar Point Boat Launch
The Mobile County Commission recently awarded a $6.5-million contract to M.D. Thomas Construction, LLC for construction of the Cedar Point Boat Launch, a major coastal access project in South Mobile County that will improve public boating access and enhance safety for the area’s commercial oyster industry. Engineering
Crowned Young: An Empowerment Brunch for teen girls
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Crowned Young: An Empowerment Brunch for the Girls Becoming Her will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM at The Venue at Eden in Mobile. Designed for girls ages 11–18, Crowned Young is a teen empowerment brunch focused on confidence, identity, purpose, and self-worth. The event was insp
Spicy Shrimp & Soft Serve Margarita at Taqueria Mexico
We are at Taqueria Mexico to feature their soft serve margaritas, spicy shrimp, and creamy garlic shrimp. Taqueria Mexico uses only fresh ingredients to create their tasty Mexican dishes. They also have margaritas in a variety of flavors!. TAQUERIA MEXICO. 3733 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, AL. (251) 414-4496.
Former Mobile County Sheriff’s Office sergeant indicted on additional theft charges
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A former Mobile County Sheriff’s Office sergeant has been indicted on additional theft charges, according to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office. A Mobile County grand jury returned a three-count indictment against Daniel Holifield, charging him with first-degree theft of property by dece
FedEx driver accused of stealing $50,000 in electronic devices from Walmart
A FedEx-contracted driver, Jeremy Eaton, 39, from Mobile, has been charged with first-degree theft after investigators discovered he was allegedly stealing Apple Watches and iPhones from Walmart deliveries, with a combined value of over $50,000.
Record rainfall recorded in May causing some issues
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: The Gulf Coast has recorded record rainfall for the month of May. The 17 plus inches of rain are helping with our drought conditions, but all that water is also having an impact on everything from wildlife to crops, roads, sewers and homes. We’re taking a look at what all
Dangerous Rip Currents Put Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle Beaches on High Alert Through...
Millions of beachgoers heading to the Gulf Coast for Memorial Day weekend are being warned of life-threatening rip currents running from the Alabama shoreline through Florida’s Panhandle, with authorities urging swimmers to stay out of the water through late Sunday night. The National Weather Service in Mobile issued a
Jack’s restaurant to open in Mobile; first 50 guests get free breakfast for a...
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 29, 2026 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabama-based restaurant Jack’s is opening its first Mobile location at the beginning of June. According to a news release from Jack’s Family Restaurant, the Homewood, Alabama, chain will open its Mobile location at 9855 Airport Boul

















