Alabama beach warning system now notifies the public of confirmed shark attacks
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WDHN) – An emergency alert system is now in place to notify the public when a shark attack occurs on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, WDHN’s sister station, WKRG News Channel 5 reports. Imagine you’re at the beach, phone in hand, suddenly an emergency alert cuts through the calm. You look down and read […]
3rd Annual Crepe Myrtle Trail Festival & Bike Ride
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The 3rd Annual Crepe Myrtle Trail Festival & Bike Ride is back on Saturday April 11th at McNally Park, highlighting ongoing efforts to expand greenway trail access and strengthen connectivity along Mobile’s waterfront. Hosted by The Peninsula of Mobile, the festival is a free, family-friendly...
Prichard cleanup effort targets blight near school and increases safety
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Police, fire crews and public health officials joined forces Wednesday morning for a large-scale cleanup effort in Prichard, launching what city leaders are calling “Operation Spring Cleaning.”. The initiative is aimed at addressing safety concerns, reducing blight and improving quality of...
Lumber company to invest $10.5 million in Mobile County location
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A lumber company is set to make a multi-million dollar investment into its Port City location. According to a news release, a subsidiary of Canfor Southern Pine Inc., New South Lumber Company Inc., is investing $10.5 million in the Mobile County location. The company...
Remaining suspects in Preston Lord’s murder expected to appear in court
The six remaining suspects accused of beating Preston Lord, leading to his death, are scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning. David Caltabiano reports.
Lucky trial: Mobile mother recounts finding 9-year-old daughter shot to death
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A mother fought back tears Wednesday as she recounted finding her 9-year-old daughter shot to death on a couch in the living room. Testifying at the capital murder trial of Darius Janoski Lucky Jr., Andrea Bright said she took her 3-year-old daughter to the emergency room on Dec. 4, 2023, after...
2 Alabama restaurants named in Michelin Guide’s ‘Iconic Southern Foods’ list
The Michelin Guide recently shared its list of iconic Southern foods as well as some of the best restaurants serving them, and two Alabama eateries were among the ranks. The Michelin Guide recently released its list of “Iconic Foods of the South,” including dishes like barbecue, fried chicken, biscuits, grits, gumbo...
Prichard pushing against blight — while some people say they’re being pushed out
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — City of Prichard officials say they’re pushing out blight, but some people living in a junk-filled lot say they’re being pushed out of their homes. At the intersection of Highway 45 and Mount Sinai Avenue, crews with Prichard Police, public works, animal control and other agencies gathered...
Gunfire strikes Mobile home
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 1, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are investigating after a house was struck by gunfire late Tuesday night. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the 600 block of Chin Street just before midnight on March 31 for […]
Stolen University of South Alabama scooters found in George County
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 1, 2026 GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — The George County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after stolen scooters from the University of South Alabama were found in their jurisdiction. According to GCSO officials, the four stolen scooters were found in the area of...
