Snow on the beach: South Alabama residents share photos of weather phenomenon
Almost one year to the day after a record-breaking snowstorm visited the Alabama Gulf Coast, dumping 7.5 inches or more of snow from Mobile to Gulf Shores, south Alabamians were greeted once again by some winter precipitation. Last night, residents from Dothan to Orange Beach flooded social media with their...
Mobile law firm merges with Florida firm
Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC, headquartered in Mobile, is merging with Barron & Redding P.A., a Florida-based law firm specializing in commercial litigation and transactions. Barron & Redding will operate under the Hand Arendall name. “With our strategic planning to add experienced attorneys to our firm, we wanted...
USA College of Nursing, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to host ‘Community Impact Day’
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 16, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority partnered with the University of South Alabama College of Nursing to host “Community Impact Day.” The event will take place on Monday, Jan. 19, at the Community Life Center, […]
Southern Alabama Weather Alert: Above-Normal Temperatures Jan 24–30 in Mobile, Dothan, and Gulf Shores
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Mobile, Alabama – Residents across southern Alabama could notice a noticeably milder, more springlike pattern setting in late next week as above-normal temperatures build across the central Gulf Coast....
Foley airport renamed after legacy mayor Arthur Holk
He is called a legacy mayor in the city of Foley, long-time mayor Arthur Holk, who died in 2021, but his name lives on through his family and is now forever tied to one of his passions.
5 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Mobile, Alabama to Try Today
Mobile’s Tex-Mex restaurants offer a delightful mix of tradition, creativity, and Gulf Coast flair. A family-owned establishment, Aztecas brings the vibrant flavors of colonial Mexico to the Gulf Coast. The menu features classic Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican dishes, including dips, wings, fajitas, sandwiches, wraps,...
JROTC cadets clean up Oaklawn Cemetery
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - JROTC cadets from across Mobile County spent their morning cleaning up Oaklawn Cemetery. Despite the chilly temperatures, they were mowing, weed-eating and leaf blowing to make the cemetery look good. The cadets said they try to make it out to Oaklawn at least once a year.
City of Mobile to break ground on $22 million affordable housing development
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 16, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Leaders and community members will gather at Fred Marshall Court in Mobile to break ground on a new affordable housing development. The groundbreaking will take place on Thursday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. at 4350 Moffett Road in Mobile. […]
Cargo truck crash closes I-10 Saturday morning
UPDATE 8:40 AM: ALEA says one lane of eastbound traffic has reopened at the Malbis Exit BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala (WKRG) – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a multi-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on I-10, according to a press release. State troopers are currently on the scene of a crash that...
Prichard mayor says unauthorized visitors have been coming in and out of City Hall
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Prichard municipal building has a problem with unauthorized visitors. “I think everyone nationwide is really concerned with safety and particularly around governmental buildings,” City of Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis said. Mayor Davis said former city workers and contractors who...

















