Mobile AL

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — While shoppers pack large retail stores for Black Friday and wait on those Cyber Monday deals, downtown Mobile’s small businesses are gearing up for their big day: Small Business Saturday. News 5 spoke with several local stores to see how they’re getting ready. “We’re going to do a 20% off...

Friday was that notorious day of all shopping days known as "Black Friday", traditionally when businesses have their most profitable day of the year. But that seems to be changing. Natasha Taylor owns Vintage Vagabond, a vintage resale shop at the Loop in Midtown Mobile. She says Black Friday sales...

Local and federal law enforcement agencies line alongside the procession for the dignified transfer of Sarah Beckstrom.

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 26, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers arrested two people at a local apartment complex after a short foot chase. According to MPD officials, officers pulled over a vehicle at the South of Dauphin Apartments around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday,...

In the vibrant world of social media, a recent topic of discussion has been the preorder of a Mardi Gras tag. The original post on Reddit expressed excitement, albeit with a humorous jab at the tag's design.

Thanksgiving Day will be beautiful but on the cooler side. Sunshine will dominate, but temperatures will struggle to warm much after the cold start.

As Thanksgiving approaches, many people find themselves in unfamiliar cities due to work or other commitments. One such individual recently took to social media to seek advice on where to eat and what to do in the area over the holiday. The individual, who is in town for work, is looking for a place to grab lunch or...

Even before the Red Clay Strays won Vocal Group of the Year at the 2025 CMAs, this band already had a massive grassroots fan base in their corner.

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) —  Todd Lasseigne, Ph.D., executive director at Bellingrath Gardens & Home, and restaurant owner Armando Rodriguez joined WKRG News 5 on Take 5 to discuss everything happening at the 30th anniversary of Magic Christmas in Lights, open nightly through Jan. 6 at Bellingrath Gardens & Home.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Thanksgiving leftovers could be something you don’t want to do is share with your pet. Veterinarians are warning pet owners about hidden dangers in holiday feasts. They say many holiday foods are toxic to pets, including chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions, garlic and alcoholic beverages. Even...