‘A thousand cuts:’ Following historic loss, oysters could be the key to Alabama’s marsh...
This is the final installment of “A thousand cuts,” AL.com’s series on coastal erosion. Coastal Alabama residents probably think about oysters at least a few times a week — mainly eating them. They want to know where to get the best raw oysters, the best charbroiled...
Baldwin County man sentenced for robbing Magnolia Springs convenience store
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 21, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Baldwin County man has been sentenced for armed robbery, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Alabama. According to a news release, 39-year-old Cornell Bodiford Jr., was sentenced to 27 years in prison fo
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of SW Alabama, NW Florida
WEAR-TV — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for parts of Northwest Florida, Southwest Alabama and a large portion of the central Gulf Coast through 8 p.m. Friday. The watch includes Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida, along with Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, and several other counties in Alabama.
Alabama woman arrested for property damage, animal cruelty in Mississippi
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – George County deputies announced an Alabama woman was arrested for damaging property and setting fire to items, as well as animal cruelty. On August 14, 2026, deputies responded to the Basin community after receiving a call about the damaged property. The suspect was identified as Maria Le
Gulf Coast braces for severe storms and damaging wind gusts
The Gulf Coast is in for a rough stretch as a line of powerful storms sweeps across the region, prompting forecasters to warn of damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail into the evening. A severe thunderstorm watch now covers a wide swath of the coast, and residents are being urged to stay alert as conditions turn volatil
Local nonprofit working to revitalize historic Mobile cemetery
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A local cemetery with a rich history that has seen periods of neglect is getting some much-needed attention. “Because Oaklawn has always received such negative attention, I was like, I need to get the signs up and beautify it so that people can see the vision that I see, and it […]
Mobile Planning Commission shoots down mobile home park’s controversial rezoning bid
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Planning Commission on Thursday rejected a proposed zoning change that could eventually have led to an increase in the number of mobile homes in a development off Dauphin Island Parkway. The zoning change before the commission sounded minor. It would have lifted a requirement...
WATCH: Tree falls on car in Semmes during heavy rain
SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — A tree fell on a car in a Semmes neighborhood Thursday during a severe thunderstorm. Jimmy Lee sent us videos of a tree falling on his neighbor’s vehicle on Raphael Court in Semmes around 4 p.m. on Aug. 20. Security camera video from Lee’s home shows the tree snapping before hitting […]
$52 million in GoMESA grants fund Mobile and Baldwin County projects
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 20, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Over $52 million has been awarded to projects in and around Mobile and Baldwin counties through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006. The GoMESA grants are awarded to projects that “focus on environmental education and outreach,
$9 million award clears way for first phase of Brookley by the Bay
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — A major funding announcement Thursday is moving Brookley by the Bay waterfront park one step closer to becoming a reality in Mobile. The governor's office awarded $9 million in GoMESA funds, which come from offshore oil and gas lease revenue. City officials say the funding will allow them to bui
