Alabama House committee considers bills targeting Mobile, Baldwin county solar farms
An Alabama House committee on Tuesday approved a bill allowing south Alabama counties to regulate solar farms but delayed a vote on another bill imposing a one-year moratorium on construction of new solar farms in the state. HB 618, sponsored by Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, would allow county commission located along...
Mobile man accused in Calhoun Street robbery
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March 17, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man has been arrested in connection with a robbery on Calhoun Street, according to the Mobile Police Department. According to an MPD news release, 29-year-old Kelvin Blackmon was arrested on March 17 and charged with...
Missing Family, Including 2-Year-Old, Found Buried in Plastic, Killed with ‘Edged Weapon’
In a grim conclusion to a multi-agency search that spanned nearly two months, Alabama authorities confirmed Thursday the recovery of remains believed to be a missing mother and her two young children. The victims—Aurelia Choc Cac, 40, Niurka Zuleta Choc, 17, and 2-year-old Anthony Garcia Choc—had been missing since...
Alabama Leprechaun Video Turns 20 And Still Goes Viral
A viral Alabama leprechaun story turns 20, and a new report reveals the truth behind one of the internet’s earliest sensations.
Saraland school bus carrying 11 students involved in two-vehicle crash, officials say
SARALAND, Ala. (WALA) - A two-vehicle crash involving a Saraland school bus occurred after 3:30 p.m. at Celeste and Radcliff Road, officials said. The bus sustained shattered windows and a damaged front end. Saraland Mayor Joe McDonald said 11 Saraland Elementary students were on the bus at the time of...
Breakfast Week: Lee’s breakfast quiche
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - We are kicking off breakfast week on Good Day Gulf Coast! Today, Lee is showing off his savory breakfast quiche. Join us again tomorrow as Matt prepares to show us one of his breakfast favorites!
Neurodivergent Celebration Week
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Get ready to celebrate the strengths, talents, and diversity of our community during Neurodivergent Celebration Week! This week-long event kicks off on March 16th and features activities, workshops, and conversations designed to uplift and empower neurodivergent individuals and their families....
Festa Italiana at Christ the King Catholic Church
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Celebrate Italian and Roman Catholic heritage at the Festa Italiana! The Festa is sponsored by Christ the King Catholic Church Ladies Sodality. It’s taking place Sunday, March 22. Doors open at 9:30 am and it goes until 1:30 pm. Homemade spaghetti dinners, Italian pastries, homemade items and...
Videos, gang evidence fueled fears of retaliation as Mobile mayor sought to reassure public...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - After one man died and several others suffered gunshot wounds during back-to-back shootings on the night of Joe Cain Day, Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis moved quickly to reassure the public ahead of Fat Tuesday. “What I want the people of Mobile and the people visiting Mardi...
Corinth church rebuilds after tornado
According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was short-lived but had winds estimated at up to 100 mph.
