Foley’s 54th Annual Art in the Park
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Mom? Make it a tradition at Art in the Park! Stroll through the picturesque Heritage Park, shop for one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gifts, amazing local art, and enjoy a delicious meal from the food vendors. Don’t forget to stop...
Mobile man visits 10 Firehouse Subs locations for free sandwich promotion
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile man turned a one-day restaurant promotion into a road trip across the region Wednesday, visiting 10 Firehouse Subs locations to collect free sandwiches. Michael Hill packed empty coolers with ice packs and set out to claim free subs at Firehouse Subs restaurants on both...
3 injured in crash on Dauphin Island Bridge
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Three people were injured in a crash Tuesday on the Dauphin Island Bridge. News 5 was told four vehicles were involved, one of them was towing a boat. News 5 received video from a viewer trying to cross the bridge at the time, who said traffic was at a stand-still […]
Daphne to begin design work on $25 million indoor recreation center
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - The design process for Daphne’s new $25 million indoor recreation center will begin later this month. It will be constructed on the site of the Thomas Medical Center, just above Bayfront Park. The city of Daphne bought the Thomas Medical Center building three years ago....
Virus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship; health officials issue warning
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: A virus outbreak on a cruise ship has killed three people and health officials say at least four more are sick. Experts say the outbreak involves the hantavirus. We’re taking a look at the virus, how it spreads, how experts believe this outbreak unfolded and what you need to know about the virus.
Bay Minette welcomes new Chief of Police following swearing-in ceremony
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 6, 2026 Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the chief was sworn in today during a special ceremony and not during a council meeting. We regret the error. BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Bay Minette’s new chief of police was sworn in […]
AUSTAL USA STARTS CONSTRUCTION ON FIFTH NAVY LANDING CRAFT UTILITY VESSEL
Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA celebrated the start of construction on its fifth U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1700-class vessel, LCU 1714, at its Mobile, Ala. ship manufacturing facility on April 27, 2026. This progress highlights continued momentum for the LCU program, a key component of the U.S....
Terri Sewell announces May Mobile Office Hours in 7th District
The office of Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will host its Mobile Office Hours in May through several locations in the 7th District to offer assistance to residents with federal programs. “Serving the people of Alabama’s 7th District means meeting folks where they are,” said Sewell in an announcement. “Our Mobile...
Local doctor speaks on rare but serious hantavirus
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde has renewed attention on the rare but potentially fatal disease. Dr. Ben Kimbell, a family medicine resident with Accordia Health, said the virus carries a high mortality rate. “40% of people who...
Man found guilty in 1997 Mobile rape
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — A Mobile County jury has found Andre Landrum guilty of Rape First Degree, Rape Second Degree, and Burglary First Degree, announced District Attorney Keith Blackwood. The convictions stemmed from a 1997 cold case in which Landrum broke into a Mobile County home where the...
