New McGregor Avenue business cuts grand opening ribbon
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It didn’t take long for the first new business to open up along the refurbished McGregor Avenue Corridor. A grand opening celebration was held this afternoon for Colour Collective, a new beauty and style salon. Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis was on hand for the opening...
Airbus inaugurates new A320 Fi…
Airbus on Monday celebrated the inauguration of its new A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) at its campus in the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, marking a major expansion of the company’s U.S. manufacturing presence and a milestone moment for Alabama’s aerospace industry. The new A320 FAL represents the...
South Alabama Weather: Winter Cold Threat Expands to Gulf Coast
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Mobile, Alabama – An unusually sharp winter cold snap will reach the central Gulf Coast late Sunday night, bringing dangerous wind chills to south Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi...
1 dead after plane crash in Mobile County
Video above: How safe is flying? MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County Sheriff’s Office officials said one person is dead after a plane crash in the Irvington area Saturday. The plane crash occurred in the woods south of the Roy E Ray Airport. Neighbors told News 5 crews that it was a small, single-engine […]
Daphne man brings ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’ nostalgia to Alabama with Griswold car
If you find yourself driving down the holiday road and spot a “Family Truckster” that looks eerily similar to the one driven by the Griswold family in the popular 1983 film “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” it’s not a mirage. At least, not if you’re in...
Operation Wipe Out going to Mobile for cervical cancer prevention summit
“This is the only cancer that can be eliminated. Who doesn’t want to do that?”. Dr. Isabel Scarinci didn’t beat around the bush when it comes to the end goal of Operation Wipe Out. The young organization has led efforts across the state to raise awareness about cervical cancer + how it can be prevented.
Prichard’s ‘Whistler Wonderland’ Christmas event kicks off
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 12, 2025 PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Prichard’s “Whistler Wonderland” Christmas Extravaganza has officially begun. According to a city news release, the multi-day celebration began tonight at 6 p.m. and closes at 10 p.m. The event will continue on Saturday,...
Dads at the Door program helping to encourage students
A monthly tradition at an elementary school is giving students a spirited start to the day, thanks to a group of fathers who show up to cheer them on. (WLBT)
Mobile police chase ends in crash: 2 injured
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 12, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A police chase in Mobile has ended in a crash. Mobile police attempted to stop a car between Government and Dauphin Streets around 9 p.m. The driver of the car took off. The driver of the car rammed into […]
Vehicle plows through new traffic circle days after opening
MOBILE, Ala (WKRG) – It’s rare to have a traffic circle be the talk of the town. Mobile Police are investigating after the new roundabout at South McGregor Avenue and Dauphin Street was damaged just days after opening. Pictures taken by WKRG show that the new roundabout intersection of McGregor Avenue and Dauphin...
