Prichard officials urge residents to seek shelter as dangerous cold weather grips area
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 22, 2026 PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Prichard will open a cold weather shelter over the next few nights, as forecasts call for temperatures in the 20s and “feels like” temps in the single digits. According to a City of Prichard news release, […]
One dead, one hurt after car crash on I-10 in Mobile County
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a car crash that claimed the life a Theodore woman over the weekend. The single-vehicle crash happened around 5:39 a.m. Friday on Interstate 10 near mile marker 5, about nine miles west of the Mobile city limits, according to a release....
Weather impacts area schools for Monday
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Cold weather has prompted schedule changes for one area college and several public school systems for Monday, Jan. 26, while others plan to hold classes as usual. Faulkner University in Mobile has announced a weather delay on Monday, Jan. 26. Due to extremely cold morning conditions,...
The fast-food options are getting a double upgrade in one Baldwin County location
A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is expected to open this spring in Plantation Pointe shopping center at the corner of Fairhope Avenue and Greeno Road in Fairhope. The fast food eatery will be located at the former Ruby Tuesday site, which was demolished. And watch for a new Culver’s restaurant to...
Fajitas Three Ways w/ Taqueria Mexico
We’re back at Taqueria Mexico for three different fajita dishes-- fajita quesadillas, fajitas nachos, and chicken fajitas!. Taqueria Mexico uses only fresh ingredients to create their tasty Mexican dishes. They also have margaritas in a variety of flavors!. TAQUERIA MEXICO. 3733 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, AL.
Bayside Academy, St. Paul’s weigh in on AHSAA’s updated playoff structure
The reclassifications of public and private school athletic programs bring some big changes for private schools.
Inaugural Order of Misfits parade rolls in Robertsdale
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Order of Misfits held their inaugural Mardi Gras parade down Highway 59 in Robertsdale on Saturday. In Robertsdale, Mardi Gras is a family festivity, and the Order of Misfits took revelry to the next level during their very first official Mardi Gras parade as a krewe. “My wife and son […]
Severe weather possible Sunday as cold front approaches
A few thunderstorms are possible toward daybreak, especially closer to the coast and east of I-65, though severe weather is not expected to be overnight.
ALDOT Travel alert Sunday evening for some counties in our area
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - ALDOT Southwest Region posted on it’s Facebook page Saturday a travel alert Sunday evening and night for Washington, Clarke, and Monroe Counties. ALDOT TRAVEL ALERT UPDATE: Marengo, Choctaw, Washington, Wilcox, Clarke & Monroe Counties. Freezing temperatures are expected Sunday evening into...
USNS Comfort, USNS Mercy alongside each other in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Alabama Shipyard in Mobile posts on its Facebook for the first time in 30 years, the USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy are alongside each other. A historic moment for Alabama Shipyard and the city of Mobile. The arrival of USNS Comfort marks the first time in...
