Mobile man arrested on machine gun conversion device charge
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile police arrested a 28-year-old man on charges related to a machine gun conversion device. Kelvin Barnes Jr. also faces a charge for disorderly conduct, according to police. Barnes remains in jail and is scheduled for arraignment Thursday.
Rendezvous Music Festival in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Rendezvous is a local music festival bringing together a diverse pool of Alabama performers. The organizers, three high school students, felt there was a need for an event that celebrates music other than simply country music, so they started Rendezvous. They’re part of Youth Leadership Mobile,...
ACU Begins Spring Campaign at Hal Williams Collegiate in Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. - Abilene Christian men's golf kicks off a busy spring slate at the Hal Williams Collegiate, hosted by South Alabama at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove. The Wildcats will play two rounds on Monday with an 8 a.m. shotgun start before closing with the final round Tuesday with an 8:30...
Graham Creek Announces Closures During ASA Archery Tournament Week
Most areas are expected to reopen at noon on Sunday. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Graham Creek Nature Preserve is preparing for a major archery event and has announced details of a temporary closure during the tournament. The preserve will host the ASA Archery Tournament and anticipates increased activity during that week....
A FOX10 Safety Alert and warnings about some supplements, baby food and smoke detectors
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: We have a FOX10 Safety Alert about a supplement that may contain salmonella and has already sickened several people. We are taking a look at that alert and several other recalls covering everything from air purifiers to baby food to smoke detectors.
Gulf Shores Launches New Beginner Hiking And Camping Program
Participants will visit Gulf State Park and Blakely State Park for hands-on training. Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Outdoor enthusiasts in South Baldwin County have a new reason to lace up their hiking boots this spring. The City of Gulf Shores Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department is launching a specialized...
Mardi Gras parades roll through Mobile, Baldwin Counties on Lundi Gras
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Multiple organizations are scheduled to parade in the News 5 area on Monday. Here is a list of parades happening on Monday: WKRG is your home for Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Here are some important […]
Baldwin County launches $2M Eastern Shore Trail expansion along U.S. 98
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 16, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A recreational trail along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay in Baldwin County is growing, according to the Baldwin County Commission. Commissioners announced last week construction has started on a new segment of Eastern Shore...
Foley Hits A Bullseye In Archery Events
Archery is experiencing significant global growth, driven by its inclusion in the Olympic Games, increased youth participation, and a surge in recreational and tournament activity, with the market expected to reach USD 3.14 billion by 2030. The sport has transitioned from a niche activity to a mainstream, high...
‘Everybody started running chaotic’: Witnesses recall back-to-back shootings in Downtown Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Witnesses recall the terrifying moments after back-to-back shootings in downtown Mobile Sunday night, leaving one person dead and multiple people injured. “I mean it was kind of total chaos,” said Calla Ethridge, a witness. Police responded to Dauphin and Joachim streets shortly after 11 last...
