Foley, Fairhope high schools cut ribbon on new facilities
Foley and Fairhope high schools unveil new gyms, weight rooms and band facilities as part of a $58 million investment.
You’ll Never Leave Hungry At This Unbelievably Massive Alabama Buffet Restaurant
If you’ve ever wondered what happiness looks like in food form, it’s probably a buffet table stretching as far as the eye can see. Nelson’s Barnyard Buffet in Saraland, Alabama proves that sometimes the best things in life come in unlimited quantities, especially when those things are fried chicken and banana pudding.
Man shot in hand at Mobile apartment complex
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 7, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Police are investigating after a man was shot in the hand at an apartment complex in Mobile. The shooting happened at the Sage Hill Apartments in the 6700 block of Zeigler Boulevard on Thursday, May 7. Officials say the […]
Massive alligator found on US-43 in Chickasaw
CHICKASAW, Ala. (WKRG) — An 8-foot alligator was found a little too close to civilians. This alligator was found on the side of US 43 near Sutherland Drive in Chickasaw. “It’s a sight to see,” Chickasaw Resident Phillip Robinson said. “Ain’t every day you see an alligator on the road out here.” The alligator sighting was the […]
Bear spotted on Royal Street in downtown Mobile
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 7, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — If you happened to paw-se on Royal Street while walking around downtown Mobile on Thursday, you may have noticed something bear-ly believable. That’s right, a bear sighting in Mobile — well, a stuffed bear. The bear was being moved […]
Prichard council to hire audit team to probe city finances
Mayor Carletta Davis says Prichard was in dire need of a standardized way of collecting revenue and then spending it. "Well, you know all of these funds don't belong to us, they belong to the citizens of Prichard," she tells NBC 15 News. "And what we have done is try to come in and set a standard operating procedure for our finance department."
Two more Baldwin County schools expand athletics and fine arts in $58M district investment
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) – A $58 million investment in high school athletic and fine arts is transforming campuses across the Baldwin County Public School System. Thursday morning, Fairhope High School and Foley High School unveiled their upgraded facilities. Fairhope High School: Fairhope High School’s Principal Jon Cardwell had plenty of pirate pride as he showed off the […]
HOPE for All Gulf Coast Announces Inaugural “Miles of Hope” 5K & Family Fun
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The following information was provided by HOPE for All Gulf Coast:. HOPE for All Gulf Coast is excited to announce an event that is aimed to bring together runners, walkers, families, community leaders, and local partners from across Mobile and Baldwin counties to raise awareness and critical funding to support families experiencing homelessness. The inaugural Miles of Hope 5K & Family Fun...
Crescent Towing adds new tugboat to Mississippi River operations
Crescent Towing has added a new vessel to its ship assist operations on the Lower Mississippi River, the 6,000-hp Z-drive tugboat Kentucky. The Kentucky, which measures 92’x38’ and has a 19’ draft, was built at Blakeley BoatWorks in Mobile, Ala. Blakeley BoatWorks and Crescent Towing are both part of The Cooper Group. The vessel, powered by twin Caterpillar 3516E Tier 4...
Live music, activities for all ages part of Baldwin County America 250 Celebration in...
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 7, 2026 DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County and Daphne are joining forces to hold an America 250 Celebration this June, according to the Baldwin County Commission. According to a Baldwin County Commission news release, the event will celebrate “250 years of American history, freedom […]
