Fishing at Big Creek Lake to return this Spring
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Fishing access at Big Creek Lake is expected to return under a controlled system that relies on on-site boat rentals and equipment rather than privately launched vessels. According to details provided by the program, anglers will be able to rent boats and fishing gear...
2026 Fairhope Rotary Steak Cook-Off to support local causes
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 16, 2026 FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — More than 30 teams are set to compete during the 2026 Fairhope Rotary Steak Cook-Off, according to event organizers. The event, set for May 9 at 7 p.m. on North Bancroft Street in Fairhope, offers visitors a taste of […]
Citronelle wildfire contained after burning more than 1,700 acres
CITRONELLE, Ala. (WALA) - A wildfire that started on little more than 20 acres in Citronelle Saturday has been contained after burning more than 1,700 acres. Alabama State Forestry has been busy fighting wildfires this week. Just over the weekend, more than 50 were reported across Alabama. The Citronelle fire burned across forests and swamps, affecting multiple property owners.
You’ll Feel Like a Kid Again at This One-of-a-Kind Train Restaurant in Alabama
Some people collect stamps, some collect regrets, and some brilliant souls collect actual train cars and turn them into restaurants. The Derailed Diner in Robertsdale is exactly what happens when someone’s childhood train obsession meets their adult love of good food, and honestly, we’re all better for it.
Fairhope e-bike safety concerns grow after reported crashes, vandalism
Video above: Fairhope e-bike safety concerns grow after reported crashes, vandalism FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) – As electric motorcycles and E-bikes grow in popularity, the Fairhope Police Department said they’re seeing a rise in unsafe and illegal electric riding. Katie Bolton owns Pro Cycle, a cycling store in Downtown Fairhope, she told News 5 that e-bikes have many […]
Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise speaks with Mobile students during Space Week
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Students at St. Pius X Catholic School spoke with Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise during the school’s annual Space Week. Haise joined the students via Zoom from his home in Houston. The national hero served as the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 13. “It just...
Orange Beach Added To The List of Cities In Baldwin County Building Hurricane Safe...
Orange Beach, Ala. – (GSN) – When a hurricane approaches land the residents are typically given advance notice and evacuate. However, many local city first responders stay in the area for emergency operations. During Ivan, first responders didn’t know where to go. The staff at Gulf Shores used the local jail cells for rest and shelter. During Sally, exactly 16 years later on Sept. 16, the...
Foley adding turn lanes on South Juniper Street
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 16, 2026 FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Foley officials have announced plans to add turn lanes on South Juniper Street in an effort to improve traffic flow. According to a Foley news release, the turn lanes will be located at Beignet Drive, a “busy route near […]
Foley Financial Report Breaks Down City Spending And Growth
Residents can read the full report online or at city offices. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley citizens now have access to a new, easy-to-use guide to Foley's city finances. The most recent Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) has been made public by the city to show citizens how their taxes are being spent. According to city officials, the report is written without technical...
MPD: 4 juveniles arrested after stolen-vehicle pursuit ends in crash
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Police Department said they arrested four juveniles following a chase that crashed into a telephone pole. Officers attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle around 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the area of Cottage Hill Road, but the driver refused to stop, prompting a short pursuit, police said.
