Thousands gather for Moon Pie Over Mobile New Year’s celebration
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Thousands gathered in downtown Mobile Tuesday night for the annual Moon Pie Over Mobile celebration, marking the start of the new year with live music, a parade and traditional festivities. The event drew families and visitors to downtown Mobile, including newcomers to the area looking to...
Downtown Fairhope lights up the sky during annual New Year’s Eve Street Party
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Those in Downtown Fairhope brought in the New Year with a bang and the energy was electric. On New Year’s Eve, hundreds of people filled downtown for the annual New Year’s Eve Street Party as a family-friendly way to bring in 2026. Case Niles and his daughter Molly have traveled from […]
Mobile mayor discusses priorities for 2026
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis laid out his vision for 2026 in his nightly email. Major projects include finishing the Mobile International Airport at Brookley Aeroplex, the Africatown Welcome Center, and the Mobile arena. The city is also investing in public safety and infrastructure, with $17...
New Orleans marks one year since deadly Bourbon Street terrorist attack
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - One year after a terrorist attack killed 14 people and injured dozens more on Bourbon Street, survivors and victims’ families say the pain remains raw and concerns about public safety persist. The attack occurred during the early morning hours of New Year’s Day 2024 when...
Rip current statement affecting Mobile and Baldwin counties Friday and Saturday
At 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a rip current statement valid from Friday 9 p.m. until Saturday 6 p.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service states, "Dangerous rip currents expected." "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,"...
One dead in Baldwin County New Year’s Day crash
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 1, 2026 BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — One person is dead after a crash in Baldwin County early New Year’s Day, Bay Minette Police Chief Jimmy Stracener said. According to a Bay Minette Police Department Facebook post, officers responded to Alabama Highway 59 at McMillan...
Healthy Living w/ USA Health: Choking Hazards for Children
Choking can happen in an instant- and for parents and caregivers of young children, those moments can feel terrifying. Dr. Douglas Holmes, pediatric ENT surgeon with USA Health, joins Studio 10 to share ways to prevent choking in children- especially those under the age of four. ABOUT:. USA Health ENT...
2 southwest Alabama agencies to receive funds to help fight homelessness
MOONTGOMERY, Ala. (WALA) - Nearly $3 million in funding will be going across the state to fund programs that help people in Alabama experiencing homelessness. Two southwest Alabama agencies will share in the funding. Gov. Kay Ivey award $2.7 million from the Emergency Solutions Grant program through the U.S....
Crews ready Mobile’s MoonPie for annual drop
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile is preparing for the 18th annual ‘MoonPie Over Mobile’ New Year’s celebration downtown, Wednesday night. The 12ft MoonPie has been a beloved tradition in the city for years. It will drop from the 35th floor of the RSA Trustmark building overlooking downtown. Wesley Roberts, director of...
Prichard City Council calls emergency meeting on water and sewer board
The 9 a.m. meeting at the A.J. Cooper Municipal Complex is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend.
