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2 Baldwin County business owners indicted on financial crime charges

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A grand jury has indicted two Baldwin County business owners on multiple financial crime charges. Court documents filed this week show Angel McNider, 54, and John McNider, 56, face a combined eight counts of financial exploitation of the elderly. The documents name six alleged victims,...

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St. Michael head coach Philip Rivers accepts job for same position at NC State

Video above: From the WKRG.com Archives — VIDEO: Philip Rivers named head football coach at St. Michael FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — St. Michael Cardinals Head Football Coach Philip Rivers has officially accepted the job for the same position at NC State University, according to 247Sports. NC State Board of Trustees is reportedly expected to vote […]

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Fairhope Kicks Off the Holiday Season With Annual Tree Lighting

FAIRHOPE, Ala. – Fairhope will host its annual Lighting of the Trees on Thursday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. In downtown Fairhope at the corner of Fairhope Avenue and Section Street. The event will kick off the holiday season with music and lighting of the downtown trees at 6 p.m.

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Golden Fest 2026 in Fairhope

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Grab your Golden and get ready to run, fetch and fly! Golden Fest returns Saturday, November 14, from noon to 3pm at Belle Shain Kennels & Farm in Fairhope. The Golden Retriever–only celebration features Fast CAT sprints, dock diving, fetch, AKC fun events and a dance-and-tricks showcase, plus a taco bar from Dragonfly Foodbar and sweet treats from Sweet Talkin’ Bakery. For the dogs, Belle Shain Canine Kitchen will have its small-batch, oven-baked dog treats, which are also available online at belleshaincaninekitchen.com. Guests are welcome to come with or without a dog.

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Fairhope no-kill shelter announces theme of Mardi Gras parade

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 11, 2026 FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Fairhope no-kill shelter announces its theme for the 2027 Mardi Gras parade. The Haven’s Mystic Mutts of Revelry Pet Parade will have the theme “Dolly Paw-ton’s Coats of Many Colors.” “Dust off your big blonde wigs, rhinestone jewelry, […]

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Crowds gather as historic Hermit Hut moves to new home in Fairhope

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s not every day that you see a 100-year-old dome-shaped house traveling down a highway. The Montrose Hermit Hut, also known as the Tolstoy Park Round House, was loaded up and transported Tuesday morning through Fairhope to its new home at the Flying Creek Nature Preserve in Fairhope. “This is probably […]

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Residents react after high school football parent allegedly poops in rival's hallway

Police say the father of a high school student was caught on camera defecating in the hallway at a rival school during a football game.

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Mobile woman to appear on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Joyce Boatman of Mobile will appear on Thursday’s episode of “Wheel of Fortune.”. Boatman plays pickleball and is a grandmother of five. She likes to travel and collects T-shirts from her trips. “Wheel of Fortune” airs weekdays at 6 p.m. on FOX10.

Mobile, AL · 21h

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Bayfront boardwalk plan sparks eminent domain dispute in Daphne

A Daphne property owner says the city is overreaching by using eminent domain to claim part of her family’s waterfront land. The city wants a public path through the property for a boardwalk. Meilyn Marino says the move threatens her privacy, access to the bay and the land’s value.

Daphne, AL · 1d

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ALDOT proposes Highway 31 changes in Spanish Fort

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 12, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Department of Transportation held a meeting Tuesday evening to discuss proposed changes to U.S. Highway 31 in Spanish Fort and get feedback from those who drive it every day. The proposed changes would affect the area […]

Spanish Fort, AL · 17h

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State education report cards are in, Baldwin County Public Schools score first ‘A’

State scores on grading how well schools are doing teaching our kids were officially released Thursday, and in Baldwin County, a first for the Public School System.

Baldwin County, AL · 18h

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Mobile Ship Channel to Close Friday Morning for USS Enterprise Tow

The Mobile Ship Channel will close to commercial traffic Friday morning for the USS Enterprise tow. See the zones, times and Coast Guard rules for boaters.

Mobile, AL · 23h

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City council rejects food store zoning change

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile City Council denied a proposed zoning change that would have allowed a store in a residential neighborhood off Old Shell Road. Food Pak International Foods has to move from its current location nearby. The business wanted to build in an area zoned residential suburban. The proposal would have changed the property’s zoning to neighborhood business suburban.

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Baldwin County turkey giveaway to provide 100 free turkeys in Loxley

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2026 LOXLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Investors for Christ LLC and Mrs. Real Estate & Co. are teaming up for the inaugural Turkey Drive in Baldwin County. According to a news release, the event will be Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at […]

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Former Mobile City Councilman pleads not guilty

MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Former Mobile City Councilman William Carroll pleaded not guilty in a case involving alleged threats at a Hooters restaurant. Carroll also waived his initial appearance in court schduled for Thursday morning. Carroll’s bench trial is set for January 14. Carroll is charged with...

Mobile, AL · 1d

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Popular Mobile book store cat dies

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 12, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A popular Mobile bookstore’s cutest and fluffiest employee has died. “It is with heavy hearts that we have to tell you that Mr. Bingley, who captured the hearts of so many and was such a very good and wonderful […]

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Foley Road Work Narrows Miflin Road Through First Week of December

Lane reduced between SR-161 and Frank Cole Lane for improvements. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Motorists traveling along Miflin Road in Foley should expect delays as crews close one lane to construct turn lanes and complete roadway improvements. The closure will affect Miflin Road, also designated County Road 20, between the Foley Beach Express (SR 161) and Frank Cole Lane. The lane restriction will be in effect Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Officials asked motorists to use caution, watch for workers and equipment, and allow extra travel time through the work zone.

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This 75-Year-Old Irish Pub In Alabama Is Home To The Burger Everyone Is Talking About

There’s a burger in Mobile, Alabama that has people rearranging their schedules, and Callaghan’s Irish Social Club is the place responsible for all of that calendar disruption. It’s been doing this for over 75 years, which means it was causing schedule disruptions long before most of us had...

Mobile, AL · 9h

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4,000-square-foot mahjong parlor opens in Mobile

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile mahjong parlor celebrated its grand opening weekend in November with an open house. According to a press release, Dots & Dragons Mahjong, located at 2724 Old Shell Road, Suite G, hosted a free open house weekend on […]

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WATCH: Couple gets engaged at Mobile City Council meeting

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Pop the bubbly, she’s getting a hubby! A couple got engaged at the Mobile City Council meeting with the help of one city councilman. During the meeting Tuesday morning, Councilman Cory Penn helped a man named Jarvis propose to his now-fiancée, Ravyn. “Ravyn,...