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‘Real country music’: Iconic star to celebrate greatest hits on 2026 tour
Forget all that new-fangled pop country, bro-country and country rap. Tracy Lawrence promises fans an evening of “real country music” on his 2026 tour, playing hits such as “Sticks and Stones,” “Can’t Break It to My Heart,” “Alibis” and “Time Marches On.”
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"We're definitely prettier!" Polka Dots distinguish themselves from the Mardi Gras men
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Thursday night's downtown Mobile Mardi Gras parade was "Cocktails and Dreams" for the ladies of The Order of Polka Dots. The women describe their street procession as a chance "to celebrate your favorite relaxing delicious drink as you slowly slip into your fantasy sleep!" Did...
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FULL PARADE: Order of Polka Dots rolled through downtown Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Order of Polka Dots hit the streets of downtown Mobile on Thursday, Feb. 5. MPD said an estimated 25,344 attended the parade.
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Lineup announced for 11th Annual MudBottom Revival Music Festival in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The 11th Annual MudBottom Revival Music Festival has been set for April and includes a lineup of folk and bluegrass musicians, according to organizers. According to a Dog River Clearwater Revival news release, the annual fundraiser is set for Sunday, April 19, from 2-6 p.m. at Bender Point, 3619 Riviere Du Chien Road in Mobile. Gates will open at 1:30 p.m.
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Fort Morgan Oyster Fest Announced
The Fort Morgan Oyster Fest has been announced for February 28-March 1 at The Beach Club Resort & Spa in Gulf Shores. Tickets for the annual event include all-you-can-eat oysters prepared in a variety of ways from Sassy Bass, The Beach Club Resort & Spa and Navy Cove Oysters. Beer and cocktails will be available for purchase. All-day live music will be from the Wes Loper Band (Saturday) and Whiskey Bay (Sunday). More than 40 Alabama-based arts and crafts vendors will be presenting their wares, and there will be games, contests and children’s crafts and activities. Tickets are $140 ($220 for VIP) for both days and $75 ($120 for VIP) for a single day. Children aged 10 and under may enter for free. VIP tickets, which are limited, include an exclusive air-conditioned restroom, a tent with exclusive oyster and bar access, elevated bar offerings, special parking and music by Cary Laine and Johnny Hayes as seen on The Voice.
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Mardi Gras 2026 in Mobile: Parade schedule, routes and parking information
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2026 parade schedules in Mobile. Fat Tuesday is Feb. 17, 2026, but Mardi Gras parades in Mobile roll well ahead of the holiday. Here are the schedule and routes. WKRG […]
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Shrimp Fest In National Contest For Best Specialty Food Festival: VOTE
There are few things so beloved by locals as the Shrimp Festival. Now is its' chance to be recognized by the nation. The Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Specialty Food Festival, spotlighting Alabama’s coast once again. This honor recognizes the festival as one of the top food events nationwide and gives fans another reason to celebrate a signature Gulf Coast festival.
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Business on the Parade Route: Inside Olensky Brothers
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - What does it really look like to leave corporate life and step into a family-owned business? In this episode of Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, hosts Dani Dials and Chelsey Sayasane sit down with Faye Olensky of Olensky Brothers, a multi-generation, family-owned business rooted in Mobile and right on the heart of the Mardi Gras parade route. Faye shares what it was like to spend years building a corporate career before making the leap to help lead her family’s legacy business full-time. She’s joined by her daughter Courtney, who offers perspective on what it means to choose a path in a family business, especially when the next generation may have different dreams and aspirations. Together, they talk about legacy, leadership, and the decisions that come with continuing a family-built brand.
WKRG News 5
Godsmack to perform at The Wharf in Orange Beach
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 3, 2026 ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — A multi-platinum rock band is set to perform at The Wharf Amphitheater. According to a news release, Godsmack is set to perform at The Wharf on Sunday, May 24. It’s part of their “Godsmack — The Rise of […]
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Alabama beach town getting a new restaurant with a familiar name
A crowd gathered Monday in an Alabama beach town to celebrate a new restaurant whose name has some local history. The occasion also offered a hint about the future of another food and drink establishment that’s soon to vacate a Gulf-front landmark property. Bienville Bar & Grill will be...
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Orange Beach Seafood Festival to feature arts, crafts and car show
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — An annual seafood festival is set to return to Orange Beach. The 34th Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival is returning to The Wharf on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to the event website, the free festival is set to...
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Country music stars Gary Allen and Tracy Lawrence are headed to The Wharf Amphitheater
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 2, 2026 ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Two country artists are set to play at The Wharf Amphitheater this summer. Gary Allen and Tracy Lawrence, with Diamond Rio and Easton Corbin, are coming to Orange Beach. Allen is known for songs like “Right Where I Need to Be,” “Every […]
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Club Crescent at the Crescent Theater
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Introducing Club Crescent during Mardi Gras!. Escape the chaos without leaving the action. Crescent Theater is transforming into a private Mardi Gras lounge for the 2026 season. Passes available for purchase at crescenttheater.com. Passes provide a temperature controlled chill area, clean private bathrooms, charging stations, private...
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Catch limit increase, other changes coming for Gulf Coast grouper regulations
Video above: National fishing laws MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Changes are coming to grouper fishing, including catch limit increases and an open shallow-water grouper season, according to the Gulf Council. The Gulf Council is one of eight regional Fishery Management Councils created by the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, and manages fishery resources […]
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Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival: Three days of art, vendors, and music
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival is set to return this year. The free festival is set to begin on Friday, March 20, and continue through Sunday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Attendees can expect a plethora of local art, as well as vendors and live […]
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Gary Allan and Tracy Lawrence Lead Wharf Country Concert
Tickets Go On Sale February Sixth For Star-Studded Country Night At The Wharf Amphitheater. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Country music fans have a big night to look forward to at The Wharf Amphitheater this summer. The venue announced that Gary Allan and Tracy Lawrence will co-headline a special concert. They will be joined by Diamond Rio and Easton Corbin, offering fans four well-known acts in one show. Organizers say the event is part of a popular regional concert series that attracts large crowds each season.
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New Wingstop locations planned on both sides of Mobile Bay
Wingstop has leased new locations in Mobile and Foley. The fast food chain that specializes in wings, fries and sides, has leased 1,500 square feet of space in the Midtown Mobile Shopping Center at Old Shell Road and Florida Street in Mobile, according to Jay O’Brien of Stirling, who represented Wingstop.
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Africatown kicks off Black History Month with OWAMBE Festival
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – All Things Africatown is preparing to kick off Black History Month with a free festival the first weekend of February. The festivities begin with an Author’s Forum on Friday, February 6 from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Mobile Museum of Art. The OWAMBE festival will take place on Saturday, […]
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Group dance classes in Foley
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - “Dancing with Nina, Travis and Andy” invites everyone to join a fun and welcoming dance class every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. The instructors, with over 20 years of teaching experience, create a relaxed environment where beginners and intermediate dancers can learn, move, and connect. Each week, students enjoy learning the basics of ballroom, Latin, and swing dances designed for real-world social dancing. The goal is to build confidence on the dance floor while having fun with friendly people who share a love of music and movement.