Local Early Access Begins Today for Sand In My Boots 2027 Tickets in Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores, AL. — (GSN) — Local residents across the Alabama Gulf Coast have their first opportunity today to secure tickets for one of 2027’s premier beachside music events. The exclusive Local Resident Presale for Morgan Wallen’s Sand In My Boots 2027 opens today,. , giving...

Local race results come in

Infirmary Health opens OB-GYN clinic in Millry

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Infirmary has a new OB-GYN clinic in Millry, Alabama. The facility places a spotlight on women’s healthcare in our rural communities. Ashley Moore, Infirmary Health’s director of women’s health services, and Dr. Sharon Bush-Coaxum, an OB-GYN with FBL Physicians, P.C., sit down with Lenise Ligon to discuss how the clinic came about and the services that will be offered.

Mobile Parks & Recreation Department to host free showing of “Grease”

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – The “Fall Movies in the Park” series continues in Mobile, and you can watch Grease, thanks to the Parks and Recreation department! The movie is being shown in Medal of Honor Park this Friday and is expected to start around 7 p.m. Outside of the main attraction, MPRD is planning a […]

Bourbon on the Bay returns to Mobile for 10th year

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Bourbon by the Bay’s 10th annual tasting event is being held at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf this Sunday. VIP guests can enter the event an hour early, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. General admission runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pours from more than a dozen […]

Prichard Public Works employees protest, file grievances over pay and work conditions

MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Prichard Public Works employees say low pay and unanswered complaints led them to stage a protest this week. Mayor Carletta Davis says says her proposed budget includes more personnel funding for public works but the city council has to pass it. Workers say they want answers now and dispute the budget guarantees raises.

'Keep it separate': Escambia County warns mixed storm debris piles could delay pickup

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County is sounding the alarm saying they are running into some issues clearing debris from Hurricane Isaias. The problem is some people are putting all the debris into one pile. Right now, haulers are crisscrossing the county. But they can't haul away debris that's been...

Tinsel and Tailgates Headline Foley Main Street's Holiday Lineup

Food and drink trail runs Nov. 1 through Jan. 2 in Downtown Foley. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Downtown Foley is gearing up for a full holiday season, and Foley Main Street has a lineup of events to match. The organization invites residents and visitors to take part in a schedule featuring food and drink trails, live music, interactive scavenger hunts, and festive Third Thursday celebrations. November and December will offer something for nearly every age group and interest, from die-hard football fans to holiday shoppers. Local businesses across the historic district are participating in several of the programs.

City of Mobile November events

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - JeNyia Rocker and Phelon Carter joined us on Studio 10 to preview the November events in the city of Mobile!. Ready to hit the field? Breakthrough Teens invites teens of all skill levels to Sage Park for an afternoon of flag football, “friendly” competition, music, food and giveaways. Whether you’re a seasoned player or trying flag football for the first time, coaches will be on hand to offer tips and encouragement throughout the games. Bring your energy, connect with friends, and enjoy an afternoon on the field.

Alabama: Propelling Growth

From aerospace and advanced manufacturing to automotive and technology, companies continue to expand their operations across Alabama, bringing new investment and jobs throughout the region. In 2025, Alabama recorded a record $14.6 billion in capital investment from 234 new and expanding projects, highlighting the state’s continued momentum in attracting businesses and strengthening its workforce.

SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Escambia County

WASHINGTON — In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued Oct. 27, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest disaster loans for Florida businesses, private nonprofit organizations, and residents affected by Hurricane Isaias occurring Oct. 6 –12. The declaration covers the Florida counties of Bay, Escambia, Holmes, Gulf, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington, which are eligible for both physical damage loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from SBA. Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA EIDLs: Florida counties of Calhoun, Franklin, Jackson, and Liberty, as well as the Alabama counties of Baldwin, Covington, Escambia, and Geneva.

Bourbon Dinner Set to Introduce Horse Soldier Grand Marshals in Orange Beach

All proceeds from the Dec. 8 event support veterans. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Mystics of Pleasure Mardi Gras krewe, based in Orange Beach, is hosting a special bourbon dinner to honor two veterans known as the Horse Soldiers. The organization has invited two of the six Horse Soldiers to serve as Grand Marshals for the group's 27th-anniversary Mardi Gras Parade. The event offers the public a chance to hear their story firsthand and to celebrate their service. All proceeds will support veterans.

Multi-agency resource centers opening in the Panhandle

The Florida Division of Emergency Management is opening Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) with federal support in Bay, Escambia, Holmes, and Walton counties to provide one-on-one help for Floridians affected by Hurricane Isaias. The MARCs in Escambia and Holmes counties open on November 5, and Bay, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties open on November 6.

Some Escambia County, Florida, offices closed for Veterans Day

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 4, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Some Escambia County, Florida, offices will close in observance of Veterans Day. According to an Escambia County news release, the following offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11: Offices will reopen Thursday, Nov. 12, for regular hours. The […]

ALDOT grants support airport projects across south Alabama

MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Alabama is putting more than $73 million toward airport improvements statewide, including runway, taxiway and apron work at airports in Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia and Mobile counties. The funding combines $12.1 million from the state, $7.3 million in airport contributions and $53.6 million in...

VOTE: MoonPie Over Mobile earns 2026 USA Today ballot spot

There's only one 600-pound MoonPie that gets dropped on New Year's Eve, and it has earned a spot among 20 other events from around the United States as the nation's favorite, according to USA Today. MoonPie Over Mobile is celebrating its 19th year of bringing free, family-friendly fun to downtown Mobile, Alabama.

Brownsville Community Center now a Disaster Multi-Agency Resource Center

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Brownsville Community Center is now open as a Disaster Multi-Agency Resource Center as of Wednesday. Located at 3200 W. Desoto St., the DMARC provides residents with a central location to access storm-related resources and assistance to support Hurricane Isaias recovery. The DMARC will close at 7...

Assistant Administrator of Operations - Gulf Shores, AL

Are you an experienced municipal operations leader who brings departments together around shared goals and measurable results? If so, the City of Gulf Shores invites you to apply to become its Assistant Administrator of Operations. Reporting to the City Administrator, the Assistant Administrator of Operations provides executive leadership, operational oversight, and strategic coordination for assigned City departments, serving as a bridge between the City Administrator, department heads, elected officials, and the community. We’re seeking a consistent, trustworthy, and hands-on leader who is:

Pamela Laffitte falls short in race for Mobile County sheriff

Video above: Pamela Laffitte addresses loss in Mobile County Sheriff race (UPDATE 11 p.m): Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch wins the Mobile County Sheriff’s race, defeating Pamala Laffitte. Up until the polls closed, Laffitte worked to convince voters she was the woman for the job. While she didn’t get the results she wanted, she’s proud […]

Poll issues reported in some Mississippi counties

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – According to the Mississippi Votes Action Fund (MSVAF), there have been issues at the polls on November 3, 2026. The group said the Hinds County and Jackson County Circuit Clerk phone lines were down, and several locations in Lamar, Lincoln, Hinds and Jackson counties have had machine malfunctions. They said some […]