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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,...

Baldwin County, AL · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Mobile leaders to break ground on $27 million affordable housing development

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 13, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile city leaders will break ground on a new $27 million affordable housing development. According to a city news release, Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis, City Council President C.J. Smalls, and other officials will be at the groundbreaking of Taylor Landing, […]

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Mobile County Public Schools earns record-high state report card score

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County Public Schools earned its highest ever state report card score with some high schools making double-digit increases over the previous school year. “I’d like to thank all of our teachers, all of our students that have applied themselves,” MCPSS School Board Member Johnny Hatcher said. “They’ve earned this. They’re […]

Mobile, AL · 2d

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America’s Oldest Mardi Gras Isn’t in New Orleans – And It’s Built for Families

Mardi Gras beyond New Orleans — Mobile, Galveston, and Jefferson Parish offer family-friendly Carnival seasons with free parades, food, and history.

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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 · 2d

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Prichard mayor addresses questions about payroll error, gas tax funds

PRICHARD, Ala (NBC 15) — PRICHARD, Ala. — Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis pushed back against questions about the city's finances during Thursday night's City Council meeting, addressing an $18,000 payroll error and concerns about whether gas tax money was used to pay city employees. Davis said an error...

Prichard, AL · 1d

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Fairhope pilot says farewell to USS Enterprise as ship reaches Mobile Bay

One of the pilots who landed over 200 times on that flight deck was up early to see the ship one last time in the open water.

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5 Alabama Rules That Decide What Happens to a Car Left in Your Yard

In Cullman, a pile of abandoned or broken-down cars in your yard can count as a nuisance, with fines up to $500. The exact rules depend on where you live because city codes and state law both come into play. Here are the Alabama rules that decide what happens to...

Cullman, AL · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Baldwin County Commission Swears In New Members and Elects Leadership

Harris was named chair, and Underwood was named vice chair for the first year. Baldwin County, Ala. — (OBA) — The Baldwin County Commission began a new leadership term on Wednesday with a swearing-in ceremony attended by family members, elected officials, county employees, and community leaders. Three newly elected commissioners took the oath of office. Commissioner Billie Jo Underwood also began a new term after winning re-election. Following the ceremony, the commission held its Organizational Meeting and completed several actions to launch the new term.

Baldwin County, AL · 3d

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USS Enterprise, World’s Oldest Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier, Arrived in Alabama This Morning

The USS Enterprise will take up its final residence at the Modern American Recycling Services (MARS) facility in Mobile, Alabama, where it will be dismantled and carefully scrapped. The United States Navy’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise (CVN-65), has been retired for more than a decade, but it...

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Semmes moves closer to creating its own school system with census, $4.2M land purchase

The city of Semmes is looking to take the future of its education into its own hands. "Local control gives more opportunity for our children, and that's the whole reason Semmes became a municipality in the first place, and we're just growing on that when it comes to our kids," Mayor Brandon Van Hook said.

Semmes, AL · 2d

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Fairhope Single Tax Corporation to ‘flip the switch’ at Lighting of the Trees celebration

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 12, 2026 FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Fairhope will honor Fairhope Single Tax Corporation by bestowing the honor of “flipping the switch” to the organization during the annual Lighting of the Trees celebration. According to a news release, each year, the City chooses […]

Fairhope, AL · 2d

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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.

Fairhope, AL · 3d

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Fairhope’s Christmas Parade Returns to Downtown Streets

FAIRHOPE, Ala. — The City of Fairhope will host its annual Christmas Parade through downtown Fairhope on Friday, Dec. 4, starting at 6:30 p.m.. The free, family-friendly event will bring together residents and visitors for a night of holiday floats, music and Mardi Gras-style throws. Featuring more than 60...

Fairhope, AL · 2d

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Governor-elect Alan Wilson launches transition website

FOX Carolina's Scottie Hunter has the details.

Mobile, AL · 2d

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Foley Improves Building Code Grades in Both Commercial and Residential Categories

Ratings may help new construction owners lower insurance costs. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley has earned a Class 2 commercial building code rating, the second-highest score nationally. The city also improved its residential rating from Class 4 to Class 3. The new grades could help some property owners save on insurance for eligible new construction. Both improvements mark a jump from the Class 4 ratings Foley previously held in both categories.

Foley, AL · 5h

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Rooted in Jackson County: Lisa Koschny’s Lifetime of Service and Community Advocacy

With a nearly 200-year history in Jackson County, the passion behind her endeavors, volunteerism, and advocacy are deeply rooted in her love for a place she calls home. “I have dedicated my life to balancing a successful professional career with a deep commitment to service and a profound love for my community,” is how Lisa Koschny best describes her life journey.

Jackson County, MS · 2d

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Gulf Coast airports respond to nationwide FAA ground stop

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A nationwide Federal Aviation Administration ground stop affected flights at Mobile Regional Airport and Pensacola International Airport, officials at both airports said Friday. The Mobile Airport Authority said departures were temporarily suspended until the FAA lifted the ground stop shortly after 7:30 p.m. Aircraft already in...