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Jackson’s Landon Duckworth outgrows the Superman cleats to become one of the nation’s top prep quarterbacks
JACKSON — Landon Duckworth did not emerge from the shadows as a reluctant kid dragged into the sunlight, uncertain if football, with its pageantry and lore, its savagery and gore, was right for him. At the age of 6, he showed up at a Jackson park for his first...
UPDATE: 2 people dead after crash on Dauphin Island Bridge
UPDATE (6:14 p.m.): News 5 has learned that traffic is flowing again on Alabama 193 after a deadly accident on the Dauphin Island Bridge. The bridge has reopened, according to Mayor Jeff Collier’s Facebook page. And the road has been cleared, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. UPDATE (3:07 p.m.): News 5 has confirmed […]
It’s been a soggy and stormy month so far, with more rain on the way
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - We continue to track showers and storms across the Gulf Coast today, which is only increasing the amount of rain we’ve seen this month!. Mobile and Pensacola are both in surplus for the month, and year! We’re stuck in our summertime pattern, and the rain chances continue, what can we expect with the numbers? Meteorologist Jennifer Lambers has those details.
Reefmaker: Building the Gulf’s Artificial Reefs
“All right,” Captain Stewart Walter speaks into his radio, instructing his crew. “Cast off that last port stern line; let’s get ‘er moving.” It’s pitch black on the Intercoastal Waterway (ICW), 11:30 at night, and there’s little to distinguish between where the sky ends and the water begins, as the boat named Maranatha II leaves her moorings behind in Orange Beach. The air is tinged with the smell of saltwater blended with diesel fumes from the twin Caterpillar 399 engines as the 1200 horsepower motors begin to move the vessel to its destination, roughly five hours east. The bow thruster helps center the vessel to the middle of the ICW and she’s underway, moving at eight knots.
Mob Jam Fest to debut in the Port City
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - MOB JAM FEST is an exciting outdoor event featuring a vibrant mix of music, food, vendors, and entertainment. The festival aims to bring together the community for a fun-filled day with various activities, performances, and attractions for all ages. Attendees will enjoy live music, delicious food, unique products from local vendors, and engaging entertainment and programming throughout the day. Click here for more information.
Airbus marks milestones in project to build new A320 assembly line in Mobile
MOBILE, Alabama — An expansion project that will double the production space at Airbus’ U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile is passing key milestones as it moves forward on schedule for completion next year. Airbus recently held a “topping out” ceremony for a new A320 Final Assembly Line (FAL)...
Foley Moves Forward with Downtown Entertainment District
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The entertainment district proposed for Foley could bring more business and activity to downtown without leading to problems with disruptive behavior. The Foley City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance to establish an entertainment district in the downtown area west of...
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