When Southerners have a hankering for banana pudding, they can always count on a barbecue joint. Learn why our readers voted ...

Sitting to the west of Gulf Shores, the unincorporated coastal community of Fort Morgan, Alabama, has several distinct ...

Members of the Mobile County Commission are taking the rare step of trying to close a bar that’s been the site of violence. A public hearing will be held next week to ...

Up-front costs We know one of the economic benefits Alabama offers is a relatively low cost of living. So one would think that most things would cost at least a little less than it does in states ...

U.S. Congressman Shomari Figures stopped through Troy to speak with local government officials and stakeholders in the ...

Former police chief rallies supporters, addresses residency concerns, and pursues a lawsuit against city he seeks to run as ...

Five locations in the News 5 coverage area have been recognized in “Southern Living” magazine as one of the best southern ...

As one would hope, and as one would expect, Alabama holds its own in Southern Living’s latest ranking of the South’s Best Beach Bars.

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce is not only celebrating its members but a banner year of accomplishments. Thursday night the Mobile Chamber held its 188th Annual Meeting at the Alabama Cruise Terminal.

The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show has turned into the premier boat show in the southeast with top brands and dealers showing off ...

Planning a move to another town, city or state? The biggest factors in any move are the standard of living and what salary you’ll need to make in order to reach that standard. Our cost of living ...

States and cities across the country are grappling with how to stay on the right side of government transparency laws as the use of encrypted messaging apps becomes more widespread.