The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce and local political leaders say the labor market in the area is very hot and with the construction of the new Thyssenkrupp steel plant and other new developments, the market is expected to get even hotter. Unfortunately, like the rest of the country, Thousands of people are without jobs. The unemployment rate remains well over 8 percent along our stretch of the gulf coast. Thousands of people showed up at the recent Jobs fair at the Mobile Civic Center, many of them looking for employment. It was sponsored by the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission… » More
In a News 5 Special Report we show you the best tips on how to land that perfect job. » More
News 5 has learned that a school board member will challenge her loss in Tuesday's election. » More
Future doctors and lawyers may want to switch schools. » More
The FBI says a house is burglarized every 15 seconds. The News 5 Crime Prevention Task Force will show you how to keep from becoming a victim… » More
The number one form of animal abuse might not be what you think it is. » More
We caught some teenagers up all night. They weren't looking for trouble. They're looking to build a better future. » More
Dr. Harold Dodge talks exclusively to News 5 about his topsy turvy 10 year tenure. » More
Dr. Harold Dodge talks exclusively to News 5 about his topsy turvy 10 year tenure. » More
Dr. Harold Dodge talks exclusively to News 5 about his topsy turvy 10 year tenure. » More
A local volunteer fire department is hanging out the help wanted sign, but firefighters are not the only staff they need. » More
A local World War II veteran is honored again. His story has been featured in a PBS documentary, he's been written about in the Mobile Press… » More
Frankie and Billie Hall say the city lived up to its promise to clean out the ditch behind their home on Oklahoma Street. » More
Quiet, slow, territorial and a threatened species. The gopher tortoise is all of the above. See why a Fairhope family is fighting for tortoises..and… » More
An intersection in West Mobile causes traffic waits and frustration. One woman wants something done about it. Community Coverage heads to Dawes… » More
Neighbors are coming together and taking back the night. Find out how you can take a stand against crime in your neighborhood. » More
Mel Showers is the broadcast veteran in the Mobile-Pensacola television market. Mel has worked at News 5 for more than 30 years. He began his journalism career as a reporter covering many beats, including courts, police, the Alabama Legislature and Mobile City and County Governments. Mel has been on the News 5 anchor desk since 1980. He is a Mobile native, growing up on the city's north side.
