DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WKRG) — The first Mardi Gras parade of 2023 in Mobile County will kick-off Saturday afternoon on Dauphin Island. Full story: https://www.wkrg.com/mardi-gras/krewe-de-la-dauphine-gears-up-as-mobile-countys-first-mardi-gras-parade-of-the-season/

Mobile city leaders revealed their master plan for ‘Brookley by the Bay’ at a public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2. https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/brookley-by-the-bay-master-plan-revealed/

In honor of Black History Month, Nickelle Smith speaks to those associated with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

News 5 Exclusive: Domestic violence victim living in fear over early release law

A Mobile County deputy was arrested and charged with two sex crimes, according to jail records. https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-co-sheriffs-office-deputy-arrested-charged-with-rape/

State Treasurer Young Boozer is urging Alabamians to check if they have any unclaimed property. From valuable items to old bank accounts, there could be something waiting for you.

Some Republicans in Congress are wearing pins in the shape of an assault weapon in committee meetings and on the House floor. While Democrats says the pins are insensitive and out of touch, Republicans say it's their right to stand up for issues they believe in.

There has been at least five shootings in Escambia County in less than a week. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/pensacola-mother-who-lost-son-to-gun-violence-reacts-to-recent-shootings/

The first stand-alone office for the county coroner, complete with a space for a morgue, is now open in George County. https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/mississippi-news/first-george-county-morgue-and-coroners-office-complete/

A Huntsville man was indicted by a Madison County Grand Jury on manslaughter charges.