SUMMARY: Bill Ryles and Shamani Baker kick off News 5 Now with a lighthearted moment before diving into top stories. They discuss a gloomy Monday and emphasize positivity despite the weather. Highlights include the trial of a man accused of a 2020 murder, a teenager arrested for attempted murder after a stabbing at a basketball game, and Mobile city leaders considering new safety measures for large events like Mardi Gras. Other stories cover a marathon benefiting a community organization, a Mardi Gras party featuring Lil John and Young Jock, and a Red Cross donation effort for wildfire relief in Los Angeles.

A 2020 murder trial expected to start today, the Mobile City Council considering new safety proposals for the Mardi Gras season & the Mobile Marathon goes on despite freezing temperatures.

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SUMMARY: In this week’s “Faith Time,” Darren McLen from Ashlin Place United Methodist Church discusses his transition from a church in Fairhope to his current role in Mobile. He notes Mobile’s established community compared to Baldwin County’s smaller towns, which lack the same infrastructure and history. Darren emphasizes the importance of connecting with congregants, learning through listening, and engaging with the local community. He highlights the value of patience during transitions, respecting the church’s long history, and showing humility as a new pastor. Darren appreciates the opportunity to lead while celebrating the congregation’s legacy and future.

We talk about a pastor moving to a different church and congregation.

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SUMMARY: News 5’s Friday morning broadcast, hosted by Shamani Baker and Bill Riy, covers local and national stories. Snow is reported in northern Alabama, with highlights including limited egg supplies in Florida due to bird flu, the upcoming oyster harvesting season in Mississippi, and Mobile Police’s investigation into train fatalities involving homeless individuals. A federal jury ruled against a former fire captain’s discrimination claim, and Mayor Sandy Stemson delivered his final state of the city address, discussing an internet sales tax and future raises for mayors. The hosts engage viewers with a poll on flying Spirit Airlines from Pensacola and encourage audience interaction.

Bird flu is being blamed for he limited egg selection at Publix, Mobile Police say no foul play after three homeless men are hit by a train and Mobile Sandy Stimpson delivers his last State of the City address.

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