FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) -- A small business like Reveille Express Coffee needs customers to have easy access to and from their shop in Fairhope, but right now that’s not happening. “We are experiencing a blockage of our driveway entrance,” said owner Lucy Matier. The problem is so bad that owner Lucy Matier is having to stand along County Road 32 near Highway 181 to keep vehicles from blocking her entrance, she says ..read more

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) - Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama has received recognition as a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings.  Thomas was the only hospital in Alabama to earn High Performing designation for Maternity Care, and was also recognized as High Performing in the Heart Attack category in the 2021-22 best hospitals rankings and ratings.  ..read more

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) -- TerraCore Development Services tabled their proposed townhome development in Fairhope Monday night ahead of the city’s planning commission meeting. That move came as a surprise to residents living on Lawrence Road where the project would be built. “We’re trying to follow the law, we’re trying to follow the rules, we’re trying to do this the right way and they just keep pulling magic tricks out of the hat to delay, delay, delay,” said Elizabeth Gabel Wilson who is against the project ..read more

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) - Next year, the Highway 104 and Section Street intersection north of downtown Fairhope will look much different. "A roundabout is known to help with traffic accidents, plus to keep traffic flowing and that intersection as you have all of those roads coming into one area it really is not safe," said Mayor Sherry Sullivan. It's an update to a story we've previously reported and now the framework of the project is starting to come together.  "The process of building a roundabout is moving faster than originally planned," according to Sullivan. Engineering will now star ..read more

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Fairhope, Alabama restaurant has ranked at number 13 in Trip Advisor's 2021 Best of the Best "Top Everyday Eats" list ..read more

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) -- The Fairhope Police Department (FPD) says $1,500 worth of goods were purchased with a stolen credit card last month. FPD says the woman seen in the photos below may be connected. The subject was seen on May 31 and fled the store in a blue BMW SUV. If you have any information call Investigator Joshua Cryar at 251-929-0377 or email joshua.cryar@fairhopeal.gov ..read more

FAIRHOPE. Ala. (WKRG) -- The City of Fairhope says there is a major power outage at the Fairhope Avenue substation causing problems in multiple areas of the city. As of this post, crews are working on the repairs but they have no prediction of how long it will take to fix. This is a developing story, check back for updates ..read more

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) - Last year COVID-19 kept volunteer firefighters in Fairhope from receiving the certification they need in order to shoot fireworks for the annual celebration coming up on July 4th. But, this year the show will go on despite some behind-the-scenes changes. “We had our fireworks and everything ready to go last year and kind of had to pump the breaks a little bit,” said Paige Crawford with the City of Fairhope, reflecting on last year’s show cancelation. For the first time in years the firefighters, who typically conduct the fireworks display, will now be on the sidelines a ..read more

UPDATE (12:11 PM) — WKRG News 5 was on scene of the crash and captured one person being air-lifted. The crash occurred on Greeno road, just north of Old Battles Road. The car involved in the accident can be seen in a wooded area. Police are still on scene. FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — A serious crash was reported in Fairhope. Police and life flight are on scene of the crash. WKRG News 5 is working to gather more details. LATEST STORIES: Event planned to honor murder victim in Mobile Saturday Hot Pockets recalled because they may contain pieces of plastic, glass Trump administration carries ..read more

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — For the first time since WKRG News 5 began recognizing outstanding teachers with the Golden Apple Award, a prior recipient of the award decided to pay it forward and nominate one of her colleagues. The outdoor celebration at J. Larry Newton School in Fairhope was a bit of a surprise to Niki Hayden--but not for long. What she didn't know at the time she was being awarded a Golden Apple was that her friend and colleague Haley Harbaugh was the one who nominated her. WKRG News 5 surprised Harbaugh with her own Golden Apple in February. She said Hayden is an incredible teach ..read more