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News 5 Now at 8 | Wednesday May 6, 2025
SUMMARY: On May 6, 2025, News 5 Now covered several key stories. The papal conclave began, with preparations underway at the Vatican for the election of the new pope. The Department of Education resumed collecting defaulted federal student loans. A stolen trailer from Brew Y’all Coffee Shop in Mobile was found damaged. The Fairhope Municipal Pier is closed for renovations as part of a \$6 million project. Real IDs will be enforced starting Wednesday, though some lawmakers seek a deadline extension due to DMV delays. Lastly, the station discussed hurricane preparations and upcoming weather specials.

The papal conclave begins this week, the Department of Education has resumed collecting debt owed on defaulted federal student loans, and REAL IDs will begin to be enforced nationwide Wednesday.
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Arrest made in deadly Driftwood Drive shooting
SUMMARY: Mobile police arrested 25-year-old Jordan Fantroy-Adams in connection with a fatal shooting on Driftwood Drive East near Dauphin Island Parkway. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at approximately 8:05 a.m. Officers responded to reports of a possible shooting with a male subject barricaded inside a residence. Upon entry, a male victim was found deceased, and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident. The shooting is believed to be domestic-related, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Fantroy-Adams faces multiple charges, including murder, attempted murder, and first-degree robbery.

Mobile Police have made an arrest after one man was found shot to death in a home Sunday morning.
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Scattered showers and storms return to Alabama’s weather forecast on Mother’s Day, some severe
SUMMARY: Scattered showers and storms are expected in Alabama on Mother’s Day, with some severe weather possible. A surface low system over Mississippi and Alabama is bringing waves of rain, keeping temperatures cooler in the 50s and 60s. A Level 1 severe weather risk has been issued for parts of the state, with isolated threats of damaging winds, hail, and flooding. The main event is anticipated after 8 p.m. Sunday, moving into the metro area by midnight. Rainfall may reach up to 3 inches before clearing by Monday morning. Sunshine returns by midweek, with warmer temperatures by Friday.

Scattered showers and storms return to Alabama’s weather forecast on Mother’s Day, some severe
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A Minute with Drexel: Mother’s Day Moments
SUMMARY: Drexel Gilbert reflects on Mother’s Day and the importance of creating meaningful memories with our mothers and children. While organizing old family photos and souvenirs, she found homemade Mother’s Day cards from her daughters, reminding her of the joy and significance of motherhood. Drexel acknowledges the challenges of being a mom but encourages others to cherish the special moments that make it all worthwhile. She urges those with living mothers to reach out with a simple expression of love. Drexel and her daughters celebrated with a fun Mother’s Day spa day, continuing their tradition of making lasting memories.

Drexel talks about cherishing the moments of being a mom
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