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Update: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama Saturday afternoon
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 3:01 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:30 p.m. for Lawrence, Morgan and Cullman counties. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Sardis, or 11...
“Into Light” Alabama Project Exhibition profiles faces lost to drug addiction
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Lining the walls of South’s Student Center -- are faces of lives lost to drug addiction. “Some have lived this -- others will live this,” said Jo Bonner, University of South Alabama President. On hand Thursday night -- founder of the non-profit “Into Light...
Alabama State Trooper talks Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT) — Alabama State Troopers are getting ready for a busy travel weekend for Labor Day. Sgt. Jeremy Burkett said this weekend is different than others. He explained that Labor Day means the kickoff of football season, and football season in Alabama can also mean celebration, which can result in drinking. Burkett gave […]
Alabama state committee looks to address gaps in veteran mental health care
A newly formed committee met Thursday in Montgomery to discuss ways to close mental health care gaps for military veterans in Alabama. The committee, led by Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA), focused on preventing veteran suicides. “We’re trying to get out in front of this thing so […]
Mike Wolfe drops $4k on rare and ‘beautiful’ Coca-Cola signs from Alabama collector in clip ahead of new season premiere
AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe has paid $4,000 for several rare Coca-Cola signs in a clip released ahead of the Season 26 premiere. The History Channel star has made his affinity for the soda maker’s signage known in the past, showing off a pricy sign from the brand while cleaning up his Iowa antique shop. […]
Cougars fall 21-20 in close opener at Jackson Academy
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Escambia Academy came up a bit short in its season opener, falling 21-20 to Jackson Academy tonight on the road. Cougars head football coach Larry Nichols said the boys came out playing pretty well, but cramps became a bit of an issue. “The kids...
Blue Devils rout Monroe County 33-8 Friday night
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Escambia County bounced back and defeated Monroe County 33-8 tonight to win its first game of the season in Atmore. Atmore strutted out to a 6-0 lead early in the first quarter, and went ahead 19-0 at the break. ECHS led 26-0 in the early ticks of the fourth.
Florida book ban leads to lawsuit, college football returns, and Baldwin County’s new sheriff is sworn in | Aug. 30, 2024
Editor’s Note: “News 5 Now” streams live Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. Watch the video above. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Welcome to WKRG.com’s new streaming show, “News 5 Now,” where we discuss the day’s 5 big stories and interact with you, our viewers. 5. College Football is BACK College football is back!And fans will […]
Gulf Shores Dolphins Football Faced MGM in Semmes
The 0-1 Gulf Shores Dolphins traveled this week to Semmes, Alabama to face 7A Mary G. Montgomery Vikings. This was the first game played on the new field of MGM and the Dolphins wanted to give the Vikings a loss for their first stomp on the field. The Champion Dolphins have been playing above their ranking for their first games of the year.
Celebrating Jimmy Buffett Day on the Gulf Coast
Local Bars and Restaurants Mark Jimmy Buffett Day This Weekend. Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – There are so many stories about the kindness and good times Jimmy Buffett brought to the community. Though the beach concert after the oil spill would have to be near the top. If you speak with locals who were in the area during the early years, they have plenty of tales concerning songs and nightlife. Today we celebrate all of the wonderful contributions he made to millions of lives through his music and charity.
Southern Miss football vs Kentucky: Final score, highlights from Week 1 game
Southern Miss football suffered a loss in the 2024 season opener despite not playing a complete game. Severe weather ran rampant in Lexington on Saturday night, resulting in the game being terminated in the third quarter. Kentucky led Southern Miss 31-0 at the time and will get credit for the win. The game had already started two hours late because of earlier server weather. ...
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