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North Atlantic right whale identified along Irish coast for first time in over 100 years
LISTEN: The rare species is usually found off Georgia, Florida and New England, but one was recently spotted more than 3,700 miles away from the Peach State. GPB's Benjamin Payne reports. A critically endangered species of whale sometimes found along Georgia's coast during calving season has been identified off the...
Meet the new Escambia County Public Schools principals for the 2024-25 school year
As parents are wrapping up their summer bucket lists before sending their children back to school next month, Escambia County Public Schools is gearing up to start the 2024-25 school year under Superintendent Keith Leonard. The school district has hired four new principals to take the reins at the following...
UPDATE: 2 people dead after crash on Dauphin Island Bridge
UPDATE (6:14 p.m.): News 5 has learned that traffic is flowing again on Alabama 193 after a deadly accident on the Dauphin Island Bridge. The bridge has reopened, according to Mayor Jeff Collier’s Facebook page. And the road has been cleared, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. UPDATE (3:07 p.m.): News 5 has confirmed […]
Troy Rookie All-Stars compete in World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy All-Stars represented Alabama at the Dixie Ozone Rookies (11U) World Series in Mississippi this past weekend. Troy went 2-2 at the World Series. They opened up the World Series with a 8-5 win over Livingston on July 18. Cole Cleveland led Troy at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run, while Elliot Cochran went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Barrett Powell and Cochran pitched two innings each. Cochran struck out two and gave up two hits and two earned runs, while Powell struck out three and gave up no hits or earned runs.
Phoenix Rising dog rescue in Pensacola to close doors after 10 years
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Phoenix Rising Rescue, an animal rescue service in Pensacola for over 10 years, announced Monday it will be closing its doors in the next few months. In a Facebook post Monday morning, the woman behind Phoenix Rising Rescue described the upcoming closure as "sad" and "heartbreaking." "There...
Some in the Midway community fear being overwhelmed by pending development
As Karena Stellar scrolled through iPhone photos of what remained of a woodland behind her home, the pain in her eyes betrayed the smile on her face. "I took pictures just so I can remember the trees," she said. Most of the forested area on the 100-acre parcel to the...
USS Oriskany could be getting some company. Escambia considers sinking SS United States
Pensacola is coming up on the 20th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Oriskany. The “great carrier reef” as it’s called was sunk more than 22 nautical miles southeast of Pensacola Pass in 2006. It remains one of the most popular draws in the area for divers, but some say more shipwrecks are needed if Escambia County wants to attract more divers and the business they bring. ...
Eglin Air Force Base will hold a two-day hiring event Wednesday and Thursday
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Officials at Eglin Air Force Base are set to host a two-day hiring event that will be open to the public. The event will be held at the University of Florida Research Engineering and Education facility at 1350 North Poquito Road in Shalimar. Event organizers have invited the...
Family mourns loss of young father killed after shooting on Fourth of July in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Family and friends are preparing to lay a young father to rest. 22-year-old DaShaun Bonner was shot and killed on the Fourth of July in the parking lot of a Mobile shopping center. DaShaun Bonner had two young children and was preparing to celebrate a birthday at the end of the […]
Swampy, soaking conditions all week
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - This will be a damp, stormy week on the Gulf Coast. Our Monday is starting with some isolated coastal showers. Later in the day, pop-up showers and storms will be common across the area. Highs will be in the upper 80s. It will be extremely humid.
Jayden Mount Joins Extra Inning Softball as Managing Editor
Extra Inning Softball Welcomes Jayden Mount as New Editorial Manager: Former University of South Alabama Coach. We are thrilled to announce that Jayden Mount has joined the Extra Inning Softball team as our new Editorial Manager. With a rich background in both playing and coaching softball at a high level, Mount brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our organization. Her expertise and passion for the game will undoubtedly enhance our coverage and content, providing our readers with even more insightful and engaging material.
Umbrella Alert Included for Alabama’s Weekly Weather Outlook
A stationary front lingering over the region will drench much of the eastern half of the country this week. Breaking News, News, Local News, Alabama News, Weather, Local Weather, Alabama Weather, West Alabama Weather, Central Alabama Weather, Breaking News, Central Alabama Weather, Breaking News, National Weather Service in Birmingham, James Spann, Weekday Temperature Guide, West Alabama Weekday Temperature Guide, Alabama Weekday Temperature Guide, Temperature Shift, Alabama Temperature Shift, West Alabama Temperature Shift, Spring in Alabama, Spring in West Alabama, Summer in Alabama, Summer in West Alabama.
Danger: Large Coyotes Causing Havoc In Alabama
This is one reason we should all own a rifle. Recently people have been spotting some giants roaming closer and closer to heavily populated residential areas. Be on the lookout a very large COYOTE roaming Chigger Ridge Road. Joyce Kidd Kephart added this pic. And said.. Something has bothered my...
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