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High humidity returns on Tuesday, storm chances on the Fourth of July
Today: The muggy air returns this morning, working its way from east to west with the help of some easterly winds. Highs will reach the middle 90s with mostly sunny skies. The higher humidity will make it feel like it’s close to 100° this afternoon. Tonight: Skies will be mostly clear tonight with muggy […]
Fuel advisory notification for all of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Forestry Commission is reminding you to stay safe when cooking out this Fourth of July week. Dry conditions are making it easier to accidentally start fires. The forestry commission has issued a ‘fuel advisory notification’ for the state. The state has seen a three-fold increase in wildfires in three weeks.
Alabama putting a stop to taxing hearing aids
ALABAMA, USA — Alabama is one of only three states in the country that puts a tax on hearing aids. However, it won't be that way for long. Lawmakers are listening and want to change how Alabamians pay for hearing aids. Representative Margie Wilcox for Montgomery explained that last...
Alabama native Gunnar Henderson to participate in 2024 Home Run Derby
Five years after being named as Mr. Baseball for the state of Alabama, Gunnar Henderson is making a name for himself at the professional level. Since entering MLB with the Baltimore Orioles, Henderson has won the American League Rookie of the Year, a Silver Slugger Award and he has now been named to the 2024 Home Run Derby.
Alabama residents still seeking water lawsuit payments
In "Sinking Settlement Hopes" News 19's ongoing investigation into a contaminated drinking water lawsuit settlement now finds frustrated Lawrence County residents have taken steps to try and collect settlement payments through the courts or through complaints to the Alabama Bar Association.
Chatom mural brings local color to Alabama highway
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe.
MPD investigating 1 shot on Water Oak Court
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Police said they responded to Water Oak Court in reference to a one shot call. The call came in between 12:30 a.m. and 1 a.m. Wednesday morning. MPD said a dispute occurred at a restaurant and carried over to Water Oak Court, leading to shots fired.
Fireworks business booms ahead of July 4th
THEODORE, Ala. (WALA) - It’s getting to be that time of year. Fireworks will be heard around the country two days from now to celebrate the Fourth of July. Local firework stores are staying busy as the holiday gets closer. One by one, people are walking into Joe’s fireworks...
Mobile County Health Department to host series of low-cost rabies clinics (List)
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Health Department is preparing to host a series of events to help pet owners get their animals vaccinated against rabies. According to a news release, MCHD hosts low-cost rabies clinics each month to vaccinate dogs, cats, and ferrets. The schedule for July’s rabies clinics is listed below: For […]
Friends, former students remember Spanish Fort woman killed by ex-husband in murder-suicide
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — Kerri Settle was the woman who was shot and killed by her ex-husband Sunday night in Spanish Fort. Settle worked with the Mobile County Public School System for years, and many of her former students learned of the horrific news. “She was just a fantastic, patient and outstanding lady,” Barry […]
Fourth of July events on the Gulf Coast
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Independence Day is on Thursday, and there are festivities all along the Gulf Coast. Here are some events scheduled for the Fourth of July across the WKRG News 5 viewing area. We will update this list as we learn about more events. Mobile The City of Mobile’s Independence Day Extravaganza starts […]
Mobile’s homeless voice concerns amid newly hired homeless outreach coordinator
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — While Mobile hired its first homeless outreach coordinator, the city’s homeless population voiced what they want to see under the new hire’s leadership. Kendell Young started his new position on Monday as Mobile’s homeless outreach coordinator. He said he is tasked with collaborating with various outreach programs to alleviate homelessness in […]
Fairhope’s Working Waterfront plan moving forward
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - The city of Fairhope’s Working Waterfront plan is still moving forward after the Restore Council in April approved a $5 million increase to the project estimate. FOX10 News learned today that there has been a little more separation but not enough to close off a...
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