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SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY: SFC Wesley Monk
WEAR is giving a salute to our military. Tonight we honor Sergeant First Class Wesley Monk who served in the U.S. Army. He lost his life during World War Two. Thank you for your service and for giving the ultimate sacrifice, Sergeant First Class Wesley Monk.
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 […]
Following military career, an Angel finds new mission mentoring youth in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- It's not just the marines who are looking for a few good men and women. The Big Brothers Big Sisters organization is always looking too. When they lucked up on Shawn Hall, they found one of the Angels in our Midst. "I retired in 2021, January, and...
Economist debunks report listing Pensacola among worst Florida cities to buy property
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- According to a report, Pensacola is in the top five worst cities to buy property in Florida, citing economic challenges like limited job growth as one of the driving factors. Another reason listed in the report from GOBankingRates is the crime rate. But a local economist says...
2 Romanians sentenced after stealing bank card numbers at Northwest Florida credit union, officials say
Two Romanian men were sentenced to prison for stealing bank card numbers at a local credit union, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida.
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...
The Original Wailers to Headline Pensacola Seafood Fest
The Pensacola Seafood Festival is thrilled to announce its 2024 entertainment lineup, headlined by the iconic The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson on Friday night, Sept. 27, at 9 p.m. Renowned for their legendary reggae sound and timeless hits, The Original Wailers will bring their vibrant energy to the heart...
South Alabama Jaguars add Guntersville’s Julyon Jordan
The South Alabama Jaguars have added yet another 2025 commitment with a pledge from Guntersville High School running back Julyon Jordan. The 5'10,175 recruit from Guntersville High School also had offers from Virginia, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt,Mississippi State and Troy. Along with his official visit to South Alabama this summer, Jordan...
Reefmaker: Building the Gulf’s Artificial Reefs
“All right,” Captain Stewart Walter speaks into his radio, instructing his crew. “Cast off that last port stern line; let’s get ‘er moving.” It’s pitch black on the Intercoastal Waterway (ICW), 11:30 at night, and there’s little to distinguish between where the sky ends and the water begins, as the boat named Maranatha II leaves her moorings behind in Orange Beach. The air is tinged with the smell of saltwater blended with diesel fumes from the twin Caterpillar 399 engines as the 1200 horsepower motors begin to move the vessel to its destination, roughly five hours east. The bow thruster helps center the vessel to the middle of the ICW and she’s underway, moving at eight knots.
It’s been a soggy and stormy month so far, with more rain on the way
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - We continue to track showers and storms across the Gulf Coast today, which is only increasing the amount of rain we’ve seen this month!. Mobile and Pensacola are both in surplus for the month, and year! We’re stuck in our summertime pattern, and the rain chances continue, what can we expect with the numbers? Meteorologist Jennifer Lambers has those details.
Mob Jam Fest to debut in the Port City
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - MOB JAM FEST is an exciting outdoor event featuring a vibrant mix of music, food, vendors, and entertainment. The festival aims to bring together the community for a fun-filled day with various activities, performances, and attractions for all ages. Attendees will enjoy live music, delicious food, unique products from local vendors, and engaging entertainment and programming throughout the day. Click here for more information.
Airbus marks milestones in project to build new A320 assembly line in Mobile
MOBILE, Alabama — An expansion project that will double the production space at Airbus’ U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile is passing key milestones as it moves forward on schedule for completion next year. Airbus recently held a “topping out” ceremony for a new A320 Final Assembly Line (FAL)...
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