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Loxley Elementary clears the classrooms to celebrate a Golden Apple winner
LOXLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — We love going to Loxley Elementary with its open courtyard — where they let all the students out of class to celebrate their latest Golden Apple-winning teacher. Unfortunately, our teacher, Jesse Holder, was also milling about, wondering what was happening. Holder has been teaching for 11 years — all right here at […]
Andrew Morgan of Spanish Fort High School
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — This week, we honor Andrew Morgan as the WKRG News 5 Scholar Athlete of the Week. Morgan is a senior at Spanish Fort High School where he plays football and golf. He has a 4.1 GPA. Morgan is a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. He plans […]
Pet of the Week: Angel
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Meet Angel, a 1-year-old pitbull mix.
650 miles by kayak in 7 days: Florence man repeats as Great Alabama 650 winner
After nine days and hundreds of miles paddling down the state’s waterways, the 2024 Great Alabama 650 race is mostly a done deal. This was the sixth year in which the race, presented by the Alabama Scenic River Trail, has challenged kayakers (and, more recently, paddleboard pilots) to travel a winding route from Weiss Lake in Cherokee County to Fort Morgan at the mouth of Mobile Bay. Among the feats accomplished in the sixth year of the event: A Baldwin County woman joined the elite club of five-time finishers and a Florence man claimed the overall win for the second year in a row.
This place in Spanish Fort offers comfort food with a coastal twist at California Dreaming
California Dreaming in Spanish Fort, Alabama, is a well-liked destination for both residents and tourists because of its extensive menu of well-known cuisine. Classic American comfort cuisine is the menu's main attraction, and dishes like shrimp tacos, barbecue sandwich, honey butter croissants, and crab soup are crowd favorites. In addition, the restaurant is well-known for its rich main courses including Prime Rib and Baby Back Ribs, as well as its robust salads like the House Salad with Hot Honey Dressing. The succulent, tasty steaks, especially the New York Strip, are another guest favorite. California Dreaming offers a blend of seaside dining and Southern comfort, in addition to its seafood offerings such as the Seafood Platter and Seafood Nachos.
Nexstar, WKRG’s parent company, hosting Helene recovery fundraiser (DONATE HERE)
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5’s parent company, Nexstar, has established a fundraising portal for Hurricane Helene victims. You can donate to the fundraiser right here or with the QR code below.
4th Annual BFM 5K returns to Mobile International Airport
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Airport announced the return of BFM 5K on The Runway. The event, scheduled to take place Saturday, October 5, will give participants the opportunity to race directly on the runway, followed by a 1-mile fun run for families. EVENT LOCATION: Event organizers said there will be food, music, and […]
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