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Gulf Coast lawmakers and political officials react to President Biden dropping out of the presidential race
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — President Joe Biden announced Sunday on X that he will not be running for a second term and is dropping out of the presidential campaign. Political figures and lawmakers of the Gulf Coast are expressing how they’re feeling after learning the news. Chairman of the Mobile County Democratic Committee, Ben Harris, […]
Republicans see opportunity in Harris presidential run after Biden exit
Republican strategists and donors said Sunday they’re not worried about Vice President Harris becoming the new Democratic nominee, even though they believed their chances of defeating President Biden were at an all-time high. The Republicans, who for weeks have been salivating at the potential for Biden to drag down other Democrats on the ticket, acknowledged […]
Harris races to lock down support after Biden drops out
Vice President Harris is racing to lock down support for her White House bid, just hours after President Biden announced that he would no longer seek reelection. Harris on Sunday spoke with the chairs of three key coalitions on Capitol Hill: Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.) of […]
Trump campaign: Harris will be ‘even worse’ than Biden
Former President Trump’s top campaign advisers have come out swinging against Vice President Harris shortly after President Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed her to replace him. In a statement, Trump campaign advisers Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles said that Harris will be “even worse” than Biden and that she has been his “enabler in […]
Harris says she intends ‘to earn and win this nomination’ after Biden drops out
Vice President Harris on Sunday said she intends to earn and win the Democratic presidential nomination after President Biden stunningly dropped out of the race and endorsed her as his successor. “I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination,” she said in a statement. “Over […]
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 […]
A Minute with Drexel: Remember to Pray
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — I’m sharing a little secret with you today: I’m getting older… and as I get older, I find that sometimes, my memory isn’t as good as it used to be. Wait.. you, too? One of the things I find myself forgetting is to keep the commitment I’ve made to pray for […]
Faith Time: Are there too many churches?
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Faith Time is our weekly conversation on matters of faith. And joining us this morning is Wayne Miller with Grace Lutheran Church in Mobile. We want to talk about kind of a controversial topic: Are there too many churches? Guest: No. Just like if you go into any small town or […]
Bear balances on home fence in Mary Esther, Florida
MARY ESTHER, Fla. (WKRG) — A small black bear has incredible balancing skills while crossing a fence. This video was sent to us by Ryan Campbell in Mary Esther. As you can see, the bear is treading carefully yet swiftly on a fence. The bear does slip at least once, but carries on until it […]
“You got to be a little crazy”; 13th annual Dauphin Street Vault competition
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – The 13th annual Dauphin Street Vault competition took the streets Saturday. The event attracts nearly 200 athletes and over 2,000 spectators to Downtown Mobile. “It’s a very niche sport but it’s very spectator friendly so you don’t have to know anything about it to appreciate it,” Dauphin Street Vault director, Drew […]
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