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Fort Morgan Peninsula receives more protection following ADCNR acquisition
FORT MORGAN, Ala. (WKRG) — The Fort Morgan Peninsula is set to see more protection as the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources acquired undeveloped land. In total, ADCNR acquired 79 acres of undeveloped land. According to a press release, this acquisition of the land adjacent to the Beach Club Resort was made possible […]
Semmes looking into becoming its own school system
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Over the last few years, the City of Semmes has seen an uptick in residents and lots of growth. “If you look on every corner in Semmes, you’ll see something is being built,” Semmes Mayor Brandon Van Hook said. “With retail and with community development, obviously comes people, with more people […]
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office looking for missing woman
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman. According to an ECSO Facebook post, 37-year-old Amanda C. Newberry was last seen on Saturday, Aug. 17, around 9 p.m. on the 200 block of Quina Way. She was wearing black shorts and a […]
Missing woman on ‘spiritual’ quest found after 4 days in Colorado wilderness
The San Miguel County Sheriff's Office reported that a woman has been found safe after she participated in an excursion where hikers were discouraged from bringing their cellphones and from eating during the solo excursion.
Georgia Republican: Voting for Harris means ‘you’re a patriot’
Georgia’s former Lieutenant Gov. Geoff Duncan (R ) urged Independents and Republicans to support Vice President Kamala Harris (D), saying voting for her means “you’re a patriot.” “I can spend my time revving up this crowd but I’m certain I don’t have to talk anybody out of voting for Donald Trump here,” Duncan said. “So […]
Rest in Peace, Mobile Civic Center — community says goodbye to Port City icon
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Wednesday’s city-hosted ‘Celebration of Life’ drew in hundreds, hoping to say their final goodbyes to the Mobile Civic Center before crews begin an extensive demolition project. “This is definitely showing signs of age,” Mobile mayor Sandy Stimpson said. The event started with a handful of speakers who reflected on their memories […]
Santa Rosa County brush fire expected to be 100% contained soon
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Firefighters are keeping an eye on a brush fire in Santa Rosa County. Hot spots were still visible in the Garcon Point area on Wednesday after a brush fire burned through 12 acres near Mary Kitchens Road. “Pretty much upon arrival, we could tell we had our hands full, […]
Third suspect accused of murder in deadly Grand Bay shooting
GRAND BAY, Ala. (WKRG) — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly Grand Bay shooting, according to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office. 28-year-old Brittany Viniece Mentor of Moss Point, Mississippi, is accused of murder and attempted murder in connection with a shooting that killed Horace Eugene Sellers and injured a female. […]
Gaetz beats Dimmock, new Loxley industrial center, and Rest In Peace, Mobile Civic Center | Aug. 21, 2024
Editor’s Note: “News 5 Now” streams live Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. Watch the video above. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Welcome to WKRG.com’s new streaming show, “News 5 Now,” where we discuss the day’s 5 big stories and interact with you, our viewers. Top 5 Stories It’s time to count down the Big Stories […]
Tim Ryan shrugs off threat of RFK Jr. endorsing Trump
CHICAGO — Former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) on Wednesday shrugged off the potential threat of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropping out of the race and backing former President Trump. Ryan, asked about concerns that such a move could affect the presidential election in the battleground states, answered, “I don’t think it’ll have much effect at […]
Helms, Hofberger to face off in November for Escambia County District 4 Commissioner
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The stage has been set for Escambia County District 4 Commissioner in the general election between Republican candidate Ashlee Hofberger and Democratic candidate Ron Helms after Hofberger’s win in the Primary Election Tuesday night. News 5 sat down with both candidates to discuss future campaign plans. Helms filed to run […]
South Alabama Mesonet gets $3 million NOAA grant, plans improvement
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — It takes a lot of technology to track dynamic Gulf Coast weather. South Alabama Mesonet weather stations help forecasters to warn us, scientists to study changing weather patterns, and so much more. “The fire station in Bay Minette, again they really wanted a station,” said Dr. Sytske Kimball, the director of […]
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