Escambia County deputy placed on administrative leave following auditor incident WKRG 2026-09-19 | Escambia County deputy placed on administrative leave following auditor incident
Man found guilty of shooting Mobile police officer sentenced to life in prison WKRG 2024-06-27 | A man found guilty of attempted murder after shooting a Mobile Police officer in 2018 has been sentenced to life in prison.FULL STORY: https://trib.al/J7O19q9
Parents, students have mixed emotions towards MCPSS enhanced safety precautions WKRG 2024-06-27 | When Mobile County Public School students walk through the doors of their schools following summer break, changes in safety precautions will have arrived.FULL STORY: https://trib.al/4TdGuOO
Banner plane in Orange Beach pulls ad for OnlyFans account; mayor and beachgoers furious WKRG 2024-06-27 | You know when you're sitting at the beach, and planes fly by pulling banners to advertise something.FULL STORY: https://trib.al/LiGw3L5
Tracking Invest 94 & Invest 95 in the Atlantic WKRG 2024-06-27 | Invest 95 has a higher chance of development as it approaches the Caribbean this weekend. This system bears watching next week.Full Story: tinyurl.com/4d5pxhwz
Escambia County sheriff identifies suspect who died jumping from Highway 90 bridge after chase WKRG 2024-06-27 | A deputy’s dash camera captured three suspects bailing during a chase.FULL STORY: https://trib.al/YSXYRJs
Africatown Hall and Food Bank hosts grand opening WKRG 2024-06-27 | The City of Mobile, Africatown Redevelopment Corporation and other organizations gathered Wednesday for the long-awaited opening of its new establishment.FULL STORY: https://trib.al/M1BKC0P
Crewe of Columbus chooses new venue for 2025 Mardi Gras ball WKRG 2024-06-27 | The Crewe of Columbus moved their 2025 Mardi Gras ball to The Grounds in light of the city’s plans to demolish the current Mobile Civic Center.
USA Health Teaching Kitchen Cooking Class WKRG 2024-06-26 | Dr. Israel joined WKRG News 5 to show a healthy recipie
Bill Riales Sits Down with Cory Penn, Boys and Girls Clubs of South Alabamas Director of Organizati WKRG 2024-06-26 | Bill Riales Sits Down with Cory Penn, Boys and Girls Clubs of South Alabama's Director of Organizational Operations
Youth of the Year reflects on Boys and Girls Clubs impact WKRG 2024-06-26 | Youth of the Year reflects on Boys and Girls Club's impact
WKRG News 5 Anchor Shamonee Baker Reflects on Being a Boys and Girls Club Kid WKRG 2024-06-26 | WKRG News 5 Anchor Shamonee Baker Reflects on Being a 'Boys and Girls Club Kid'
WKRG News 5 This Morning Red Couch Keep Mobile Beautiful event WKRG 2024-06-26 | Tiffany Dawkins, president of Keep Mobile beautiful Board
WKRG News 5 at 4:30 WKRG 2024-06-26 | We start out mild and muggy in the 70’s. High temps will be above average today in the mid-90’s. The heat index values will be close to 108 degrees. There is a HEAT ADVISORY for most of the News 5 area from 11 AM until 7 PM. We are expecting more in the way of showers and storms especially this afternoon (60%). Out of the storms that do form, a couple could be strong with lightning, thunder and gusty winds. Rain chance stay elevated through the end of the week into the weekend giving some heat relief. Highs will be in the low-to-mid 90’s. In the tropics, we are tracking two areas. One is in the Caribbean and is heading west toward the southern Gulf with a low chance for development. The other is a tropical wave off the coast of Africa also with a low chance for development. Neither is an immediate threat to our stretch of the Gulf Coast, but we will keep you updated!
MCPSS officials looking into building new school in West Mobile due to overcrowding WKRG 2024-06-26 | A conversation to build a new school in West Mobile is starting amongst Mobile County Public School Board members.FULL STORY: https://trib.al/eqat0SP
USA Health trauma surgeon weighs in after U.S. Surgeon General declares gun violence public health WKRG 2024-06-26 | Trauma surgeon Dr. Ashley Williams-Hogue at USA Health University Hospital is glad the U.S. Surgeon General declared gun violence a public health crisis.FULL STORY: https://trib.al/B67XFNE
$6.3 million approved for Daphne Justice Center WKRG 2024-06-26 | Pages of plans and renderings of a new and improved police department in Daphne.FULL STORY: https://trib.al/8qDZU80
Nearly 200-year-old downtown Mobile home undergoing emergency restoration WKRG 2024-06-26 | The historic home that sits off of South Franklin Street near Dauphin Street in Mobile is now undergoing emergency repairs.FULL STORY: https://trib.al/qVlL6wI
Tropical Update: Tracking two disturbances in the Atlantic WKRG 2024-06-26 | A tropical wave moving west through the Caribbean and a new disturbance sitting off of Africa both have low chances of tropical development.
Foley to see more trees after new regulations WKRG 2024-06-25 | New regulations in the City of Foley will introduce more trees, something officials say will benefit the community.FULL STORY: https://trib.al/0CoP410
1 suspect arrested, 1 dead after drive-by shooting injures woman and K9 deputy WKRG 2024-06-25 | One man is in custody, and one man is dead after they were involved in a drive-by shooting that injured a 70-year-old woman and a K9 officer, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.FULL STORY: https://trib.al/UX1Dmng
Mobile City Councilman proposes noise ordinance change WKRG 2024-06-25 | Due to multiple noise complaints, a Mobile city councilman introduced a change in the noise ordinance cutoff time within residential areas.FULL STORY: https://trib.al/ZTXE6vm
Body camera, dashcam footage from drive-by shooting turned pursuit: ECSO WKRG 2024-06-25 | One man is in custody, and one man is dead after they were involved in a drive-by shooting that injured a 70-year-old woman and a K9 officer, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Full story links: wkrg.com/news/ecso-1-suspect-not-found-k9-at-vet-after-drive-by-shooting-turned-pursuit Update- wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/1-suspect-arrested-1-dead-after-drive-by-shooting-injures-woman-and-k9-deputy
Body camera, dashcam footage from drive-by shooting turned pursuit: ECSO WKRG 2024-06-25 | One man is in custody, and one man is dead after they were involved in a drive-by shooting that injured a 70-year-old woman and a K9 officer, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Full story links: wkrg.com/news/ecso-1-suspect-not-found-k9-at-vet-after-drive-by-shooting-turned-pursuitUpdate- wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/1-suspect-arrested-1-dead-after-drive-by-shooting-injures-woman-and-k9-deputy
Verdict in for man accused of beating man to death with hatchet: Officials WKRG 2024-06-25 | A verdict was reached for a man who officials said beat a man to death with a hatchet and shovel in March of 2021, according to the District Attorney’s Office.Read the full story: wkrg.com/mobile-county/verdict-in-for-man-accused-of-beating-man-to-death-with-hatchet-officials
3 St. Elmo-Irvington volunteer firefighters quit during district board meeting WKRG 2024-06-25 | Three St Elmo-Irvington volunteer firefighters, including the Assistant Chief, returned their gear and quit during a district board meeting Monday night.
Gulf Shores Police Department expands fleet WKRG 2024-06-25 | City officials say Gulf Shores has a population of over 16,000 people, and it’s only going to keep growing — and growing fast.Read the full story: wkrg.com/baldwin-county/gulf-shores-police-department-expanding-fleet-adding-12-officers-1-boat-and-two-motorcycles
Distinguished Young Women host oyster-eating competition (Video) WKRG 2024-06-25 | Ahead of the Distinguished Young Women's national competition, some contestants and visitors chowed down on some oysters.
New Civic Center design work hits 60% completion as deadline for demolition approaches WKRG 2024-06-24 | Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said the planning phase of a new civic center is halfway done, and that the city is looking to an upcoming vote for the demolition of the current 60-year-old building.
Waterfront Rescue Mission opens doors as cooling center amid extreme heat WKRG 2024-06-24 | As temperatures rise, people are looking to beat the heat. For some, that means turning to Waterfront Rescue Mission.
Officials warn of heat risks for beachgoers at Alabamas Gulf Coast WKRG 2024-06-24 | Alabama's beaches are packed, the temperatures are steaming, and finding relief from the heat can be a challenge.
Mobile County Commission continues project for new Aquatics Center WKRG 2024-06-24 | The Mobile County Commission is set to move ahead with phase one of the new Aquatics Center.
Pet of the week: Cooper, the energetic Doodle WKRG 2024-06-24 | Pet of the week: Cooper, the energetic Doodle
Serious heat, serious problems even at the beach along Alabamas Gulf Coast WKRG 2024-06-24 | Lifeguards have been busy in Orange Beach but not pulling people from the water but helping people on the beach suffering heat-related emergencies.
WKRG News 5 at 9 WKRG 2024-06-24 | We start out mild and muggy in the 70’s. High temps will be way above average today in the mid-to-upper 90’s with heat index values above 105 for most. There is a HEAT ADVISORY for most of the News 5 area from 11 AM until 7 PM for heat index values up to 109 degrees. A few scattered showers and storms will be possible this afternoon at around 40%. Lows tonight drop back into the mid-70’s. We stay very hot through midweek with more heat advisories likely. Rain chances increase towards the end of the week which will give us some relief from the heat. The tropics are currently quiet.
Alabama Environmental Justice Summit begins Monday in Mobile WKRG 2024-06-24 | The event seeks to find remedies for the people affected by pollution, climate change, and other issues
Heat Advisory Monday, Isolated Afternoon Storms: Sunday Evening Forecast 6/23/2024 WKRG 2024-06-23 | It was another very hot day, and Monday will bring more hot and humid conditions to the area. Into tonight, temperatures will slowly cool into the mid- to upper-70’s with low-80’s closer to the immediate coastline. There is only a slim chance of a brief shower through tonight and tomorrow morning. By the afternoon Monday, isolated showers and storms are possible mainly in our coastal counties. Highs by the afternoon will sit in the low-90’s at the coast and mid- to upper-90’s inland. A HEAT ADVISORY has been issued for most of the News 5 area for Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. as heat index values up to 108° are expected. Be sure to drink plenty of water and take breaks in the A/C! More isolated storms are possible Tuesday with more hot temps, but increased rain chances Wednesday and Thursday will drop our temperatures slightly. By the weekend, we will just have isolated storm chances with highs in the low- to mid-90’s. Rip current risk will be moderate through Tuesday, then low for Wednesday and Thursday. In the tropics, we are still tracking just that one area that is currently just off the far northeastern coast of Mexico. It has a medium chance of becoming a tropical depression before tonight, but it has lacked the organization to develop into a depression or storm.The WKRG News 5 First Alert Storm Team covers part of southeast Mississippi, southwestern Alabama, and northwest Florida. You can view the full Sunday evening forecast for the Gulf Coast here: tinyurl.com/5dp9smerFollow Meteorologist Grant Skinner on Facebook: facebook.com/wkrggrant
Tropics Update: Sunday Morning June 23rd, 2024 WKRG 2024-06-23 | A small disturbance in the southern and western Gulf still has a medium chance of development. It still has the potential to become a very short lived tropical depression by tonight, bringing heavy rain and localized flooding to parts of Northeastern Mexico and Deep South Texas. Latest: tinyurl.com/4d5pxhwz
Hot Temperatures Stick Around, Rain Chances Increase Starting Tomorrow WKRG 2024-06-23 | Highs will be staying hot in the upper 90s with heat index values well into the triple digits over the next few days. Be sure to keep heat safety in mind for outdoor plans. Chances for showers and storms go back up starting tomorrow and will continue throughout the week. Full Forecast: tinyurl.com/5dp9smer
Faith Time: Mobile church to host annual conference of churches Part II WKRG 2024-06-23 | We talk about good ideas from other places and spreading them
Faith Time: Mobile church to host annual conference of churches Part I WKRG 2024-06-23 | We talk about how the event helps grow their missions
Satsuma Police say group asking for money not connected to local police or city WKRG 2024-06-23 | Mailers were sent to homeowners according to Satsuma Police
Fire at building in Mobile Saturday night off Dauphin Island Parkway WKRG 2024-06-23 | Neighbors say kids may have been playing with fire
Tracking one disturbance in the southwestern Gulf: Tropics Update Sat Eve 6-22-2024 WKRG 2024-06-23 | Meteorologist Grant Skinner gives an update on the tropical activity in the Atlantic Basin. The News 5 First Alert Storm Team is tracking one disturbance. It is currently over the southwestern Gulf and just off the coast of Mexico. It has a medium chance of becoming a tropical depression before Sunday night. This will likely move northwest towards far southern portions of Texas and northeastern Mexico. There are no immediate threats to our stretch of the Gulf Coast! You can get all the latest tropical updates during the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season at wkrg.com/.Full Tropics Story: tinyurl.com/2suamksvWKRG 2024 Hurricane Special: tinyurl.com/mr3bpmfrWKRG Hurricane Map Room: tinyurl.com/yxn82e4c
More Sunshine for Sunday, Heat Continues: Saturday Evening Forecast 6/22/2024 WKRG 2024-06-22 | Hot conditions were in place today, and even more heat is in store for the end of the weekend and the first part of the work week. The rest of today will be quiet with overnight lows sitting in the mid-70’s. Highs will be back in the mid-90’s for Sunday with lots of sunshine! We will stay mostly dry through the day on Sunday in terms of our rain chances, but moisture will slowly increase over the area. With increasing moisture into the start of the work week means dangerous heat index values well over 100° for Monday. Isolated storms return for Monday and Tuesday, and even higher rain chances will be in place for Wednesday and Thursday with a front to our north and scattered storms developing. This will drop our temperatures into the low-90’s. The moderate risk for rip currents will continue through the middle of next week. In the tropics, we are tracking just one area now that is currently over the Southern Gulf and just off the coast of Mexico. It has a medium chance of becoming a tropical depression before Sunday night. Early models indicate this taking a similar path to Alberto, moving west and northwest toward Texas and Mexico.The WKRG News 5 First Alert Storm Team covers part of southeast Mississippi, southwestern Alabama, and northwest Florida. You can view the full Saturday evening forecast for the Gulf Coast here: tinyurl.com/5dp9smerFollow Meteorologist Grant Skinner on Facebook: facebook.com/wkrggrant
Tropics Update: Saturday Morning June 22nd, 2024 WKRG 2024-06-22 | The disturbance in the southern Gulf still has a medium chance of development and could become a tropical depression by Sunday night. It is taking a similar path to Alberto and tracking west/northwest. It poses no threat to our area. The second disturbance's chance of development has dropped greatly (to near 0%) as the area of low pressure moves onshore along the Florida and Georgia coastlines. Those areas will continue to see chances for showers and storms through the weekend. Just head on over to our website for the latest updates: www.wkrg.com
Sheriff shows items from recent drug bust WKRG 2024-06-22 | The sheriff pours through items seized at a home on Cora Lane
Hot Temperatures On The Rise, Rain Chances Limited WKRG 2024-06-22 | The heat is on for the Gulf Coast, as temperatures will soar into the mid to upper 90s for the weekend. Rain chances will be very spotty for the next couple of days, bringing little to no relief. Full Forecast: tinyurl.com/5dp9smer
Citizens concerned about the future of St. Elmo-Irvington Volunteer Fire Department WKRG 2024-06-22 | The St. Elmo-Irvington Volunteer Fire Department's station was a packed house Friday night as fire leaders and citizens voiced their concerns about the future of the department.
Rare century plant blooms 42 years later at Stapleton home WKRG 2024-06-22 | 42 years ago, Melba Williams planted a century plant at her home in Stapleton.
Sailboat washes up on Pensacola Beach after men onboard were rescued south of Panama City WKRG 2024-06-22 | The story of how the Lady Catherine II sailboat got to Pensacola Beach began May 30, hundreds of miles away.
