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Fairhope residents, will you be attending? https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/fairhope-street-to-close-temporarily-for-city-event/
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Fairhope residents, will you be attending? https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/fairhope-street-to-close-temporarily-for-city-event/
The George County Sheriff's Office has arrested two individuals on charges involving stolen property and controlled substance possession: https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/mississippi-news/george-county/george-county-deputies-arrest-two-for-stolen-property-drugs/
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The George County Sheriff's Office has arrested two individuals on charges involving stolen property and controlled substance possession: https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/mississippi-news/george-county/george-county-deputies-arrest-two-for-stolen-property-drugs/
WATCH: WKRG News 5's Kate Sherman speaks with a very special guest at the City of Mobile's Annual Lighting of the Trees: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/lighting-of-the-tree-marks-holiday-season-in-mobile/
November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
WATCH: WKRG News 5's Kate Sherman speaks with a very special guest at the City of Mobile's Annual Lighting of the Trees: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/lighting-of-the-tree-marks-holiday-season-in-mobile/
A Pensacola man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder: https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/pensacola-man-sentenced-to-life-for-second-degree-murder/
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A Pensacola man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder: https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/pensacola-man-sentenced-to-life-for-second-degree-murder/
A playpen sold on Amazon has been recalled for the risk of serious injury or death, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Friday: https://www.wkrg.com/news/amazon-recalls-item-over-risk-of-death-from-suffocation-to-infants/
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A playpen sold on Amazon has been recalled for the risk of serious injury or death, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Friday: https://www.wkrg.com/news/amazon-recalls-item-over-risk-of-death-from-suffocation-to-infants/
Child advocacy groups are warning parents about artificial intelligence-powered toys as holiday shopping begins: https://www.wkrg.com/news/advocacy-groups-urge-parents-to-avoid-ai-toys-this-holiday-season/
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Child advocacy groups are warning parents about artificial intelligence-powered toys as holiday shopping begins: https://www.wkrg.com/news/advocacy-groups-urge-parents-to-avoid-ai-toys-this-holiday-season/
Thousands of veterans who were discharged from service during the Biden administration for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine may regain eligibility for G.I. Bill benefits: https://www.wkrg.com/news/benefits-restored-for-vets-discharged-over-covid-vaccine-refusal/
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Thousands of veterans who were discharged from service during the Biden administration for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine may regain eligibility for G.I. Bill benefits: https://www.wkrg.com/news/benefits-restored-for-vets-discharged-over-covid-vaccine-refusal/
President Trump on Friday night said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) announcement that she is leaving Congress in early January is “great news for the country”: https://www.wkrg.com/hill-politics/trump-on-greenes-resignation-plans-great-news/
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
President Trump on Friday night said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) announcement that she is leaving Congress in early January is “great news for the country”: https://www.wkrg.com/hill-politics/trump-on-greenes-resignation-plans-great-news/
AG Pam Bondi has filed an expedited motion seeking the release of the grand jury transcripts in the Epstein case amid a push by lawmakers to release all files related to the late convicted sex offender: https://www.wkrg.com/hill-politics/bondi-files-to-release-sealed-epstein-grand-jury-transcripts/
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
AG Pam Bondi has filed an expedited motion seeking the release of the grand jury transcripts in the Epstein case amid a push by lawmakers to release all files related to the late convicted sex offender: https://www.wkrg.com/hill-politics/bondi-files-to-release-sealed-epstein-grand-jury-transcripts/
A federal judge has blocked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from handing over the home address information of taxpayers who may be undocumented to ICE: https://www.wkrg.com/hill-politics/federal-judge-blocks-irs-from-sending-ice-taxpayer-information-for-deportations/
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
A federal judge has blocked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from handing over the home address information of taxpayers who may be undocumented to ICE: https://www.wkrg.com/hill-politics/federal-judge-blocks-irs-from-sending-ice-taxpayer-information-for-deportations/
And just like that, the third round of high school football playoffs is over! Tune into WKRG News 5 at 10 for a rundown on all the highlights! https://www.wkrg.com/high-school-football/high-school-football-scores/high-school-football-scores-playoffs-round-3-2/
November 22, 2025 at 3:57 AM
And just like that, the third round of high school football playoffs is over! Tune into WKRG News 5 at 10 for a rundown on all the highlights! https://www.wkrg.com/high-school-football/high-school-football-scores/high-school-football-scores-playoffs-round-3-2/
A motorist in western North Carolina escaped injury when the carcass of a cat crashed into the passenger side of her front windshield.https://www.wkrg.com/national/driver-in-north-carolina-to-911-i-just-had-a-bald-eagle-drop-a-cat-through-my-windshield/
November 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
A motorist in western North Carolina escaped injury when the carcass of a cat crashed into the passenger side of her front windshield.https://www.wkrg.com/national/driver-in-north-carolina-to-911-i-just-had-a-bald-eagle-drop-a-cat-through-my-windshield/
WATCH: With holidays just around the corner, cooking comes with an elevated chance for residential fires: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-fire-and-rescue-departments-safety-tips-for-holiday-cooking/
November 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
WATCH: With holidays just around the corner, cooking comes with an elevated chance for residential fires: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-fire-and-rescue-departments-safety-tips-for-holiday-cooking/
The Pentagon announced on Friday Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with the U.S. Space Command Commander General Stephen Whiting to discuss the "relocation of U.S. Space Command." https://www.wkrg.com/national/relocation-of-u-s-space-command-in-the-works/
November 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Pentagon announced on Friday Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with the U.S. Space Command Commander General Stephen Whiting to discuss the "relocation of U.S. Space Command." https://www.wkrg.com/national/relocation-of-u-s-space-command-in-the-works/
ARREST: George County Sheriff's Office deputies have arrested a woman on grooming and molestation charges. https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/mississippi-news/george-county/lucedale-woman-arrested-on-molestation-grooming-charges/
November 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
ARREST: George County Sheriff's Office deputies have arrested a woman on grooming and molestation charges. https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/mississippi-news/george-county/lucedale-woman-arrested-on-molestation-grooming-charges/
Days after going missing during a fishing trip along the Black Warrior River, the body of Larry James has now been found. https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/body-of-fisherman-who-disappeared-in-west-alabama-found/
November 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Days after going missing during a fishing trip along the Black Warrior River, the body of Larry James has now been found. https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/body-of-fisherman-who-disappeared-in-west-alabama-found/
ICYMI: The execution date has been set for a man convicted of three murders in the 1980s. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/okaloosa-county/execution-date-set-for-okaloosa-county-death-row-inmate/
November 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
ICYMI: The execution date has been set for a man convicted of three murders in the 1980s. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/okaloosa-county/execution-date-set-for-okaloosa-county-death-row-inmate/
Frying a turkey might be a Thanksgiving tradition for some families, but firefighters said it can also be one of the most dangerous ways to cook your holiday feast. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/turkey-frying-safety-tips-from-robertsdale-volunteer-fire-department/
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Frying a turkey might be a Thanksgiving tradition for some families, but firefighters said it can also be one of the most dangerous ways to cook your holiday feast. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/turkey-frying-safety-tips-from-robertsdale-volunteer-fire-department/
Visiting a loved one's grave is hard enough, but thieves have made it even more difficult for a Robertsdale woman. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/cemetery-bench-thief-leaves-grieving-robertsdale-woman-searching-for-answers/
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Visiting a loved one's grave is hard enough, but thieves have made it even more difficult for a Robertsdale woman. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/cemetery-bench-thief-leaves-grieving-robertsdale-woman-searching-for-answers/
ICYMI: A Foley contracted mail carrier has been arrested after over a thousand pieces of stolen mail were found. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/foley-postal-carrier-arrested-after-police-find-over-1000-pieces-of-stolen-mail/
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
ICYMI: A Foley contracted mail carrier has been arrested after over a thousand pieces of stolen mail were found. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/foley-postal-carrier-arrested-after-police-find-over-1000-pieces-of-stolen-mail/
A man has been indicted on federal mail charges by a grand jury: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/grand-jury-indicts-mobile-county-porch-pirate-on-felony-mail-charge/
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A man has been indicted on federal mail charges by a grand jury: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/grand-jury-indicts-mobile-county-porch-pirate-on-felony-mail-charge/
Need something to do with the kiddos tonight? The City of Mobile is hosting its annual Lighting of the Tree event. https://www.wkrg.com/community/holiday-events-galore-gulf-coasts-festive-season-kicks-off/
November 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Need something to do with the kiddos tonight? The City of Mobile is hosting its annual Lighting of the Tree event. https://www.wkrg.com/community/holiday-events-galore-gulf-coasts-festive-season-kicks-off/
WATCH: On Thursday evening, the City of Fairhope held its annual Lighting of the Trees in Downtown Fairhope: https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/fairhopes-annual-lighting-of-the-trees-with-news-5s-taylor-boysen-and-sam-parker/
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
WATCH: On Thursday evening, the City of Fairhope held its annual Lighting of the Trees in Downtown Fairhope: https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/fairhopes-annual-lighting-of-the-trees-with-news-5s-taylor-boysen-and-sam-parker/
A Mobile County fugitive was arrested on Thursday after U.S. Marshals surrounded his home: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/fugitive-arrested-in-mobile/
November 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A Mobile County fugitive was arrested on Thursday after U.S. Marshals surrounded his home: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/fugitive-arrested-in-mobile/
Gulf Shores City Schools has a furry new staff member. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/gulf-shores-city-schools-introduces-new-comfort-dog-to-staff/
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Gulf Shores City Schools has a furry new staff member. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/gulf-shores-city-schools-introduces-new-comfort-dog-to-staff/