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Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — The Gulf Shores International Airport announced it will temporarily close to prepare for the incoming Hurricane Isaias. According to a GSIA news release, the airport will close all operations except emergency services at 12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. [...]
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Bay Minette officials have declared a state of emergency ahead of expected impacts from Hurricane Isaias. Mayor Joshua O. Brown and the Bay Minette City Council declared the emergency effective at 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9. City leaders [...]
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — As the Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Isaias, the U.S. Coast Guard is also making last-minute preparations ahead of the storm's arrival. Air crews worked Thursday at the Aviation Training Center in Mobile to make sure aircraft are properly maintained ahead of impact. “Although the hurricane is coming directly at [...]
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Tennessee man is dead following a crash in Baldwin County. According to an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency news release, just before 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 42-year-old Brian A. Rhodes of Pinson, Tenn., was riding his motorcycle [...]
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the list of shelters. We regret the error. MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Emergency Management Agency will be opening three severe weather shelters ahead of Hurricane Isaias. According to a Mobile [...]
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 ATMORE, Ala. (WKRG) — Atmore city officials have announced they are opening a severe weather shelter on Friday, Oct. 9. According to a city Facebook post, the shelter will open at noon at City Hall Auditorium for anyone who needs shelter during Hurricane [...]
Video above: Isaias continues to strengthen, set to make landfall Friday night GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — George County officials have declared a local emergency and announced storm preparations ahead of Hurricane Isaias' expected impacts. The George County Board of Supervisors approved a Declaration of Local Emergency on Thursday as forecasters warned of strong winds [...]
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — English rock band Def Leppard, along with American rock band the Goo Goo Dolls, are making their way to the Gulf Coast. According to the Def Leppard website, the bands will be bringing the Rock Brigade tour to Regions [...]
Week 6 picks are in for Joe vs. the Hero and the Senator AL.com
Best in Bama recruit following in the footsteps of famous father; See the updated rankings AL.com
Alabama mother arrested after 2-year-old nearly drowns faces more charges AL.com
Guest picker revealed for College GameDay in Tuscaloosa for Alabama-Georgia AL.com
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 5, 2026 FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Foley is making improvements to fire protection, including a new ladder truck, according to city officials. A new $1.4 million ladder truck is set to be delivered in November, and will be stationed at Fire Station [...]
Kenner City Council members violated open meetings laws, AG says WWLTV.com
Sculpture of former mayor George Schloegel unveiled in downtown Gulfport WLOX
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is alerting drivers to a lane closure happening on Tuesday, October 6. A section of Robinson Road between Kencrest Drive and Old Highway 49 will see a section of the eastbound lane closed. This is so crews can perform ditch maintenance. Work is expected to finish up next Wednesday. That work happens from...
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is giving a heads up for road closures ahead of Cruisin’ the Coast. Festivities are happening October 8 through the 10 in Ocean Springs. Barricades in the areas will be placed beginning at 5 the morning of October 8, any vehicles in the event footprint at 3:30 a.m. will be towed...
Mike Cooper releases St. Tammany's 'most challenging' budget for 2027 NOLA.com
Councilman concerned about transparency amid cyber attack in Terrebonne Parish WWLTV.com
Officials look to bring a City Hall annex to New Orleans East. See possible locations. NOLA.com
Proposed phone fee increase would fund Jackson County radio upgrades WLOX
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Trump official stirs outrage after vowing to publicly execute Fort Hood gunman: ‘This is grotesque’ AL.com
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — NAS Pensacola and Corry Station Annex are preparing for Hurricane Isaias by setting Hurricane Condition 1 for Friday. According to a NAS news release, only mission-essential personnel need to report for duty Friday, Oct. 9. "All non-mission essential service [...]
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County officials ordered evacuations for Zones A and B beginning at noon Thursday and announced shelters and transportation resources for residents in affected areas. The order applies to residents in Perdido Key, Innerarity Point, Pensacola Beach and other low-lying areas. It also applies to anyone living in a mobile [...]
Taliban firmly in control in Afghanistan 25 years after US-led invasion to oust them WDSU
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be “public.” Hegseth, speaking to the conservative TV outlet Real America’s Voice News on Wednesday, said the execution of Hasan will take place at Fort Hood on Dec....
"We'll make sure that people are able to watch it," the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday.
The BBC spoke to Americans and international tourists in Washington DC about their views on the death penalty following the botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee.
An international visa program has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.
59-year-old Lloyd Mallett of Stone County is facing child sexual abuse charges after an investigation led to his arrest Thursday (Stone County Sheriff’s Office) STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A 59-year-old Stone County man has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a minor. According to the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, investigators identified Loyd Allen Mallett...
$6.6 billion Navy submarine project expected to create 3,100 jobs AL.com
Shipt names former executive as new CEO, will be based in San Francisco Bay Area AL.com
Upscale boutique opens first Alabama location at Birmingham’s Summit AL.com
$40 million north Alabama cold storage facility to create more than 50 jobs AL.com
Easy targets: Why data center companies are swooping in on rural Alabama AL.com
The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.
Keesler Federal Credit Union is launching their third debt eraser program of 2026. In this round, Keesler Federal will erase $1 million in credit card debt for at least 500 members as the holidays approach. Eligible credit card holders can register throughout October at KFCU.org/million. Winners will be randomly selected in mid-November with up to $2,000 of debt being erased...
By DEE-ANN DURBIN McDonald’s is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with franchisees who might be competing in the same market. The lawsuit, which was filed Friday in Illinois, said McDonald’s pricing tool uses artificial intelligence to collect data that competing franchises wouldn’t normally share, like store-level sales....
WWE Money in the Bank comes to New Orleans for first time WWLTV.com
Week 6 picks are in for Joe vs. the Hero and the Senator AL.com
Best in Bama recruit following in the footsteps of famous father; See the updated rankings AL.com
Guest picker revealed for College GameDay in Tuscaloosa for Alabama-Georgia AL.com
ESPN moving College GameDay set indoors due to Hurricane Isaias AL.com
The reason Saints fans should be optimistic about Vikings' matchup NOLA.com
Jayden Daniels Set to Return as First-Place Giants Test Commanders WWLTV.com
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie “DJ” Jones has received a heart transplant, coach Eli Drinkwitz said. Drinkwitz announced on X on Thursday morning that the surgery Wednesday went well and that Jones was recovering. “We are incredibly grateful for the medical team who cared for DJ and for the donor and donor family whose extraordinary gift...
For most of his high school career, this athlete has been rewriting the history books, but last week, this Poplarville senior showed his impact goes far beyond the numbers, helping lead the Hornets back from a 27-point deficit in an unforgettable overtime thriller against McComb. Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Poplarville running back Ty Keys. Categories: Local...
All high school football games on the Mississippi Gulf Coast will now be played Thursday, October 8th due to weather. Kickoff times remain at 7 p.m. As a result, WXXV’s Friday Night Showcase will take place Thursday night on WXXV NBC at 10 p.m. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: football, high school football, sports
As Election Day draws near, News 19 is working to ensure voters have as much information as possible.
Video above: From the WKRG.com Archives — Large turnout for Shrimp Festival GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — The National Shrimp Festival is returning to Gulf Shores for the 53rd year. The event will feature 50 food vendors, over 100 hours of live music, over 150 arts and crafts booths, as well as two competitions. There [...]
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is introducing new legislation aimed at protecting South Mississippi shrimpers from a surge in imports from Ecuador. If passed, the ‘Ecuador Shrimp Tariff Act’ would phase in higher tariffs on certain Ecuadorian shrimp products, reaching 40 percent in 2029. The bill would also add a ten cent per kilogram duty to help fund seafood inspections and strengthen...
Oyster season opens on Mississippi Gulf Coast WLOX
Oyster fishermen are set to head out into the Mississippi Sound and work the reefs. The 2026-27 oyster season begins Thursday. Mississippi’s oyster industry has experienced hard times in recent years. Everyone is hoping for a strong harvest. Rick Burris, chief scientific officers with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, joins us to talk about the oyster season. Categories: Featured,...
How to make Thai Nola's gumbo ramen for 'Souptember' WWLTV.com
Thai meets New Orleans in delicious 'Souptember' dish WWLTV.com
Mississippi’s 2026-27 oyster season opens Thursday, October 1. Harvesting will be allowed from legal sunrise until noon during the month except for Sundays. Open areas include reefs near St. Joe, Waveland, St. Stanislaus, Henderson Point, and Biloxi Bay. Some areas will be limited to tonging only. Daily commercial limits are 15 sacks for resident tonging vessels and 20 sacks for...
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — The Gulf Shores International Airport announced it will temporarily close to prepare for the incoming Hurricane Isaias. According to a GSIA news release, the airport will close all operations except emergency services at 12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. [...]
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Bay Minette officials have declared a state of emergency ahead of expected impacts from Hurricane Isaias. Mayor Joshua O. Brown and the Bay Minette City Council declared the emergency effective at 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9. City leaders [...]
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — As the Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Isaias, the U.S. Coast Guard is also making last-minute preparations ahead of the storm's arrival. Air crews worked Thursday at the Aviation Training Center in Mobile to make sure aircraft are properly maintained ahead of impact. “Although the hurricane is coming directly at [...]
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will close a shellfish harvest area temporarily ahead of Hurricane Isaias. According to a news release, Big Lagoon Shellfish Harvest Area will close at sunset on Thursday, Oct. 8, for [...]
Isaias turning NE as landfall late Friday night expected WWLTV.com
Cruisin’ the Coast shared on social media that the celebration will continue Friday at 9 a.m. However, out of an abundance of caution for guests and volunteers, they will close all venues at 3 p.m. Friday and reopen all venues Saturday at 9 a.m. There will be no live entertainment at any venues Friday. Live music will resume from noon...
Hurricane Isaias continues to strengthen in the Gulf. As of 4 p.m., maximum sustained winds are up to 100 miles per hour, and additional strengthening is anticipated through early Friday. Isaias is moving northeast at 12 miles per hour and is expected to turn north Friday, with landfall along the northern Gulf Coast, specifically near the AL-FL state line, late...
Will southwest Louisiana see any impact from Hurricane Isaias? NOLA.com
Montgomery officials and members of Alabama’s congressional delegation urged residents Thursday to be prepared for Hurricane Isaias, expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and the threat of tornadoes. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for the west end of Dauphin Island in Mobile County. Gov. Kay Ivey Thursday ordered all visitors south of the […]
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Tennessee man is dead following a crash in Baldwin County. According to an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency news release, just before 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 42-year-old Brian A. Rhodes of Pinson, Tenn., was riding his motorcycle [...]
Alabama mother arrested after 2-year-old nearly drowns faces more charges AL.com
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers have arrested a man as part of an investigation into an early morning shooting Thursday. According to officials, they were called to the 700 block of Rice Street around 3 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, [...]
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers have arrested a woman accused of stealing money from a local grocery store. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the Piggly Wiggly on St. Stephens Road just after 1 p.m. on [...]
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 7, 2026 FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Foley Police Department is kicking off a traffic safety campaign leading up to and through the holidays. In a Facebook post, Foley Police Chief Kevin Carnley and Mayor Ralph Hellmich spoke on what that means for those driving [...]
A Gautier woman is among five people recently sentenced for Medicaid and wire fraud in Mississippi. Attorney General Lynn Fitch says 34-year-old Taylor Christian Rushing was sentenced last month in Madison County Circuit Court. Four others from Laurel, Hattiesburg, and Hermanville were also sentenced. The cases involved fraudulent billing, wire fraud, or false documentation, totaling more than $120,000. Categories: Local...
Stone County man arrested on child sexual battery charges, sheriff’s office says WLOX
Man arrested after stealing ambulance, leading Jefferson Parish deputies on chase NOLA.com
Ponchatoula teacher, coach arrested, accused of sex crimes with minor WDSU
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — With the sound of violin, trumpet, and the guitarrón, Mariachi Moderno International has brought a familiar sound to family gatherings around the Gulf Coast. The musicians who bring that feeling to celebrations and funerals are band director and violinist Andrés Alean, vihuela player Fausto Zinco, guitarist Joel Hernández, guitarrón player Pedro [...]
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A "spooky fun" celebration benefiting animal rescue: members of 'Krewe de Rescue' are hosting their Howl-o-ween Extravaganza! The event is being held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Merry Widow on Conception St. There will be adoptable dogs on site, along with raffles, live music and a food truck [...]
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV) — Cruisers made their way out to Diamondhead on Wednesday for the 14th annual Blessing of the Classics parade. Live music, good food, classic cars, and of course, many blessings. It is a fun day for Cruisin’ The Coast in Diamondhead. In a true Diamondhead tradition, pastors and preachers came together to pray over the classic cars—and...
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Get ready to rev those engines, Mopar Day in Da Bay is back. The Alice Mosely Folk Art Museum is hosting the seventh annual event Thursday at the Historic L&N Train Depot Grounds in Bay St. Louis. The fun takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Joining us this morning with details is Eric...
Some exciting news out of Cruise Central, the registration record was broken Wednesday morning. Stephen and Miranda McKinley of Ashville, Alabama were the Cruisers whose registration broke the record. They registered two cars, a 1938 Chevy Rat Rod and a 1952 Willy’s Jeep as the 10,334 and 10,335 cars. Categories: Local News
Fried Chicken Festival founder to visit local vendors after postponement WWLTV.com
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Due to the expected weather this weekend, the Zonta Festival in Pascagoula is being canceled. Originally scheduled for Saturday, October 3, organizers say the safety of vendors, volunteers, and visitors comes first. There is no make up date. For more information, visit Zonta Pascagoula’s Facebook page. Categories: Local News Tags: zonta festival
Longtime cruiser rolls in early along Highway 90 for Cruisin’ the Coast WLOX
Friday Night Fever scores and highlights from Oct. 1 (part 1) WLOX
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) - The Let's Think Pink 8th Annual Breast Cancer Walk is making its way to Renaissance Park in Prichard, dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer. The event is being held Oct. 17, with festivities kicking off at 8 a.m., giving the community a chance to show up and walk to support [...]
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The American Cancer Society's annual Making Strides Walk is coming up at the end of the month. The walk is slated for 8 a.m. on Oct. 31 at Spanish Plaza Park in Mobile. WKRG's Rose Ann Haven will emcee the event. EVENT LOCATION: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a 3- [...]
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Halloween means costumes, trick-or-treating and plenty of candy, but it’s also an important time for parents to be aware of choking hazards. Courtney Thomson, Pediatric Outreach Education Coordinator with USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital, joined WKRG for this week’s Medical Moment to discuss updated guidelines for helping a child who [...]
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Melton Health and Faith 11th Annual Healthy Lifestyle 5K Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is coming to Mobile on Oct. 17. It will be at Mardi Gras Park, with festivities kicking off at 8 a.m. The event promotes awareness of a healthy lifestyle through biblical principles, education, diet, and [...]
Mental health aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln WWLTV.com
The 'glass skin' Korean beauty trend has risks, experts warn WDSU
FDA: Pre-workout recalled over ingredient linked to heart and blood pressure problems WDSU
Planned Parenthood to reopen in New Orleans this month WWLTV.com
For years, the psychoactive compound kratom has been sold across much of the United States as an herbal supplement, available in powders, capsules and extracts with few of the restrictions applied to controlled substances. But the market is changing. Products containing a potentially dangerous kratom derivative known as concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, and other chemically […]
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 6, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Santa Rosa Island Authority continues its Bands on the Beach with a free concert tonight. According to a news release, The Astronauts will bring a mix of "'80s, '90s and beyond" to the Gulfside Pavilion stage, 20 Casino [...]
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Cruisers at the Car Corral near Treasure Bay soaked up the sunny conditions and checked out the classic rides for purchase over there. Located along Highway 90 between Treasure Bay Casino and Aztecas Mexican Restaurant, the car corral serves as a parking lot where cruisers can show off and sell their classic cars. However, with Isaias threatening...
Cruisin’ the Coast sets new registration record with 10,335th car WLOX
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — An annual Cruisin’ The Coast crowd favorite took over Biloxi Tuesday night, as hundreds gathered at the IP Casino Resort for the flame throwing competition. “Oh man. Just the excitement. Feeling everything from the crowd, but the energy these guys put into the evening, I mean the flames… who couldn’t like this? It’s amazing,” said Mike...
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is reminding residents about upcoming road closures coming up during Cruisin’ the Coast. The downtown footprint will be closed from 5 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday. Then from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m., the same area will be closed on Friday. Saturday’s closure has the same times as Thursday. Barricades...
Terrebonne Parish works to clear sunken boats threatening environment WWLTV.com
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Day three of Cruisin’ the Coast turned Jones Park into a hub of classic cars, live entertainment, and a special tribute to our veterans. Jones Park transformed into Cruise Central as thousands of classic cars rolled through the area to take a moment to honor the veterans who served our country. Cruiser and Marine Corps Veteran Wade...
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — Vintage cars, hot rods and plenty of throws in Long Beach, as thousands gathered for the city’s Cruisin’ the Coast parade on Monday afternoon. “I’ll tell you, this is right up there with Mardi Gras,” said Karl Hager, a Long Beach resident and Cruisin’ participant. As the week kicks off with events across the coast,...
Terror on the Coast is already underway, bringing frights, fun, and Halloween excitement to the Coast. We’re joined now to talk about the attractions, the experience, and what makes this year’s event one to remember. Categories: Local News Tags: Terror on the Coast
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — The Gulf Shores International Airport announced it will temporarily close to prepare for the incoming Hurricane Isaias. According to a GSIA news release, the airport will close all operations except emergency services at 12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. [...]
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 8, 2026 BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Bay Minette officials have declared a state of emergency ahead of expected impacts from Hurricane Isaias. Mayor Joshua O. Brown and the Bay Minette City Council declared the emergency effective at 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9. City leaders [...]
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — As the Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Isaias, the U.S. Coast Guard is also making last-minute preparations ahead of the storm's arrival. Air crews worked Thursday at the Aviation Training Center in Mobile to make sure aircraft are properly maintained ahead of impact. “Although the hurricane is coming directly at [...]
Cruisin’ the Coast shared on social media that the celebration will continue Friday at 9 a.m. However, out of an abundance of caution for guests and volunteers, they will close all venues at 3 p.m. Friday and reopen all venues Saturday at 9 a.m. There will be no live entertainment at any venues Friday. Live music will resume from noon...
The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club is hosting its inaugural Mississippi Gulf Coast Queens’ Tea, honoring women who have served or are currently serving as Mardi Gras queens in our community. Joining us with details is Kimberly Kennedy. The tea takes place Sunday, October 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Biloxi Civic Center. For more information, click here....
'You deserve to be safe': Bipartisan campus safety bill promises help for survivors WDSU
Hurricane Isaias continues to strengthen in the Gulf. As of 4 p.m., maximum sustained winds are up to 100 miles per hour, and additional strengthening is anticipated through early Friday. Isaias is moving northeast at 12 miles per hour and is expected to turn north Friday, with landfall along the northern Gulf Coast, specifically near the AL-FL state line, late...
Will southwest Louisiana see any impact from Hurricane Isaias? NOLA.com
Montgomery officials and members of Alabama’s congressional delegation urged residents Thursday to be prepared for Hurricane Isaias, expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and the threat of tornadoes. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for the west end of Dauphin Island in Mobile County. Gov. Kay Ivey Thursday ordered all visitors south of the […]
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 6, 2026 BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — The annual National Walk and Roll to School Day lets students walk or ride bicycles to school, escorted by police and community members, and tomorrow is the day! According to a Bay Minette Police Department Facebook post, the [...]
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — On Saturday, Oct. 10, the official Miss Alabama preliminary competition is being held, with 10 young women competing for the title of Miss University of South Alabama 2027. The competition, themed 'Rock and Roar: The Queens of Rock,' is being held at the Mitchell Center with doors opening at 6 p.m. [...]
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 5, 2026 BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Bay Minette campus of Coastal Alabama Community College is set to hold an active shooter drill, according to school officials. The drill is planned for Friday, Oct. 16, and will involve the sound of gunfire on campus, [...]
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) - On Saturday, Oct. 10, the official Miss Alabama preliminary competition is being held, with 10 young women competing for the title of Miss University of South Alabama 2027. The competition is themes 'Rock and Roar: The Queens of Rock' being held at the Mitchell Center with doors opening at 6 p.m. [...]
Video above: President Trump Speaks to the Alabama GOP Rally in Mobile AL - Special Coverage on WKRG News 5 @ 6:30pmCDT MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The University of South Alabama is responding to the FBI arrests of three students for allegedly making threats towards President Donald Trump. The university released a statement about the [...]
Video above: Watch full, live coverage of President Donald Trump's visit to Mobile — before, during and after the big event. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak tonight at a rally at the University of South Alabama’s Mitchell Center. Gates opened at noon. Trump is scheduled to speak at 6 [...]
'You deserve to be safe': Bipartisan campus safety bill promises help for survivors WDSU
A state law that weakens faculty senates at public universities formally took effect last week, but Alabama’s public higher institutions have reacted in starkly different ways to it. HB 580, sponsored by Rep. Troy Stubbs, R-Wetumpka, and signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey in April, limits the power of faculty senates and also requires […]
Harry Connick Jr. returning to New Orleans for special Tulane event WWLTV.com
