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Gulf Shores International Airport to close ahead of Hurricane Isaias

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. [...]

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Bay Minette prepares for Hurricane Isaias with emergency declaration

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 [...]

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U.S. Coast Guard mobilizes ahead of Hurricane Isaias landfall near Mobile

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 [...]

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Baldwin County crash kills Tennessee motorcyclist; ALEA investigating

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 [...]

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Mobile County to open severe weather shelters ahead of Hurricane Isaias

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 [...]

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Atmore to open severe weather shelter ahead of Hurricane Isaias

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 [...]

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George County declares local emergency, prepares to open shelter ahead of Hurricane Isaias

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 [...]

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Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls coming to Mobile's Regions Arena

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 [...]

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New equipment and renovations coming to Foley fire department

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 [...]

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Lane closure scheduled for parts of Robinson Road in Gulfport

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...

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City of Ocean Springs announces road closures for Cruisin’ the Coast

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...

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Alabama Reflector Oct 8

Aging workforce, immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers

A perfect storm of harsh immigration enforcement, aging journeymen and a building boom for data centers is wreaking havoc on the nation’s supply of skilled trade workers. Automakers and construction contractors say they need more access to workers through accelerated training, steady immigration and a cultural shift to encourage young people to do the hard, […]

wxxv25 Oct 8

Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed

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....

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BBC Oct 8

What Americans think about the death penalty

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.

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Business (57)

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Keesler Federal Credit Union launching third debt erase program of 2026

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...

wxxv25 Oct 6

McDonald’s sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees

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....

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Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz says freshman Johnnie ‘DJ’ Jones receives a heart transplant

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...

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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Poplarville’s Ty Keys

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...

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53rd annual National Shrimp Festival returning to Gulf Shores

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 [...]

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Senator Hyde-Smith introduces bill on shrimp imports

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...

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Mississippi oyster season opens Thursday

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,...

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Mississippi 2026-27 oyster season opens October 1

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...

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Gulf Shores International Airport to close ahead of Hurricane Isaias

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. [...]

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Bay Minette prepares for Hurricane Isaias with emergency declaration

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 [...]

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City of Ocean Springs preparing for Hurricane Isaias

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs officials are keeping a close eye on the storm, with their annual Cruisin’ the Coast Sock Hop scheduled for Friday night. The City of Ocean Springs has declared a state of emergency to properly respond if conditions worsen. Downtown Ocean Springs was still open to Cruisers Thursday as normal, as some residents of low-lying...

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Cruisin’ the Coast announces schedule adjustments due to weather

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...

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Hurricane Isaias now a category 2 storm

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...

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Baldwin County crash kills Tennessee motorcyclist; ALEA investigating

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 [...]

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Mobile man arrested in connection with shooting into home, police say

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, [...]

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wkrg Oct 8

Mobile police arrest woman accused of stealing from local grocery store

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 [...]

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Foley Police Department kicking off traffic safety campaign

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 [...]

wxxv25 Oct 8

Gautier woman sentenced for Medicaid and wire fraud

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...

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Tourism & Travel (19)

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Mariachi Moderno International brings a sense of home To Gulf Coast

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 [...]

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wkrg Oct 6

Halloween extravaganza in Mobile raises funds for local dogs

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 [...]

wxxv25 Oct 7

Diamondhead hosts 14th annual Blessing of the Classics

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...

wxxv25 Oct 7

Mopar Day in Da Bay returns to Bay St. Louis

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...

wxxv25 Oct 7

Cruisin’ the Coast 2026 breaks registration record

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

wxxv25 Oct 2

Zonta Festival in Pascagoula canceled

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

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Health (41)

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An annual walk in Prichard focuses on raising awareness about breast cancer

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 [...]

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wkrg Oct 6

American Cancer Society schedules Making Strides Walk in Mobile

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- [...]

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wkrg Oct 6

Medical Moment: Updated guidelines for helping a child who is choking

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 [...]

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wkrg Oct 5

Popular Mobile 5K walk and run promotes healthy lifestyles

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 [...]

Alabama Reflector Oct 5

Kratom, 7-OH laws diverge amid the spread of potent synthetic products

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 […]

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Bands on the Beach concert featuring The Astronauts set for Pensacola Beach tonight

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 [...]

wxxv25 Oct 8

Classic cars shine at Cruisin’ the Coast Car Corral at Treasure Bay

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...

wxxv25 Oct 6

Cruisin’ The Coast Flame Throwing Competition draws large crowds

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...

wxxv25 Oct 6

City of Ocean Springs reminds residents of Cruisin’ the Coast road closures

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...

wxxv25 Oct 6

Cruisin’ the Coast honors veterans at annual Salute to Our Veterans Event

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...

wxxv25 Oct 5

Hundreds of vintage cars cruise through Long Beach for Cruisin’ the Coast parade

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,...

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Gulf Shores International Airport to close ahead of Hurricane Isaias

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. [...]

wxxv25 Oct 8

Jackson County Residents Urged to Be Ready

Following Jackson County’s recent state of emergency declaration due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Isaias, officials have opened sandbag locations and announced that two shelters will open Friday morning at 8 a.m. Jackson County Director of Emergency Services Earl Etheridge is urging residents to stay indoors with necessary supplies, and be prepared for possible power outages and hazardous conditions....

wxxv25 Oct 8

City of Ocean Springs preparing for Hurricane Isaias

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs officials are keeping a close eye on the storm, with their annual Cruisin’ the Coast Sock Hop scheduled for Friday night. The City of Ocean Springs has declared a state of emergency to properly respond if conditions worsen. Downtown Ocean Springs was still open to Cruisers Thursday as normal, as some residents of low-lying...

wxxv25 Oct 8

Cruisin’ the Coast announces schedule adjustments due to weather

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...

wxxv25 Oct 8

Second Liners Mardi Gras Club hosting inaugural Queens’ Tea

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....

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wkrg Oct 5

Miss University of South Alabama 2027 competition set for Oct. 10 at Mitchell Center

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. [...]

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wkrg Oct 5

Coastal Community College Bay Minette to hold active shooter drill

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, [...]

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wkrg Oct 5

2027 Miss University of South Alabama to be crowned at Mitchell Center

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. [...]

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wkrg Oct 2

President Donald Trump headlines rally at University of South Alabama (LIVE Coverage)

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 [...]

WDSU Oct 8

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