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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 20m
President Trump told the Defense Secretary to use 'all available funds' to pay military servicemembers during the government shutdown.
President Donald Trump directs Pete Hegseth to pay troops during shutdown | WKRG.com
President Trump on Saturday directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to use all of the department’s “available funds” to go toward paying military servicemembers during the governm…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 50m
A musician who has spent years behind bars for child pornography and sex crimes has been killed, the BBC and Sky News are reporting.
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, imprisoned for child sex crimes, killed in prison, reports | WKRG.com
(WGHP) — A musician who has spent years behind bars for child pornography and sex crimes has been killed, the BBC and Sky News are reporting. Ian Watkins, the former lead singer of the Welsh rock b…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 1h
New Jersey is under a state of emergency as residents brace for the nor’easter that could bring flooding and power outages.
What is a nor’easter, the storm set to drench the East Coast this weekend? | WKRG.com
SEA BRIGHT, N.J. (PIX11) – A storm without a name is expected to bring flooding to the East Coast from South Carolina to New Jersey and high winds to New York City over the holiday weekend. New Jer…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 1h
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, whose career spanned more than five decades and included iconic roles in “The Godfather,” “Annie Hall” and “Father of the Bride,” has died in California at age 79, according to reports.
Legendary actress Diane Keaton dies at age 79 | WKRG.com
Keaton had a decades-spanning and award-winning career.
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 7h
Deputies are investigating a shooting Saturday morning in Prichard that left a man dead.

https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/man-killed-in-early-saturday-morning-shooting-in-prichard/ 
Man killed in early Saturday morning shooting in Prichard | WKRG.com
PRICHARD, Ala (WKRG) – The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting in Prichard Saturday morning, according to an MCSO spokesperson. Deputies say a man was shot and killed …
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 8h
WATCH: Missed 5th Quarter Extra last night? We've got you covered.
5th Quarter Extra (LIVE) | WKRG.com
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Week 8 of the high school football season is in the books! Simone Eli and Gerhard Mathangani are here to give expert analysis of all the big-time games from the eighth week of…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 8h
One year after Hurricane Milton, which caused homes to be flooded for weeks, residents along Lake Bonny are back home but still concerned about the threat of another disaster.
Flood concerns linger for Lake Bonny residents 1 year after Milton | WKRG.com
One year after Hurricane Milton, which caused homes to be flooded for weeks, residents along Lake Bonny are back home but still concerned about the threat of another disaster.
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 9h
As investigators continue to comb through the wreckage of an explosion in Tennessee that left 19 people unaccounted for Friday, Nexstar's WKRN has learned more about the company that operated the facility.
TN Plant Explosion: 'Serious' TOSHA violations reported in 2019, documents show | WKRG.com
As investigators continue to comb through the wreckage of an explosion in Tennessee that left 19 people unaccounted for Friday, Nexstar’s WKRN has learned more about the company that operated…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 10h
Thursday, October 9, marks one year since Hurricane Milton devastated the Tampa Bay area, on the heels of Hurricane Helene.
Indian Rocks Beach family still trying to rebuild after hurricanes destroyed 3 properties | WKRG.com
Thursday, October 9, marks one year since Hurricane Milton devastated the Tampa Bay area, on the heels of Hurricane Helene.
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 11h
An employee of WGN-TV was detained by two Border Patrol officers and later released after federal agents swarmed a busy intersection in Chicago Friday Morning.
WGN employee detained amid ICE activity in Chicago, later released | WKRG.com
An employee of WGN-TV was detained by two Border Patrol officers and later released after federal agents swarmed a busy intersection in Chicago Friday Morning.
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 12h
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a global recession.
Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner | WKRG.com
Trump said that “starting November 1st, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China), the United States of America will impose a Tariff of 100% on China, over and ab…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 13h
The Department of Homeland Security announced Friday it has awarded $4.5 billion worth of contracts to build 230 new miles of border barrier along the Southwest border, including 80 miles of “waterborne barrier” to be installed in the Rio Grande in South Texas.
DHS issues $4.5B in border wall, water barrier contracts | WKRG.com
The Department of Homeland Security announced Friday it has awarded $4.5 billion worth of contracts to build 230 new miles of border barrier along the Southwest border, including 80 miles of “…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 14h
AstraZeneca on Friday became the second major pharmaceutical manufacturer to announce it had agreed to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Medicaid under a deal struck with the Trump administration that avoided its threats of steep tariffs.
Live: Trump to make announcement on lowering prescription drugs | WKRG.com
AstraZeneca on Friday became the second major pharmaceutical manufacturer to announce it had agreed to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Medicaid under a deal struck with the Trump administr…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 15h
The White House on Friday announced it was moving forward with layoffs of federal employees, making good on its threats amid the government shutdown.
Here are the agencies affected by shutdown layoffs | WKRG.com
The White House on Friday announced it was moving forward with layoffs of federal employees, making good on its threats amid the government shutdown. Multiple agencies have confirmed thei…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 16h
A "complex" Pennsylvania fortune-telling scheme resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars being stolen and two people being charged, investigators said.
$600k+ stolen in complex Pennsylvania 'fortune-telling' scheme, duo charged | WKRG.com
“Black magic.”
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 18h
The White House said Friday it had started laying off federal workers, following through on a threat to do so amid an ongoing government shutdown.
White House to begin 'substantial' shutdown layoffs of federal workers | WKRG.com
The White House said Friday it had started laying off federal workers, following through on a threat to do so amid an ongoing government shutdown.
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 18h
The Williamson Lions faced the UMS-Wright Bulldogs in WKRG's Game of the Week!

Get all the highlights on 5th Quarter, sponsored by Panini Senior Bowl.
Williamson prevails over UMS-Wright, plus other Week 8 highlights | WKRG.com
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — In WKRG News 5’s Game of the Week, the Williamson Lions faced the UMS-Wright Bulldogs. Thus far in the season, the #2 Lions have scored over 300 points with an airtight …
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 19h
You could start paying more for alcohol in the state of Alabama. Here's what to know.
You could start paying more for liquor in Alabama | WKRG.com
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — You could start paying more for alcohol in the state of Alabama. The ABC Board has approved a fee increase for liquor producers. It’s called a bailment fee, wh…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 20h
No Doubt will appear at Sphere next year for six shows as part of a Las Vegas residency, the band confirmed Friday in an Instagram post.
No Doubt officially set for 2026 shows at Vegas Sphere | WKRG.com
Gwen Stefani will become the first woman to headline at Sphere since it opened in 2023.
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 21h
One year after Hurricane Milton barreled toward Florida's Gulf Coast, Michelle Wooster said she remembers the imperative urgency.
Sarasota family continues to weather the storm 1 year after Hurricane Milton | WKRG.com
One year after Hurricane Milton barreled toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, Michelle Wooster says she remembers the imperative urgency.
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 22h
A businessman from Gulf Shores has announced his campaign for a seat in the Alabama House of Representatives.
Gulf Shores businessman announces run for Alabama House District 95 | WKRG.com
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — A Gulf Shores businessman has announced he is running for the Alabama House of Representatives District 95 seat. Joe Freeman is a republican businessman who is “a s…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 22h
This week, our Panini Senior Bowl Spotlight shines on Tee Martin, a Williamson High School alum!
Panini Senior Bowl Spotlight: Tee Martin | WKRG.com
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is teaming up with the Panini Senior Bowl this season to bring you the best high school football coverage along the Gulf Coast! It’s well known that the Mobile-Bal…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 23h
WATCH: The Continental Commissary Kitchen is making an impact, one small business at a time.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Continental Commissary Kitchen helping Mobile businesses get off the ground | WKRG.com
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG)—Flavor, tradition, and love are all ingredients for a successful restaurant, and the Continental Commissary Kitchen in Mobile is giving businesses the space to work their magic.…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 23h
Fairhope, get ready to “Eat Mor Chikin” because a new Chick-fil-A is coming to town.
Where and when Chick-fil-A is coming to Fairhope
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Fairhope, get ready to “Eat Mor Chikin” because a new Chick-fil-A is coming to town. The city’s first Chick-fil-A will be built in the Plantation Pointe shopping cente…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 1d
A safe room is coming to Foley for first responders.
Foley first responders to receive safe room by 2027 | WKRG.com
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Foley City Council is looking for bids to build a safe room for first responders in the area in case of disasters. The safe room, which will be around 10,000 square feet, h…
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