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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 1h

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 · 2h

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 · 3h

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 · 4h

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 · 5h

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 · 6h

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 · 7h

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 · 8h

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 · 9h

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 · 10h

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 · 11h

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 · 13h

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 · 13h

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 · 14h

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 · 15h

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 · 16h

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 · 16h

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 · 16h

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 · 17h

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 · 18h

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 · 19h

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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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 20h

Pensacola, let's spin the wheel!

Pensacola to be featured on national game show | WKRG.com

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Visit Pensacola and VISIT FLORIDA are set to be featured on the national game show ‘Wheel of Fortune.’ The episodes will air during the ‘Live More Florida…

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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 20h

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, a beloved and iconic member of the Loyola University Chicago community, died Thursday at the age of 106. (Around the Nation) #RIP

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, beloved chaplain at Loyola University Chicago, dies at 106 | WKRG.com

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, a beloved member of the Loyola University Chicago community who was well-known as the chaplain to the Loyola University men’s basketball team, died Thursday at th…

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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 20h

A woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting a man in George County.

George County deputies arrest woman accused of shooting man | WKRG.com

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — George County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a woman after she allegedly shot a man early Thursday morning. 58-year-old Victoria Valentine has been arre…

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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 20h

A woman accused of kidnapping her daughter and taking her to Mexico is now booked at the Escambia County Jail.

Mother accused of taking daughter from Orange Beach to Mexico booked in Escambia County Jail | WKRG.com

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — The woman accused of taking her daughter from Orange Beach to Mexico has been booked into the Escambia County, Ala. Jail. 23-year-old Haley Harris was arrested after she…

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