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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 28m
Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza and release at least some hostages and prisoners, accepting a deal put forward by the Trump administration that would represent the biggest breakthrough in months in the two-year-old war.
Israel, Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says | WKRG.com
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
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The Trump administration is pushing for a reduction in the number of refugees admitted into the U.S. for the 2026 fiscal year, with most of the slots going to white South Africans.
Trump pushing for drastic reduction in refugees allowed into US | WKRG.com
“Our concern is that this could turn what has long been a globally responsive humanitarian system into one that overwhelmingly favors a single group.”
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 2h
Tours at the Capitol have come to a standstill. The House is keeping its doors closed, while the Senate repeated its loop Wednesday of failed votes to reopen the government. 
Federal government shutdown grinds into a week two as tempers flare at the Capitol | WKRG.com
As the government shutdown entered a second week, there’s no discernible endgame in sight.
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 3h
Two Chihuahua state police officers plunged to their deaths when they came under attack Tuesday morning in the town of Moris.
3 state police officers die in clash with 'armed civilians' | WKRG.com
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — Two Chihuahua state police officers plunged to their deaths when they came under attack Tuesday morning in the town of Moris. Investigators say the officers w…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 4h
A Nebraska woman says a jump meant to thrill visitors at a haunted house in Kansas City, Missouri, left her with two broken ankles. Now she’s suing the attraction, claiming it was dangerously unsafe.
Woman sues haunted house after breaking both ankles | WKRG.com
A Nebraska woman says a jump meant to thrill visitors at a haunted house in Kansas City, Missouri, left her with two broken ankles.
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 5h
The Trump administration can’t force organizations that receive federal teen pregnancy prevention grants to comply with an executive order against “indoctrinating” children about “radical gender ideology,” a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Federal judge blocks Trump changes to teen pregnancy prevention program | WKRG.com
The Trump administration can’t force organizations that receive federal teen pregnancy prevention grants to comply with an executive order against “indoctrinating” children about “radical gender id…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 6h
A woman in her 60s suffered an apparent heart attack and died after riding the Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland on Monday evening.
Disneyland guest dies after riding Haunted Mansion | WKRG.com
A woman in her 60s suffered an apparent heart attack and died after riding the Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland on Monday evening.
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 7h
The federal government shutdown, which began Oct. 1, has started to impact air travel, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admitted, as air traffic controllers – who are working without pay – call out sick
Some airports could lose service as Sunday deadline looms | WKRG.com
Several major airports were experiencing delays on Wednesday, and smaller airports were at risk of losing service altogether by the end of the week.
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 8h
Jackson police are investigating after a man's body was found in a ditch.
Man found dead in Jackson ditch with gunshot wound | WKRG.com
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a man’s body was found in a ditch. The incident occurred in the 100 block of Abram Ford Drive around 6:00 a.m. on October …
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 9h
UPDATE: Mobile police are investigating after a homicide at a gas station led them to a nearby home.
Mobile police investigating death at gas station | WKRG.com
UPDATE (9:33 p.m.): A homicide investigation led the Mobile police to a nearby home. According to police, the body of the deceased man was found at a home on Dawes Lane East. A blood trail can be s…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 9h
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man found lying on Moffett Road 12 days ago. Here's what we know.
Man arrested in connection to Moffett Road incident | WKRG.com
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A man was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of his friend, who was found badly injured and lying in the middle of Moffett Road nearly …
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 9h
An Okaloosa County deputy gives her thoughts on the four-legged hero that saved his grandmother's life.
'Eeyore is the main hero': Okaloosa deputy sits down for interview after story goes viral | WKRG.com
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Devon Miller sat down for an interview on Wednesday about how a dog saved an elderly woman. Deputy Miller responded to a…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 9h
President Trump announced Wednesday a ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, paving the way for the release of 20 living hostages and relief for nearly 2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Trump announces Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostages to be freed | WKRG.com
President Trump announced Wednesday a ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, paving the way for the release of 20 living hostages and relief for nearly 2 million Palestinians in the G…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 9h
This Mobile school has been named as a Top 20 public high school in America.
Mobile high school ranked first in Alabama, top 20 in country | WKRG.com
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A high school in Mobile has received top honors in the state and country. Niche, a popular college and school search platform, has ranked the Alabama School of Mathematics and…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 10h
A well-known rock cover band is bringing a classic album to the Saenger Theatre. All the details here.
Rock cover band coming to Mobile's Saenger Theatre | WKRG.com
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A well-known rock cover band is bringing a classic album to the Saenger Theatre. The Black Jacket Symphony is set to perform the entirety of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 10h
Florida state Rep. Kevin Steele (R) filed a bill Tuesday that threatens state funding to public universities and colleges if they do not rename specific roads after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Florida Republican unveils bill threatening state funding if colleges don't rename roads after Charlie Kirk | WKRG.com
Florida state Rep. Kevin Steele (R) filed a bill Tuesday that threatens state funding to public universities and colleges if they do not rename specific roads after slain conservative activist Char…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 10h
Dead fish littered a Dog River shoreline earlier today.
Dead fish wash ashore on Dog River | WKRG.com
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A strange sight greeted some residents on Dog River today. Dead fish littered the shore of a private section of beach on Dog River while more floated nearby in the wate…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 10h
A $9M grant goes to the University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity.
UWF Center for Cybersecurity secures over $9M grant | WKRG.com
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has received a record-breaking grant for program development. According to a UWF release, the $9.6 million grant com…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 10h
Police in Mobile are investigating a death that occurred at a gas station.
Mobile police investigating death at gas station | WKRG.com
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile police are investigating a death at the Circle K gas station on Schillinger Road. Officers tell News 5 that a fight broke out at the gas station, located at 4880 Schill…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 11h
In an event hosted by the Alabama Department of Corrections, K-9 teams from Alabama, Florida and Georgia are competing to sniff out hidden substances like marijuana and heroin.
K-9 units from three states go head-to-head for competition in Alabama | WKRG.com
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — They say that a dog is a man’s best friend. For law enforcement, those friends can lend a paw in moments when every second counts. In an event hosted by the Al…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 11h
Trash hasn't been picked up in a Prichard residential area for over two months, and people who live there said they've had enough.
Prichard residents frustrated as trash piles up | WKRG.com
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — Trash hasn’t been picked up in a Prichard residential area for over two months, and people who live there said they’ve had enough. On Root Street in Prichard, yo…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 12h
A celebration was held at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola on Wednesday morning after the hospital recently became the first Level 1 Trauma Center in Northwest Florida.
Pensacola hospital to become first Level 1 Trauma Center in Northwest Florida | WKRG.com
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A celebration was held at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola on Wednesday morning after the hospital recently became the first Level 1 Trauma Center in Northwest Florida. Tra…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 12h
Testimony reveals more questions than answers in a trial for a woman's death in Bayou La Batre.
Testimony reveals questions in woman's death in Bayou La Batre | WKRG.com
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Amy Bosarge was found dead lying in the road on Sept. 6 in Bayou La Batre. Her boyfriend was later arrested for manslaughter. On Wednesday, Arthur Kirkland appeared in court, …
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 12h
WATCH: Check out today's episode of 'Southeast Sports +' here!
Southeast Sports+ | NCAA Division I Committee rule changes, South Carolina v. LSU preview, and Petrino's return to the Hogs | Southeast Sports+ | WKRG.com
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — “Southeast Sports+” with Simone Eli and Gerhard Mathangani is back for more talk on all things sports! Here’s what’s in today’s episode: NCAA Division I Committee adopts new 1…
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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 12h
Two banners reportedly left behind by members of the Sinaloa cartel in Los Cabos openly threatened the lives of Americans living or visiting Mexican destinations controlled by the cartel.
2 'narco-banners' purportedly threaten Americans visiting or living in Mexico | WKRG.com
On Sunday, two banners reportedly left behind by members of the Sinaloa Cartel in Los Cabos openly threaten the lives of Americans living or visiting Mexican destinations controlled by the cartel.
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