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One California family is asking for the public’s help and hoping to find justice for a 3-month-old and a 3-year-old who they say are fighting for their lives.https://www.wkrg.com/news/baby-toddler-in-critical-condition-after-stroller-dragged-in-california-hit-and-run/
December 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
One California family is asking for the public’s help and hoping to find justice for a 3-month-old and a 3-year-old who they say are fighting for their lives.https://www.wkrg.com/news/baby-toddler-in-critical-condition-after-stroller-dragged-in-california-hit-and-run/
U.S. employers have announced more than 1.1 million job cuts so far this year, the most since 2020, according to new data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. https://www.wkrg.com/national/layoff-announcements-top-1-1-million-most-since-2020-pandemic/
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
U.S. employers have announced more than 1.1 million job cuts so far this year, the most since 2020, according to new data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. https://www.wkrg.com/national/layoff-announcements-top-1-1-million-most-since-2020-pandemic/
The family of a newborn baby who was shot in her mother’s womb is speaking out days after the man accused in the shooting appeared in court in Florida. https://www.wkrg.com/national/she-was-a-miracle-baby-family-of-florida-newborn-shot-in-the-womb-speaks/
December 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The family of a newborn baby who was shot in her mother’s womb is speaking out days after the man accused in the shooting appeared in court in Florida. https://www.wkrg.com/national/she-was-a-miracle-baby-family-of-florida-newborn-shot-in-the-womb-speaks/
A Pensacola man has been sentenced to prison time in connection with an interstate drug trafficking operation. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/pensacola-man-sentenced-drug-trafficking/
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A Pensacola man has been sentenced to prison time in connection with an interstate drug trafficking operation. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/pensacola-man-sentenced-drug-trafficking/
More than a year after Thomasville Regional Medical Center closed its doors in September 2024, the search continues for a buyer to help reopen the facility. https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/clarke-county/thomasville-hospital-remains-closed-search-for-buyer-continues/
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
More than a year after Thomasville Regional Medical Center closed its doors in September 2024, the search continues for a buyer to help reopen the facility. https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/clarke-county/thomasville-hospital-remains-closed-search-for-buyer-continues/
The Alabama Port Authority has begun work on a $100 million plan to modernize the Port of Mobile's general cargo terminal. https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/alabama-port-modernization-plan/
December 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Alabama Port Authority has begun work on a $100 million plan to modernize the Port of Mobile's general cargo terminal. https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/alabama-port-modernization-plan/
This "was" a big weekend for Christmas celebrations to kick off throughout Baldwin County, but the weather had other ideas. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/holiday-happenings-in-baldwin-county-canceled-postponed-rescheduled/
December 6, 2025 at 12:28 AM
This "was" a big weekend for Christmas celebrations to kick off throughout Baldwin County, but the weather had other ideas. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/holiday-happenings-in-baldwin-county-canceled-postponed-rescheduled/
Officials said these overflows began Thursday morning and continued into the evening. https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/prichard-sees-several-sanitary-sewer-overflows-thursday/
December 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Officials said these overflows began Thursday morning and continued into the evening. https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/prichard-sees-several-sanitary-sewer-overflows-thursday/
Foley is working to improve access to its current library, which will soon house the senior center. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/foley-library-senior-center/
December 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Foley is working to improve access to its current library, which will soon house the senior center. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/foley-library-senior-center/
BREAKING: A crash in Washington County claimed the life of a McIntosh man, News 5 has learned. https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/washington-county/fatal-crash-washington-county/ #RIP
December 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
BREAKING: A crash in Washington County claimed the life of a McIntosh man, News 5 has learned. https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/washington-county/fatal-crash-washington-county/ #RIP
Mardi Gras season is still a month away, but according to a report from Amtrak, the Mardi Gras Service trains that run between Mobile and New Orleans are gaining momentum. https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/amtrak-mardigras-trains-success/
December 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Mardi Gras season is still a month away, but according to a report from Amtrak, the Mardi Gras Service trains that run between Mobile and New Orleans are gaining momentum. https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/amtrak-mardigras-trains-success/
Another Gulf Coast Christmas parade has been rescheduled. Here's what to know: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/tillmans-corner-christmas-parade-rescheduled/
December 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Another Gulf Coast Christmas parade has been rescheduled. Here's what to know: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/tillmans-corner-christmas-parade-rescheduled/
BREAKING: The Florida State Attorney's Office will seek the death penalty against a man accused of sexually assaulting one child and killing two. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/john-walston-jr-case/
December 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
BREAKING: The Florida State Attorney's Office will seek the death penalty against a man accused of sexually assaulting one child and killing two. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/john-walston-jr-case/
A Mexico Beach man has won $1 million from a $50 scratch-off game on Wednesday.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/mexico-beach-man-wins-1m-from-50-scratch-off-game/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/mexico-beach-man-wins-1m-from-50-scratch-off-game/
December 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A Mexico Beach man has won $1 million from a $50 scratch-off game on Wednesday.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/mexico-beach-man-wins-1m-from-50-scratch-off-game/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/mexico-beach-man-wins-1m-from-50-scratch-off-game/
The Supreme Court will review President Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions, adding another major confrontation to the justices' docket in the form of a 14th Amendment showdown.
https://www.wkrg.com/hill-politics/supreme-court-to-decide-if-trump-can-restrict-birthright-citizenship/
https://www.wkrg.com/hill-politics/supreme-court-to-decide-if-trump-can-restrict-birthright-citizenship/
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Supreme Court will review President Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions, adding another major confrontation to the justices' docket in the form of a 14th Amendment showdown.
https://www.wkrg.com/hill-politics/supreme-court-to-decide-if-trump-can-restrict-birthright-citizenship/
https://www.wkrg.com/hill-politics/supreme-court-to-decide-if-trump-can-restrict-birthright-citizenship/
UAB football is expected to promote interim head coach Alex Mortensen, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
https://www.wkrg.com/sports/report-uab-football-expected-to-hire-interim-head-coach-alex-mortensen/
https://www.wkrg.com/sports/report-uab-football-expected-to-hire-interim-head-coach-alex-mortensen/
December 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
UAB football is expected to promote interim head coach Alex Mortensen, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
https://www.wkrg.com/sports/report-uab-football-expected-to-hire-interim-head-coach-alex-mortensen/
https://www.wkrg.com/sports/report-uab-football-expected-to-hire-interim-head-coach-alex-mortensen/
JUST IN: Daphne's Christmas Parade is officially canceled, but here are other holiday festivities to enjoy in the Jubilee City: https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/daphne-christmas-parade-canceled/
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
JUST IN: Daphne's Christmas Parade is officially canceled, but here are other holiday festivities to enjoy in the Jubilee City: https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/daphne-christmas-parade-canceled/
Videos show a driver intentionally speeding toward a red light at more than 100 mph, crashing into several stopped cars, killing his pregnant girlfriend and two others.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/dramatic-videos-show-las-vegas-driver-speeding-crashing-into-cars-killing-3-prosecutors-say/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/dramatic-videos-show-las-vegas-driver-speeding-crashing-into-cars-killing-3-prosecutors-say/
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Videos show a driver intentionally speeding toward a red light at more than 100 mph, crashing into several stopped cars, killing his pregnant girlfriend and two others.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/dramatic-videos-show-las-vegas-driver-speeding-crashing-into-cars-killing-3-prosecutors-say/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/dramatic-videos-show-las-vegas-driver-speeding-crashing-into-cars-killing-3-prosecutors-say/
Mark your calendars, Satsuma! https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/satsuma-christmas-parade-rescheduled/
December 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Mark your calendars, Satsuma! https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/satsuma-christmas-parade-rescheduled/
Some sad news: Two dogs died in a house fire Thursday in Escambia County, News 5 has learned. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/2-dogs-die-in-escambia-county-house-fire/ #RIP
December 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Some sad news: Two dogs died in a house fire Thursday in Escambia County, News 5 has learned. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/2-dogs-die-in-escambia-county-house-fire/ #RIP
An Escambia County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle was hit by another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/escambia-county-patrol-vehicle-collision/
December 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
An Escambia County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle was hit by another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/escambia-county-patrol-vehicle-collision/
Did you see them, Crestview? The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a large-scale crisis training exercise. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/okaloosa-county/okaloosa-sheriff-training-exercise/
December 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Did you see them, Crestview? The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a large-scale crisis training exercise. https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/okaloosa-county/okaloosa-sheriff-training-exercise/
A Florida woman was stopped by federal agents on Wednesday, who forcibly removed her from her car despite her screaming that she was a U.S. citizen: https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/florida/why-are-you-doing-this-to-me-florida-woman-screams-as-federal-agents-drag-her-from-car/
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A Florida woman was stopped by federal agents on Wednesday, who forcibly removed her from her car despite her screaming that she was a U.S. citizen: https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/florida/why-are-you-doing-this-to-me-florida-woman-screams-as-federal-agents-drag-her-from-car/
An Oak Grove assistant band director was arrested and charged with touching a child for lustful purposes by a person in the position of trust: https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/mississippi-news/oak-grove-assistant-band-director-charged-with-touching-child-for-lustful-purposes/
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
An Oak Grove assistant band director was arrested and charged with touching a child for lustful purposes by a person in the position of trust: https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/mississippi-news/oak-grove-assistant-band-director-charged-with-touching-child-for-lustful-purposes/
A traffic stop on Wednesday night resulted in the arrest of a Scottsboro woman who is now facing multiple charges by Huntsville Police: https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/scottsboro-woman-facing-drug-charges-dui-after-falling-asleep-behind-the-wheel-in-huntsville/
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A traffic stop on Wednesday night resulted in the arrest of a Scottsboro woman who is now facing multiple charges by Huntsville Police: https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/scottsboro-woman-facing-drug-charges-dui-after-falling-asleep-behind-the-wheel-in-huntsville/