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Dangerous Heat on the Way
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- Dangerous Heat on the Way
- Runtime
- 3:45
- Date posted
- 39 minutes ago
- Description
- We are starting out mild and muggy with temperatures in the 70’s. Highs this afternoon will reach the mid-90’s with heat index values between 110 and 112 degrees. There is a HEAT ADVISORY in place from 11 AM until 8 PM. A stray shower or two will be possible this afternoon, but most will stay dry. Lows tonight will be humid in the mid-70’s. We stay dangerously hot through the weekend with highs in the mid-to-upper 90’s and heat index values over 110 degrees. More heat alerts are likely. Rain chances stay low through Friday before increasing a little bit this weekend to near 30-40%. This pattern sticks around into next week. In the tropics we are tracking three areas. The first is Cristobal which is expected to weaken into a remnant low in the next 12 hours over the northern Atlantic. The second area is Invest AL 92 in the central tropical Atlantic. This has a HIGH CHANCE of becoming a tropical depression or storm in the next day or so, but starting this weekend, it will be head...
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- Winning ticket for the Powerball purchased | News 5 NOW @ 8:15am (Thursday)
- Runtime
- 10:02
- Date posted
- 1 hour ago
- Description
- Local News, Weather, Traffic, Sports, Question of the Day, and a Poll of the Day about the big stories about the central Gulf Coast including South Alabama, the Northwest Florida Panhandle, and Eastern Mississippi. See information and events affecting neighborhoods in Mobile, AL, Baldwin County, AL, Pensacola, FL, Fort Walton Beach, FL, Destin, Florida, Evergreen, AL, Brewton, AL, Atmore, AL, Monroeville, AL, Grove Hill, AL, Thomasville, AL, Chatom, AL, State Line, AL, and Lucedale & Leakesville, MS
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- The Foundation Paddle Classic in Foley | On the Red Couch | August 13, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
- Description
- Local News, Weather, Traffic, & Sports
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- Heat Advisory Issued | First Alert Storm Team Forecast Morning Forecast 081326
- Runtime
- 3:34
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- We are starting out mild and muggy with temperatures in the 70’s. Highs this afternoon will reach the low-to-mid 90’s with heat index values between 100 and 107 degrees. A stray shower or two will be possible this afternoon, but most will stay dry. Lows tonight will be humid in the mid-70’s. Through Thursday, highs will stay in the mid-90’s with low rain chances, but the heat cranks up Friday into the weekend with highs soaring into the upper 90’s. Heat index values will run closer to 110 degrees. We could see a few more spotty showers late this week and weekend, but rain chances remain on the lower side. In the tropics, we are tracking three areas of potential development. The first is an area of low pressure in the northern Atlantic. It could develop into a brief tropical depression or storm, but is expected to move into cooler waters by the end of the week which should limit further development. The second area is invest 92 in the central tropical Atlantic, and has a high ...
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- More delays set back Alabama medical cannabis dispensaries
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
- Description
- More than five years after Alabama lawmakers approved medical cannabis, only one dispensary is now open in the state.
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- New video shows suspect shooting high-powered rifle in deadly Crestview standoff
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
- Description
- Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden walked through what led up to the standoff in Crestview on Saturday.
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- Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion as Gulf Coast hopefuls dream big
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an eye-popping $1 billion, sending hopeful players across the Gulf Coast out in search of their chance at life-changing money.
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- South Alabama baton twirler earns spot on Team USA
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- A University of South Alabama baton twirler will be trading stadium lights to compete with Team USA.
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- New Gulf Shores High School welcomes 900+ students for first day
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- A new school year started at a brand-new high school for more than 900 students at the new Gulf Shores High School.
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- Democrat Clyde Jones challenges Republican Jerry Carl for Alabama's District 1 Congressional seat
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- Fresh off a victory in the special Congressional primary election Tuesday night, Republican Jerry Carl is heading into the general election and not taking anything for granted.
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- Baldwin County Public School bus drivers are ready to get back on the road
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- School buses are on the road again in Baldwin County.
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- District Attorney Keith Blackwood discusses truancy in Mobile County | The 4 on 5 | Wednesday, Augus
- Runtime
- 3:37
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
- Description
- School is back in session, but some students don't always make it to class for a variety of reasons. That's why the Mobile County District Attorney's Office reinstated "The Helping Families Initiative," which aims to identify the factors keeping students away from school, in order to find ways to help them get there.
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- Do we need to pump the brakes on LSU this season? | Southeast Sports+
- Runtime
- 12:54
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
- Description
- WVLA Baton Rouge Sports Director Brian Holland joined Southeast Sports+ on Tuesday, chatting about the early takeaways from LSU fall camp.
Southeast Sports+ brings you coverage, analysis, and talk about Southeastern Conference Athletics and the big sports stories making news today. The program is hosted by Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh. Original episodes of the program stream live Monday thru Friday 2pm-3pm (Central Time) on the WKRGplus+. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+..
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- Should anyone ever wear number 9 at LSU ever again? | Southeast Sports+
- Runtime
- 4:57
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- WVLA Baton Rouge Sports Director Brian Holland gives his take on if LSU should retire Joe Burrow's number.
Southeast Sports+ brings you coverage, analysis, and talk about Southeastern Conference Athletics and the big sports stories making news today. The program is hosted by Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh. Original episodes of the program stream live Monday thru Friday 2pm-3pm (Central Time) on the WKRGplus+. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+..
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- CFB Offensive Pass Interference rule reduced to a 10-yard penalty | Southeast Sports+
- Runtime
- 9:24
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh break down the new rule changes for College Football in 2026.
Southeast Sports+ brings you coverage, analysis, and talk about Southeastern Conference Athletics and the big sports stories making news today. The program is hosted by Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh. Original episodes of the program stream live Monday thru Friday 2pm-3pm (Central Time) on the WKRGplus+. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+..
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- Is Kenny Minchey getting slept on in 2026? | Southeast Sports+
- Runtime
- 6:06
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh debate if Kentucky can surprise people with Kenny Minchey at QB this year.
Southeast Sports+ brings you coverage, analysis, and talk about Southeastern Conference Athletics and the big sports stories making news today. The program is hosted by Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh. Original episodes of the program stream live Monday thru Friday 2pm-3pm (Central Time) on the WKRGplus+. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+..
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- YLEH: Carl v Jones in November for District 1 Congressional seat
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
- Description
- The stage is set for a November face-off for Alabama's District 1 Congressional race.
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- Mobile Public Safety launches new surveillance drone initiative
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- You may notice drones flying overhead as the City of Mobile expands its use of aerial technology for public safety at large events.
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- First day of school in Baldwin includes new elementary school in Eastern Shore area
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- School starts this morning for roughly 31,000 kids around Baldwin County. A new school is opening to help a growing part of the Eastern Shore.
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- Hot and Humid with Active Tropics | First Alert Storm Team Midday Forecast 081226
- Runtime
- 3:39
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
- Description
- We are starting out mild and muggy with temperatures in the 70’s. Highs this afternoon will reach the low-to-mid 90’s with heat index values between 100 and 107 degrees. A stray shower or two will be possible this afternoon, but most will stay dry. Lows tonight will be humid in the mid-70’s. Through Thursday, highs will stay in the mid-90’s with low rain chances, but the heat cranks up Friday into the weekend with highs soaring into the upper 90’s. Heat index values will run closer to 110 degrees. We could see a few more spotty showers late this week and weekend, but rain chances remain on the lower side. In the tropics, we are tracking three areas of potential development. The first is an area of low pressure in the northern Atlantic. It could develop into a brief tropical depression or storm, but is expected to move into cooler waters by the end of the week which should limit further development. The second area is invest 92 in the central tropical Atlantic, and has a high ...
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- Pensacola police find pig on the loose, return it to owner
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- Pensacola Police Department officers have returned a pig to its owner after it was found roaming in the area.
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- An American veteran released from a Russian prison | News 5 NOW @ 8:15am (Wednesday) | August 12, 20
- Runtime
- 8:22
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Local News, Weather, Traffic, Sports, Question of the Day, and a Poll of the Day about the big stories about the central Gulf Coast including South Alabama, the Northwest Florida Panhandle, and Eastern Mississippi. See information and events affecting neighborhoods in Mobile, AL, Baldwin County, AL, Pensacola, FL, Fort Walton Beach, FL, Destin, Florida, Evergreen, AL, Brewton, AL, Atmore, AL, Monroeville, AL, Grove Hill, AL, Thomasville, AL, Chatom, AL, State Line, AL, and Lucedale & Leakesville, MS
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- First day of school in Baldwin County | On the Red Couch
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Local News, Weather, Traffic, & Sports
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- First day of school in Baldwin includes new elementary school in Eastern Shore area
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Jubilee Elementary reflects the growth Baldwin County is experiencing
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- The Heat is On | First Alert Storm Team Morning Forecast 081226
- Runtime
- 3:41
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- We are starting out mild and muggy with temperatures in the 70’s. Highs this afternoon will reach the low-to-mid 90’s with heat index values between 100 and 107 degrees. A stray shower or two will be possible this afternoon, but most will stay dry. Lows tonight will be humid in the mid-70’s. Through Thursday, highs will stay in the mid-90’s with low rain chances, but the heat cranks up Friday into the weekend with highs soaring into the upper 90’s. Heat index values will run closer to 110 degrees. We could see a few more spotty showers late this week and weekend, but rain chances remain on the lower side. In the tropics, we are tracking three areas of potential development. The first is an area of low pressure in the northern Atlantic. It could develop into a brief tropical depression or storm, but is expected to move into cooler waters by the end of the week which should limit further development. The second area is invest 92 in the central tropical Atlantic, and has a high ...
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- Jerry Carl wins District 1 GOP Congressional special primary election
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Former Congressman Jerry Carl is one step closer to returning to Washington after an overwhelming victory against three other opponents in the District 1 special primary election Tuesday.
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- Ammie Akin wins GOP nomination in Alabama’s District 7 Special Congressional race
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Ammie Akin has defeated Selma minister David Perry in the Republican race for the newly redrawn U.S. House District 7 election on Tuesday night.
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- Jerry Carl wins GOP nomination in Alabama’s District 1 Special Congressional race
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Former U.S. Congressman Jerry Carl wins the state's new District 1 Special Congressional Primary Election.
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- Korean company offers over $1 billion to buy Austal USA
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- A Korean company has offered to purchase Austal USA for over $1 billion.
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- Special Congressional Primary may have low turnout in Alabama
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Low voter turnout is expected today as the polls open for a special congressional primary in most of Alabama. It still means a busy day for poll workers around the state.
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- Coastal Alabama Community College in Mobile to expand aircraft maintenance program
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A community college in Mobile is expanding to train more students to service aircraft and supply the demand for more aircraft maintenance workers.
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- New Thomas Hospital tower features helipad and 25 rooms
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Thomas Hospital is opening the doors to a new era of patient care, celebrating a brand new $40 million expansion.
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- Mobile police, firefighter retirees get long-awaited cost-of-living adjustment
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Mobile police and firefighter retirees are getting a long awaited cost-of-living adjustment after the Mobile City Council approved the change Tuesday.
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- WEEK 23 RACE TO THE FINISH
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Local News, Weather, & Sports
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- Company Offers to Purchase Austal USA | News 5 NOW @ 5:45pm 081126
- Runtime
- 10:05
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Powerball reaches a *billion* dollars, Austal USA gets an offer to be purchased, and Alabama’s Special Congressional Race wraps up soon!
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- Heat Builds this Week | First Alert Storm Team Forecast 081126
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A strong ridge of high pressure will allow temperatures to heat up into the upper 90s by the weekend.
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- Are people overanalyzing Tennessee's Fall Camp? | Southeast Sports+
- Runtime
- 16:22
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- WATE Knoxville Sports Director Sam Granville breaks down the Tennessee Volunteers in Fall Camp and the ongoing QB Battle.
Southeast Sports+ brings you coverage, analysis, and talk about Southeastern Conference Athletics and the big sports stories making news today. The program is hosted by Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh. Original episodes of the program stream live Monday thru Friday 2pm-3pm (Central Time) on the WKRGplus+. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+..
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- Are people sleeping on Alabama in 2026? | Southeast Sports+
- Runtime
- 10:58
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh break down Week 2 of Alabama Fall Camp and the QB battle.
Southeast Sports+ brings you coverage, analysis, and talk about Southeastern Conference Athletics and the big sports stories making news today. The program is hosted by Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh. Original episodes of the program stream live Monday thru Friday 2pm-3pm (Central Time) on the WKRGplus+. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+..
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- Will Oklahoma's RB room be better this season? | Southeast Sports+
- Runtime
- 15:03
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- KFOR Oklahoma City Sports Reporter Kailey Carnine breaks down the Oklahoma Sooners as they get underway with week 2 of fall practice.
Southeast Sports+ brings you coverage, analysis, and talk about Southeastern Conference Athletics and the big sports stories making news today. The program is hosted by Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh. Original episodes of the program stream live Monday thru Friday 2pm-3pm (Central Time) on the WKRGplus+. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+..
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- Is Paul Skenes struggling because the loss of velocity? | Southeast Sports+
- Runtime
- 6:49
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh debate on why former LSU star Paul Skenes is struggling in 2026.
Southeast Sports+ brings you coverage, analysis, and talk about Southeastern Conference Athletics and the big sports stories making news today. The program is hosted by Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh. Original episodes of the program stream live Monday thru Friday 2pm-3pm (Central Time) on the WKRGplus+. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+..
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- Is Sam Leavitt getting overhyped this offseason? | Southeast Sports+
- Runtime
- 13:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh debate if Sam Leavitt is being overhyped this offseason.
Southeast Sports+ brings you coverage, analysis, and talk about Southeastern Conference Athletics and the big sports stories making news today. The program is hosted by Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh. Original episodes of the program stream live Monday thru Friday 2pm-3pm (Central Time) on the WKRGplus+. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+..
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- Would you rather have Micah Parsons or Quinnen Williams? | Southeast Sports+
- Runtime
- 7:16
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh break down the contract extension for Quinnen Williams and if he is a better leader than Micah Parsons is.
Southeast Sports+ brings you coverage, analysis, and talk about Southeastern Conference Athletics and the big sports stories making news today. The program is hosted by Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh. Original episodes of the program stream live Monday thru Friday 2pm-3pm (Central Time) on the WKRGplus+. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+..
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- Election day in Alabama | News 5 NOW at 12:45 p.m. 081126
- Runtime
- 7:08
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Local News, Weather, Traffic, Sports, Question of the Day, and a Poll of the Day about the big stories about the central Gulf Coast including South Alabama, the Northwest Florida Panhandle, and Eastern Mississippi. See information and events affecting neighborhoods in Mobile, AL, Baldwin County, AL, Pensacola, FL, Fort Walton Beach, FL, Destin, Florida, Evergreen, AL, Brewton, AL, Atmore, AL, Monroeville, AL, Grove Hill, AL, Thomasville, AL, Chatom, AL, State Line, AL, and Lucedale & Leakesville, MS
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- August Heat Is On | First Alert Storm Team Midday Forecast 081126
- Runtime
- 3:21
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- We are starting out mild and muggy with temperatures in the 70’s. Highs this afternoon will reach the low-to-mid 90’s with heat index values between 100 and 107 degrees. A stray shower or two will be possible this afternoon, but most will stay dry. Lows tonight will be humid in the mid-70’s. Through Thursday, highs will stay in the mid-90’s with low rain chances, but the heat cranks up Friday into the weekend with highs soaring into the upper 90’s. Heat index values will run closer to 110 degrees. We could see a few more spotty showers late this week and weekend, but rain chances remain on the lower side. In the tropics, we are tracking three areas of potential development. The first is in the central tropical Atlantic and has a low chance for development. It could organize a little bit in the next day or so before hitting some drier air that should stop any further development. The second area is a bit more robust. It is a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic that has a hig...
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- The trial begins for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur | News 5 NOW @ 8:15am (Tuesday) | August 11, 20
- Runtime
- 8:45
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Local News, Weather, Traffic, Sports, Question of the Day, and a Poll of the Day about the big stories about the central Gulf Coast including South Alabama, the Northwest Florida Panhandle, and Eastern Mississippi. See information and events affecting neighborhoods in Mobile, AL, Baldwin County, AL, Pensacola, FL, Fort Walton Beach, FL, Destin, Florida, Evergreen, AL, Brewton, AL, Atmore, AL, Monroeville, AL, Grove Hill, AL, Thomasville, AL, Chatom, AL, State Line, AL, and Lucedale & Leakesville, MS
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- 'Dog Days of Summer' in Mobile | On the Red Couch | August 11, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:21
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Local News, Weather, Traffic, & Sports
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- Special Congressional Primary may have low turnout in Alabama
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- In the News 5 area, there will be GOP primaries for the US House in the newly redrawn districts of one and seven.
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- Hot and Sticky | First Alert Storm Team Morning Forecast 081126
- Runtime
- 3:35
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- We are starting out mild and muggy with temperatures in the 70’s. Highs this afternoon will reach the low-to-mid 90’s with heat index values between 100 and 107 degrees. A stray shower or two will be possible this afternoon, but most will stay dry. Lows tonight will be humid in the mid-70’s. Through Thursday, highs will stay in the mid-90’s with low rain chances, but the heat cranks up Friday into the weekend with highs soaring into the upper 90’s. Heat index values will run closer to 110 degrees. We could see a few more spotty showers late this week and weekend, but rain chances remain on the lower side. In the tropics, we are tracking three areas of potential development. The first is in the central tropical Atlantic and has a low chance for development. It could organize a little bit in the next day or so before hitting some drier air that should stop any further development. The second area is a bit more robust. It is a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic that has a hig...
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- First Day of School in Escambia County, Alabama
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- More than 4,000 students went back to class on Monday
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- Tall Ship Elissa sets sail from Pensacola
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The historic 1877 Tall Ship Elissa, docked in Pensacola over the weekend, has once again set sail.
