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News 5 NOW at 12:35pm (Friday) | May 8, 2026
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- News 5 NOW at 12:35pm (Friday) | May 8, 2026
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- 6 days ago
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- 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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- Long road of recovery for many after Purvis, MS tornado
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- 6 days ago
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- The latest figures show around 1600 homes or businesses are still without power two days after a tornado ripped through Purvis, Mississippi. For parts of the town of two thousand, the road to recovery will be a long one.
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- FORECAST | Rounds of Storms Through the Weekend
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- 6 days ago
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- It was rainy yesterday we’re gonna be seeing some more showers and thunderstorms today. A little bit more quiet for the morning hours, but as we head towards this afternoon and this evening is when we’re expecting to see another round of showers and thunderstorms so rain chances are going to continue to increase as we head towards the afternoon we’re gonna keep elevated rain chances too now through the weekend as we’re still expecting to see some more scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday so we’re watching our storm system back off towards the west continuing to steer the moisture in across our area and until our next front moves through, that’s why we’re still gonna continue to see showers and thunderstorms. We’re gonna keep in a low risk of severe weather for the next three days all a level one marginal risk mainly watching out for some strong damaging, wind, gusts, and hail around an inch to an inch and a half. But we’re gonna get a lot of rain ac...
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- FORWECAST | Storms Friday Afternoon and the Weekend
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- 6 days ago
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- It was rainy yesterday we’re gonna be seeing some more showers and thunderstorms today. A little bit more quiet for the morning hours, but as we head towards this afternoon and this evening is when we’re expecting to see another round of showers and thunderstorms so rain chances are going to continue to increase as we head towards the afternoon we’re gonna keep elevated rain chances too now through the weekend as we’re still expecting to see some more scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday so we’re watching our storm system back off towards the west continuing to steer the moisture in across our area and until our next front moves through, that’s why we’re still gonna continue to see showers and thunderstorms. We’re gonna keep in a low risk of severe weather for the next three days all a level one marginal risk mainly watching out for some strong damaging, wind, gusts, and hail around an inch to an inch and a half. But we’re gonna get a lot of rain ac...
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- 'God's hand of protection was on us': Congregation rebuilding after Mississippi church ravaged by se
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- 6 days ago
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- In Purvis, Miss., a church took a direct hit after severe storms passed over the Gulf Coast on Wednesday night.
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- St. Luke's Girls, St. Michael Boys Advance to State Soccer Championship Matches
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- 6 days ago
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- St. Luke's Girls, St. Michael Boys Advance to State Soccer Championship Matches. The Wildcats (4A) and Cardinals (5A) will play for the blue map on Friday in Huntsville
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- 5 Things to Do This Weekend: May 8-10
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- 6 days ago
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- A fun steak cook-off, plus several events featuring the work of local artists. We're highlighting 5 things you can do this weekend on the Gulf Coast!
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- Two more Baldwin County schools expand athletics and fine arts in $58M district investment
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- 6 days ago
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- A $58 million investment in high school athletic and fine arts is transforming campuses across the Baldwin County Public School System.
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- FORECAST | Unsettled Weather Continues, More Storms on the Way
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- A widespread 2-5" of rain s possible over the next week.
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- News 5 NOW @ 5:35pm | May 7, 2026
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Why three men are behind bars in Monroe County, the interim Navarre Beach Fire Chief's message to residents, and an Alabama teen's killer sentenced.
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- Gulf Shores beach-goers react to capsized boat washing ashore
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- 6 days ago
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- Bobbing upside down in the surf at the west end of the public beach in Gulf Shores, something caught the eye and cameras of early risers on their morning beach walk.
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- Massive alligator found on US-43 in Chickasaw
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- An 8-foot alligator was found a little too close to civilians.
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- Ex-Navarre Beach fire chief allegedly tests positive for cocaine; interim steps in
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Navarre Beach Fire Chief Daniel Fureigh was booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail on April 30 for a probation violation charge, after he tested positive for cocaine use, according to court records.
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- Mobile celebrates 75th National Day of Prayer
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- 7 days ago
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- People nationwide celebrated the National Day of Prayer, including in the Port City.
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- 4 injured in Lamar County, Miss.; around 200 homes damaged after severe storms
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has announced that four people in Lamar County, where Purvis is located, were injured after severe storms moved through the area overnight.
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- Capsized boat from Orange Beach washes ashore in Gulf Shores
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- 7 days ago
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- A boat that capsized 20 miles off Orange Beach Saturday night, returned to shore in Gulf Shores Wednesday night.
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- News 5 NOW at 12:35pm (Thursday) | May 7, 2026
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- 7 days ago
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- 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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- Purvis, Miss. heavily damaged after severe storms overnight
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- 7 days ago
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- Severe storms and a likely tornado caused heavy damage in Purvis, Mississippi, overnight Wednesday and into Thursday morning.
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- News 5 NOW @ 8:05am (Thursday) | May 7th, 2026
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- 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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- Talking 'Steak Cook-Off' with Memorie Martinez
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- 7 days ago
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- Local News, Weather, Traffic, & Sports
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- FORECAST | WEATHER ALERT: Storms moving through our area
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- 7 days ago
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- We are WEATHER ALERT this morning as we are tracking scattered showers and storms. There is a TORNADO WATCH in place for parts of our area until 6 AM which means that the environment is there of thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. Storms will slowly move southeastward throughout the day as the front meanders through, shifting the rain chance and the severe weather threat south and east throughout the day. Damaging winds, hail and a brief tornado will all be possible. The storms will move out early this afternoon with mostly dry conditions this evening through tonight. The front is forecast to stall near our coastline through the weekend. This will generate rounds of scattered showers and storms Friday through Sunday before drying out early next week. Highs will stay in the upper 70’s and lower 80’s with morning lows in the 60’s.
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- Race for District 34 State Senator heats up as sports betting group funds PAC to support candidate
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- With Alabama’s primary election just two weeks away, tensions are rising between (R) Doug Harwell and (R) Rusty Glover, candidates for State Senate District 34, covering mostly west and north Mobile County... While Harwell has gotten a lot of donations from local groups and residents, one political action committee funded by sports-betting operations sticks out.
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- FORECAST | Storms Continue This Evening
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- 7 days ago
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- Wednesday Evening Weather | May 6, 2026
The Gulf Coast remains weather alert this evening with a threat of strong and severe thunderstorms, mainly in our Northern counties .
A tornado watch has been issued for interior counties until 11:00 p.m. Tonight. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to form through the evening and into the early part of the night. The threats will be damaging wind, gusts, isolated tornadoes, and large hail.
Storms will continue to fire along the cold front overnight, but the likelihood of storms in our Northern counties will diminish after 11:00 p.m..
The cold front will slowly March through the Gulf Coast on Thursday with isolated showers and thunderstorms. There will be a lower threat of severe weather. High temperatures will struggle to hit 80 .
A frontal boundary will meander over the region leading to continued chances for showers and thunderstorms for Friday and the w...
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- Quick Mart shooting sparks crime concerns in Prichard, police chief responds
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- 7 days ago
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- A local convenience store with a history of deadly shootings is raising concerns about crime in Prichard.
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- FORECAST | Showers & Storms This Evening
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Tuesday Evening Weather | May 6, 2026
The Gulf Coast remains weather alert this evening with a threat of strong and severe thunderstorms, mainly in our Northern counties .
A tornado watch has been issued for interior counties until 11:00 p.m. Tonight. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to form through the evening and into the early part of the night. The threats will be damaging wind, gusts, isolated tornadoes, and large hail.
Storms will continue to fire along the cold front overnight, but the likelihood of storms in our Northern counties will diminish after 11:00 p.m..
The cold front will slowly March through the Gulf Coast on Thursday with isolated showers and thunderstorms. There will be a lower threat of severe weather. High temperatures will struggle to hit 80 .
A frontal boundary will meander over the region leading to continued chances for showers and thunderstorms for Friday and the week...
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- News 5 NOW @ 5:35pm | May 6, 2026
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Who the city of Bay Minette swore in as the new Chief of Police, what the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals said in response to a motion to redraw district lines, and a pioneer in broadcast television passes away.
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- Loxley's rapid industrial expansion fuels growth, creates jobs
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- 7 days ago
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- Baldwin County has seen major growth in the last 30 years, but one city stands out when it comes to industrial growth.
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- FORECAST | Showers & Storms Rolling Through This Evening
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- 7 days ago
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- Wednesday Evening Weather | May 6, 2026
The Gulf Coast remains weather alert this evening with a threat of strong and severe thunderstorms, mainly in our Northern counties .
A tornado watch has been issued for interior counties until 11:00 p.m. Tonight. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to form through the evening and into the early part of the night. The threats will be damaging wind, gusts, isolated tornadoes, and large hail.
Storms will continue to fire along the cold front overnight, but the likelihood of storms in our Northern counties will diminish after 11:00 p.m..
The cold front will slowly March through the Gulf Coast on Thursday with isolated showers and thunderstorms. There will be a lower threat of severe weather. High temperatures will struggle to hit 80 .
A frontal boundary will meander over the region leading to continued chances for showers and thunderstorms for Friday and...
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- Is the SEC Championship Game in trouble of being canceled in the future? | SES+
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- 8 days ago
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- Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh discuss if the future of the SEC Championship Game is in doubt with the potential of CFP expansion.
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.
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- Lakers getting swept by the OKC Thunder? | SES+
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- 8 days ago
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- Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh debate if the Los Angeles Lakers will get swept by the OKC Thunder in the NBA Playoffs.
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.
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- Can Bryce Eldridge lead San Francisco out of early season slump? | SES+
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- 8 days ago
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- Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, and Patrick Walsh discuss former Alabama commit Bryce Eldridge getting the call up to the majors with the San Francisco Giants.
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.
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- Just in time, Orange Beach charter boat saves four as boat capsizes in the Gulf
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- 8 days ago
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- A fishing trip one charter boat captain in Orange Beach won't soon forget. A 36-hour trip to fish for tuna turned into a rescue mission over the weekend with a boat sinking miles offshore and time running out.
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- FORECAST | Showers & Storms This Evening
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Wednesday Evening Weather | May 6, 2026
The Gulf Coast remains weather alert this evening with a threat of strong and severe thunderstorms, mainly in our Northern counties .
A tornado watch has been issued for interior counties until 11:00 p.m. Tonight. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to form through the evening and into the early part of the night. The threats will be damaging wind, gusts, isolated tornadoes, and large hail.
Storms will continue to fire along the cold front overnight, but the likelihood of storms in our Northern counties will diminish after 11:00 p.m..
The cold front will slowly March through the Gulf Coast on Thursday with isolated showers and thunderstorms. There will be a lower threat of severe weather. High temperatures will struggle to hit 80 .
A frontal boundary will meander over the region leading to continued chances for showers and thunderstorms for Friday and the weekend. The pattern wi...
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- “I Want to Be Alabama Lt. Governor” – 2026 Republican Primary Candidates – Politix with Pete
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- 8 days ago
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- Program: Politix with Pete
Episode Title: “I Want to Be Alabama Lt. Governor” – 2026 Republican Primary Candidates – Politix with Pete
Episode #: 26-001
Episode TRT: 25:38
Break 1 @ 00:17:08:12 [TRT 2:30] - (three black frames of the commercial break pause run from 00:17:08:10 -to- 00:17:08:13)
End Break @ 00:25:38:39 [TRT 1:52]
Episode Description: WKRG-TV News 5 Anchor & Chief Political Correspondent Peter Albrecht interviews the candidates who are campaigning for the office of Alabama Lt. Governor. Wes Allen, Patrick Bishop, Rick Pate, Stewart Tankersly, Nicole Jones Wadsworth, and John Wahl all explain to voters why they are the best candidate and their plans to change taxes, education, gambling, economic development, and the endorsement of a candidate by President Donald Trump.
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- Orange Beach charter boat saves four as boat capsizes in the Gulf
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- A fishing trip one charter boat captain in Orange Beach won't soon forget. A 36-hour trip to fish for tuna turned into a rescue mission over the weekend with a boat sinking miles offshore and time running out.
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- News 5 NOW at 12:35pm (Wednesday) | May 6, 2026
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- 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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- 3 injured in Dauphin Island Bridge crash
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- A crash on the Dauphin Island Bridge left three people injured and had traffic backed up for hours
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- FORECAST | More Rain Away
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- 8 days ago
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- We are starting out mild and muggy this morning with temperatures in the 60’s. Highs this afternoon will soar into the low-to-mid 80’s. As our next system approaches, scattered storms are possible in our northern counties, near the highway 84 corridor. If those storms can sneak this far south into our area, they could be severe with gusty winds, hail and a brief tornado possible. There is a level 2 out of 5 risk in place for those areas. Those closer to I-10 will likely stay dry throughout the day, but rain chances will increase for everyone tonight into Thursday as the front sags southward. An isolated strong storm or two is possible during the day Thursday. The front is then expected to stall close to our area Friday through the weekend into early next week, keeping scattered rain chances around through Mother’s Day.
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- News 5 NOW @ 8:05am (Wednesday) | May 6, 2026
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- 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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- Swatting call at Gulf Breeze High School
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- 8 days ago
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- Gulf Breeze High School is the latest victim of a swatting call.
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- Talking 'The Joe Smith Memorial Scholarship Invitational' with Kendall Young | Red Couch Interview
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Local News, Weather, Traffic, & Sports
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- FORECAST | Warm and Muggy, Increasing Rain Chances
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- We are starting out mild and muggy this morning with temperatures in the 60’s. Highs this afternoon will soar into the low-to-mid 80’s. As our next system approaches, scattered storms are possible in our northern counties, near the highway 84 corridor. If those storms can sneak this far south into our area, they could be severe with gusty winds, hail and a brief tornado possible. There is a level 2 out of 5 risk in place for those areas. Those closer to I-10 will likely stay dry throughout the day, but rain chances will increase for everyone tonight into Thursday as the front sags southward. An isolated strong storm or two is possible during the day Thursday. The front is then expected to stall close to our area Friday through the weekend into early next week, keeping scattered rain chances around through Mother’s Day.
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- Race for District 34 State Senator heats up as sports betting group funds PAC to support candidate
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- With Alabama's primary election just two weeks away, tensions are rising between two candidates for State Senate Seat 34, covering mostly west and north Mobile County.
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- St Paul's Boys and Girls Soccer Teams Prepare for Final Four
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- St Paul's Boys and Girls Soccer Teams Prepare for Final Four
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- Race to the Finish Week 12
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Local News, Weather, & Sports
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- Satsuma City Schools open new central office
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- 8 days ago
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- A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of Satsuma City Schools’ new central office and more classroom space for a growing school system.
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- Mobile councilman raises concerns over redistricting changes and election impact
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- A Mobile city councilman is raising concerns about how potential changes to Alabama's congressional district maps could affect local voters.
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- Golden Apple teacher showed kindness in the midst of tragedy
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Our Golden Apple award-winning teacher is known for brightening everyone's day. She teaches second grade at Saraland Elementary School. Her name is Hannah Jednat.
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- Popular Italian restaurant celebrates five decades in Fairhope
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- 50 years ago, a man named Rick Gambino took a chance, opening the doors to an Italian restaurant that would soon become a Fairhope staple.
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- News 5 NOW @ 5:35pm | May 5, 2026
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- How many acres have burned in a Baldwin County wildfire, what the probate court's office is doing to prepare for upcoming primaries, and a Pensacola sex offender pleads guilty to additional charges.
