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Near-Record Heat on the Way to the Gulf Coast | First Alert Storm Team Forecast 072426
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- Near-Record Heat on the Way to the Gulf Coast | First Alert Storm Team Forecast 072426
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Scattered clouds will stick around over with lows in the 70s. Spotty afternoon storms are possible through the weekend as temperatures continue to climb.
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- Prichard residents are weighing in on the future of Prichard Police Department
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Residents of Prichard are weighing in on the uncertainty of the city's future.
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- Chickasaw blues and country artist nominated for "Song of the Year"
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Troi Atkinson was up against over 100,000 singers across the world... but he will be hitting the road for the "largest independent music awards" in Nashville.
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- Franklin Primary's annual Back to School Bash brings hundreds out in Mobile
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Hundreds came out Friday for some fun at the Franklin Primary Health Center Medical Mall in Mobile for their annual Community Health Fair and Back to School Bash.
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- Mobile Fire-Rescue Returns from Texas | News 5 NOW @ 5:45pm 072426
- Runtime
- 7:18
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Mobile Fire-Rescue returns from helping with the Texas flooding, Foley Police release the latest on a deadly domestic dispute and changes to Prichard's police.
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- Jessica Fairley discusses Culture Fest 2026 | The Four on 5 | Friday, July 24th, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- A celebration of Africatown's legacy: Culture Fest 2026 is being held this Saturday, at the Robert Hope Community Center and Africatown Heritage House.
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- Mobile District 2 to distribute hygiene kits to homeless people
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Residents of Mobile's District 2 are gathering Saturday to distribute hygiene kits to people struggling with homelessness.
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- Escambia County commissioners unanimously vote to ban data centers
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Another big turnout for the Escambia County, Florida Commissioner meeting, as residents continue to make their voices heard about not wanting a data center. The wishes of those residents met, as county commissioners unanimously voted to ban data centers.
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- Bay Minette gunfire triggers arrests, investigation into other crimes
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Gunfire in broad daylight near downtown Bay Minette led to the arrest of seven people ages 18 to 20 in Bay Minette and has also triggered a more extensive investigation into gun violence.
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- Police investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Chickasaw | News 5 NOW at 12:45 p.m. 072426
- Runtime
- 6:00
- Date posted
- 22 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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- Brutally Hot Temperatures Ahead | First Alert Storm Team Midday Forecast 072426
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- We are starting out warm and sticky this morning in the 70’s. We begin our warming trend today with highs back in the mid-90’s and heat index values between 105 and 108 degrees. A stray shower or two is possible, but most stay dry. Lows tonight will be back in the mid-70’s. For the weekend, rain chances stay low between 20% and 30%. Highs will stay in the mid-90’s Saturday before soaring into the upper 90’s Sunday into next week. Starting late this weekend into early next week, heat index values could reach over 110 degrees with heat alerts likely. Rain chances stay low. At the beaches, there is a HIGH RISK for rip currents today that will drop to moderate this weekend.
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- A recall on eggs | News 5 NOW @ 8:15am (Friday) | July 24, 2026
- Runtime
- 8:51
- Date posted
- 22 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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- Dangerously Hot Temps Ahead | First Alert Storm Team Morning Forecast 072426
- Runtime
- 3:27
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- We are starting out warm and sticky this morning in the 70’s. We begin our warming trend today with highs back in the mid-90’s and heat index values between 105 and 108 degrees. A stray shower or two is possible, but most stay dry. Lows tonight will be back in the mid-70’s. For the weekend, rain chances stay low between 20% and 30%. Highs will stay in the mid-90’s Saturday before soaring into the upper 90’s Sunday into next week. Starting late this weekend into early next week, heat index values could reach over 110 degrees with heat alerts likely. Rain chances stay low. At the beaches, there is a HIGH RISK for rip currents today that will drop to moderate this weekend.
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- Paying extra to use your card? Here's when credit card surcharges are legal
- Runtime
- 4:32
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- That extra charge at the bottom of your receipt may not seem like much. A few cents here, a dollar there. But the cost of processing credit card payments to customers, many shoppers are left wondering whether those fees are actually legal.
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- Mobile officials speak out after innocent woman struck by stray bullet
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- High-ranking City of Mobile officials are speaking out after an innocent woman was hit by a stray bullet on Rickarby Street on Wednesday night.
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- Pensacola city leaders considering a downtown curfew for teenagers
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- A Fourth of July shooting in the city of Pensacola that claimed the life of a teenager now has city officials talking about a curfew for young people downtown.
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- Mobile County Aquatics Center set to make waves this fall
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- A lavish outdoor and indoor pool will soon be home to competitive and recreational swimmers at the new Mobile County Aquatics Center.
It's set to open at the start of fall off Hall Mills Road.
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- Incoming Heat Wave This Weekend & Next Week | First Alert Storm Team Forecast 07232026
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Our attention moves from the tropics to the summertime sizzle. Triple-digits are becoming more likely next week.
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- The Bankhead Tunnel is Closed | News 5 NOW @ 5:45pm 072326
- Runtime
- 8:48
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- A recall on more food, the Bankhead Tunnel is closed and why officials are warning people not to get into the Gulf.
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- 5 Things To Do This Weekend | July 24-26
- Runtime
- 3:37
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- A celebration of Africatown's history, plus an action-packed monster truck show and an expo featuring all sorts of exotic animals: those are just some of the fun events this weekend on the Gulf Coast that we're talking about!
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- Tropical Storm Bertha cleanup begins on Dauphin Island's West End
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Cleanup along Dauphin Island's West End is underway.
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- Dangerous rip currents lead to 22 rescues in Fort Morgan, 2 airlifted in critical condition
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- At least 22 people were rescued from the Gulf on Thursday afternoon, as dangerous rip currents created life-threatening conditions in Fort Morgan, according to officials.
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- New Krewe could bring big changes to Mardi Gras in Gulf Shores
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Mardi Gras in Gulf Shores has been a tradition for almost 50 years, with a parade on Fat Tuesday.
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- Murder case against Mobile brothers heads to a grand jury
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Police believe the victim of one shooting was the shooter in another that happened less than an hour before.
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- New Krewe could bring big changes to Mardi Gras in Gulf Shores
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Mardi Gras is a hot topic right now in Gulf Shores, where the city is considering handing over the reins of the city's parade to a newly formed Krewe that could shake things up a bit.
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- Coastal beaches begin cleanup after Tropical Storm Bertha | News 5 NOW at 12:45pm 072326
- Runtime
- 7:00
- Date posted
- 23 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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- Rough surf and breezy conditions stick around | First Alert Storm Team Midday Forecast 072326
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Bertha continues to trek to our west across Louisiana towards Texas. While the main impacts for our area are winding down, we are still seeing some lingering effects. A few outer rain bands are still moving through bringing hit-or-miss showers throughout the day. Winds have relaxed a bit, but could still gust 20-25 mph through this afternoon. High tide this morning will continue to run 1-3 feet above ground level leading to another round of possible coastal flooding through mid-morning. Rough surf also continue with 6-8 foot waves in the surf zone and a high risk for rip currents. Temperatures start in the 70’s this morning and will be seasonable in the lower 90’s this afternoon. Rain chances stay pretty low through the weekend into next week. Our next big weather story will be the heat with air temperatures reaching the mid-90’s this weekend and upper 90’s to near 100 degrees Sunday into early next week. Heat index values will soar well into the triple digits…Heat alerts are...
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- The remains of four U.S. service members returned home | News 5 NOW @ 8:15am (Thursday) | July 23, 2
- Runtime
- 8:35
- Date posted
- 23 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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- Book signing with Victor Simmons in Spanish Fort | On the Red Couch | July 23, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Local News, Weather, Traffic, & Sports
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- 'Healing the Community' in Mobile | On the Red Couch | July 23, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:15
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Local News, Weather, Traffic, & Sports
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- Lingering Effects From Bertha | First Alert Storm Team Morning Forecast 072326
- Runtime
- 3:34
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Bertha continues to trek to our west across Louisiana towards Texas. While the main impacts for our area are winding down, we are still seeing some lingering effects. A few outer rain bands are still moving through bringing hit-or-miss showers throughout the day. Winds have relaxed a bit, but could still gust 20-25 mph through this afternoon. High tide this morning will continue to run 1-3 feet above ground level leading to another round of possible coastal flooding through mid-morning. Rough surf also continue with 6-8 foot waves in the surf zone and a high risk for rip currents. Temperatures start in the 70’s this morning and will be seasonable in the lower 90’s this afternoon. Rain chances stay pretty low through the weekend into next week. Our next big weather story will be the heat with air temperatures reaching the mid-90’s this weekend and upper 90’s to near 100 degrees Sunday into early next week. Heat index values will soar well into the triple digits…Heat alerts are...
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- License revoked for business accused in over 100 complaints
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Mobile business gets its license revoked after numerous instances of incomplete work.
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- Police chase ends in crash on McGregor Avenue in Mobile
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- A police chase and a crash shut down a busy road in Mobile after an attempted traffic stop takes a turn for the worse.
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- Local Mexican restaurant suffers from third break-in; cash tips and equipment stolen
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- A Mexican restaurant owner believes his business has been the target of burglars three times, in just the last six weeks, stealing cash, equipment and more.
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- Gusty Winds Tonight, Big-Time Heat by the Weekend | First Alert Storm Team Forecast 072226
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Winds will slowly relax in the coming days as the chance for extreme heat rises into next week.
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- The Latest involving the Chaos with Prichard Police | News 5 NOW @ 5:45pm 072226
- Runtime
- 6:51
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Looking into the latest on Tropical Storm Bertha, Pensacola Police likely make a final arrest in a deadly downtown shooting and what is next after a chaotic day involving Prichard Police.
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- ESPN's Greg McElroy previews Alabama in 2026, SEC and more! | Southeast Sports+ | July 22, 2026
- Runtime
- 17:26
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- ESPN's Greg McElroy joined Southeast Sports+ to talk Alabama Football, SEC Media Days and more.
Head Coaches Kalen DeBoer (Alabama), Jon Sumrall (Florida), Pete Golding (Ole Miss), and Mike Elko (Texas A&M) headline Day Three of SEC Media Days 2026. Participating athletes appear with: Alabama (Zabien Brown | DB, Ryan Coleman-Williams | WR, Bray Hubbard, DB), Florida (Jadan Baugh | RB, Myles Graham | LB, Vernell Brown III | WR), Ole Miss (Trinidad Chambliss | QB, Kewan Lacy | RB, Will Echoles | DT), and Texas A&M (Marcel Reed | QB, Daymion Sanford | LB, Marcus Ratcliffe | S). Southeast Sports+ brings you the big stories all week from Tampa, Florida. Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, & Patrick Walsh report as today's show streams live 3pm-5pmEDT on the WKRGplus+ and on your local station CTV app. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+.
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- Drew Fabianich chats about upcoming Senior Bowl Top 300 | Southeast Sports+ | July 22, 2026
- Runtime
- 18:13
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Senior Bowl Executive Director Drew Fabianich joined Southeast Sports+ on Wednesday, chatting about travel to different media days and the upcoming reveal of the Top 300 Senior Bowl list.
Head Coaches Kalen DeBoer (Alabama), Jon Sumrall (Florida), Pete Golding (Ole Miss), and Mike Elko (Texas A&M) headline Day Three of SEC Media Days 2026. Participating athletes appear with: Alabama (Zabien Brown | DB, Ryan Coleman-Williams | WR, Bray Hubbard, DB), Florida (Jadan Baugh | RB, Myles Graham | LB, Vernell Brown III | WR), Ole Miss (Trinidad Chambliss | QB, Kewan Lacy | RB, Will Echoles | DT), and Texas A&M (Marcel Reed | QB, Daymion Sanford | LB, Marcus Ratcliffe | S). Southeast Sports+ brings you the big stories all week from Tampa, Florida. Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, & Patrick Walsh report as today's show streams live 3pm-5pmEDT on the WKRGplus+ and on your local station CTV app. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+.
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- Can Texas A&M repeat success in 2026? | Southeast Sports+ | July 22, 2026
- Runtime
- 11:03
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, & Patrick Walsh talk about Texas A&M and if they can repeat success in 2026.
Head Coaches Kalen DeBoer (Alabama), Jon Sumrall (Florida), Pete Golding (Ole Miss), and Mike Elko (Texas A&M) headline Day Three of SEC Media Days 2026. Participating athletes appear with: Alabama (Zabien Brown | DB, Ryan Coleman-Williams | WR, Bray Hubbard, DB), Florida (Jadan Baugh | RB, Myles Graham | LB, Vernell Brown III | WR), Ole Miss (Trinidad Chambliss | QB, Kewan Lacy | RB, Will Echoles | DT), and Texas A&M (Marcel Reed | QB, Daymion Sanford | LB, Marcus Ratcliffe | S). Southeast Sports+ brings you the big stories all week from Tampa, Florida. Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, & Patrick Walsh report as today's show streams live 3pm-5pmEDT on the WKRGplus+ and on your local station CTV app. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+.
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- ESPN's Alyssa Lang talks vacation, upcoming season and more! | Southeast Sports+ | July 22, 2026
- Runtime
- 9:05
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- ESPN Reporter Alyssa Lang joined Southeast Sports+ on Wednesday, talking about her offseason vacation, upcoming football season and more.
Head Coaches Kalen DeBoer (Alabama), Jon Sumrall (Florida), Pete Golding (Ole Miss), and Mike Elko (Texas A&M) headline Day Three of SEC Media Days 2026. Participating athletes appear with: Alabama (Zabien Brown | DB, Ryan Coleman-Williams | WR, Bray Hubbard, DB), Florida (Jadan Baugh | RB, Myles Graham | LB, Vernell Brown III | WR), Ole Miss (Trinidad Chambliss | QB, Kewan Lacy | RB, Will Echoles | DT), and Texas A&M (Marcel Reed | QB, Daymion Sanford | LB, Marcus Ratcliffe | S). Southeast Sports+ brings you the big stories all week from Tampa, Florida. Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, & Patrick Walsh report as today's show streams live 3pm-5pmEDT on the WKRGplus+ and on your local station CTV app. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+.
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- Tropical Storm Bertha is one storm a Texas family won't soon forget.
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Tropical Storm Bertha is one storm a Texas family won't soon forget.
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- Florida LB Myles Graham talks upcoming season, experience and more! | Southeast Sports+ LIVE | July
- Runtime
- 8:05
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Florida Linebacker Myles Graham joined Southeast Sports+ to break down this upcoming season with the Florida Gators.
Head Coaches Kalen DeBoer (Alabama), Jon Sumrall (Florida), Pete Golding (Ole Miss), and Mike Elko (Texas A&M) headline Day Three of SEC Media Days 2026. Participating athletes appear with: Alabama (Zabien Brown | DB, Ryan Coleman-Williams | WR, Bray Hubbard, DB), Florida (Jadan Baugh | RB, Myles Graham | LB, Vernell Brown III | WR), Ole Miss (Trinidad Chambliss | QB, Kewan Lacy | RB, Will Echoles | DT), and Texas A&M (Marcel Reed | QB, Daymion Sanford | LB, Marcus Ratcliffe | S). Southeast Sports+ brings you the big stories all week from Tampa, Florida. Gerhard Mathangani, Gabriella Genereaux, & Patrick Walsh report as today's show streams live 3pm-5pmEDT on the WKRGplus+ and on your local station CTV app. Replays of the program are available 24/7 on WKRGplus+.
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- Mobile County Sheriff's Office news conference
- Runtime
- 28:25
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Sheriff Paul Burch is expected to give updates about an investigation into the Prichard Police Department and the arrest of Prichard Police Chief Walter Knight and Major Aaron Tucker
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- Bertha Makes Landfall | Tropical Update WED 3pm 072226
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Tropical Storm Bertha came ashore in St. Bernard Parish, LA with maximum winds around 45 mph. Tropical storm gusts continue along the Alabama Gulf Coast.
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- Changes in Gulf Shores Mardi Gras | News 5 NOW @ 12:45 p.m. 072226
- Runtime
- 7:07
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Prichard's Police Chief has been arrested, Tropical Storm Bertha's effects are being felt across the Gulf Coast and changes could be coming for Gulf Shores Mardi Gras
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- Prichard Police Chief and Major arrested
- Runtime
- 4:43
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Prichard Police Chief Walter Knight and Major Aaron Tucker were arrested Wednesday on charges of theft by deception.
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- Rough Surf and High Winds Continue at the Coast | First Alert Storm Team Midday Bertha Update 072226
- Runtime
- 4:41
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- We are continuing to track Tropical Storm Bertha as it passes just offshore to our south. Today, impacts will be mainly confined to the coastline, closest to Bertha. Tropical storm force winds are likely with Tropical Storm Warnings in place. Surf heights of 8-11 feet are being observed and a High Surf Warning continues for our coastline. There is also a high risk for rip currents with double red flags flying at local beaches. Coastal flooding will be a concern in normal suspect areas around high tide this morning between 5 AM and 8 AM. Scattered rain is possible throughout the day, but the bulk of the heavy tropical rain will stay offshore. Once this pulls away to our west, we return to more of a typical summertime pattern by the end of the week with highs in the mid-90’s and scattered afternoon showers and storms.
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- President Trump decides to support Lebanon | News 5 NOW @ 8:15am (Wednesday) | July 22, 2026
- Runtime
- 8:28
- Date posted
- 24 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
- Title
- Aces for Autism in Miramar Beach, Florida | On the Red Couch | July 22, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:15
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Local News, Weather, Traffic, & Sports
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- FORECAST | Bertha Passes to the South
- Runtime
- 3:56
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- We are continuing to track Tropical Storm Bertha as it passes just offshore to our south. Today, impacts will be mainly confined to the coastline, closest to Bertha. Tropical storm force winds are likely with Tropical Storm Warnings in place. Surf heights of 8-11 feet are being observed and a High Surf Warning continues for our coastline. There is also a high risk for rip currents with double red flags flying at local beaches. Coastal flooding will be a concern in normal suspect areas around high tide this morning between 5 AM and 8 AM. Scattered rain is possible throughout the day, but the bulk of the heavy tropical rain will stay offshore. Once this pulls away to our west, we return to more of a typical summertime pattern by the end of the week with highs in the mid-90’s and scattered afternoon showers and storms.
