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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 1h

A man accused of dragging a man two miles to his death in Tillmans Corner says he didn't know the victim was under his SUV.

Man accused of dragging victim 2 miles to his death enters plea | WKRG.com

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A man accused of dragging a man two miles to his death says he didn’t know the victim was under his SUV. Jacob Cross, 30, was crying as he entered the courtroom today fo…

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 2h

Digital Reporter Summer Poole and Multimedia Journalist Mya Falgout represented WKRG News 5 today at Spring Hill College's Career Fair!
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"We've had so many people come up and grab internship forms!" Mya says.
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Glad to hear it!
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Thanks to SHC for the invitation.

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 2h

The Titan submersible did not meet manufacturing safety standards, according to a Wednesday report from the National Transportation Safety Board.

OceanGate: NTSB report faults vessel's manufacturing in Titan implosion | WKRG.com

The disappearance of the Titan off Canada in 2023 led to a search that garnered worldwide attention.

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 2h

A U.S. citizen says armed Border Patrol agents snatched him off a Chicago street in broad daylight early Wednesday morning.

Video: Chicago native says armed agents abducted him and questioned citizenship | WKRG.com

A U.S. citizen says armed Border Patrol agents snatched him off a Chicago street in broad daylight early Wednesday morning.

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 3h

It was expected to make a comeback, and it did. State lawmakers are once again faced with a contentious bill that stirred up fierce debate last session.

Florida lawmakers revisit medical malpractice bill | WKRG.com

It was expected to make a comeback, and it did. State lawmakers are once again faced with a contentious bill that stirred up fierce debate last session.

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 3h

BREAKING: Two local teenagers have been arrested after a Sunday night shooting in Foley, News 5 has confirmed.

Foley shooting leads to 2 arrests | WKRG.com

FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Two local teenagers have been arrested in connection with a Sunday night shooting in Foley, News 5 has learned. Amiid Dujari Houston, 20, of Foley, was shot Oct. 12 on the 1000…

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 3h

Discount supermarket chain Aldi is once again offering a Thanksgiving meal deal designed to buck inflation: $40 for a traditional spread that feeds 10 people.

Aldi announces Thanksgiving meal deal: $40 to feed 10 people | WKRG.com

Aldi is selling “21 total products and ingredients” that the buyer prepares for this year’s Turkey Day.

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 4h

TRAFFIC ALERT: Heading toward South Sage Avenue in Mobile? Consider a detour to avoid this crash site.

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 4h

Tuscaloosa County investigators say evidence suggests a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday is justified.

Man crashes car into Hale County home before fatal police chase in Tuscaloosa | WKRG.com

TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – Tuscaloosa County investigators say evidence suggests a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday is justified. At 2:23 a.m. Wednesday, Hale County Law enforc…

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 4h

A Daphne doctor previously convicted of medical and bank fraud now faces new charges.

Convicted Daphne pain doctor faces new perjury charges | WKRG.com

DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Daphne doctor, previously convicted of medical and bank fraud, is now facing new charges. Mugshot of Rassan Tarabein. (Mobile County Sheriff’s Office) Rassan Tarabein …

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 4h

An attempted murder suspect has turned himself in to the Atmore Police Department, News 5 has learned.

Atmore attempted murder suspect turns himself in | WKRG.com

ATMORE, Ala. (WKRG) — An attempted murder suspect has turned himself in to the Atmore Police Department, News 5 has learned. According to an APD news release, 29-year-old Brandon James McNeal’…

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 4h

A portion of a Santa Rosa County road was temporarily closed due to a nearby brush fire. Here's what to know.

Brush fire closes portion of Santa Rosa County road | WKRG.com

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A portion of a Santa Rosa County road was temporarily closed due to a nearby brush fire. According to county officials, the 6100 block of East Bay Boulevard was blo…

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 4h

Family members of legendary actress Diane Keaton, who passed away Saturday at the age of 79, revealed the Oscar-winning actress died during a battle with pneumonia, according to multiple media reports.

Family members share Diane Keaton's cause of death | WKRG.com

Family members of legendary actress Diane Keaton, who passed away Saturday at the age of 79, revealed the Oscar-winning actress died during a battle with pneumonia, according to multiple media repo…

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 4h

A father-and-son duo in Northwest Florida has been arrested in connection with a child porn investigation.

Laurel Hill father, son arrested in connection to child porn investigation | WKRG.com

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a father and son in connection with a child pornography investigation. According to a WCSO news release, 24-yea…

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 5h

Rep. Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) on Wednesday condemned a symbol on the wall of his Washington, D.C., office, which was reportedly a swastika in the middle of a U.S. flag.

Rep. Dave Taylor condemns swastika symbol in office | WKRG.com

Rep. Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) on Wednesday condemned a symbol on the wall of his Washington, D.C., office, which was reportedly a swastika in the middle of a U.S. flag.

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 5h

The world is on track to add nearly two months of dangerous superhot days each year by the end of the century.

The world is on track to add 57 superhot days a year, but it could have been worse: Study | WKRG.com

The world is on track to add nearly two months of dangerous superhot days each year by the end of the century.

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 6h

A new bill was proposed that, if passed, would require parental consent for minors to receive treatment for certain sexually transmitted diseases.

Florida bill would require minors to get parental consent for STD testing | WKRG.com

A new bill was proposed that, if passed, would require parental consent for minors to receive treatment for certain sexually transmitted diseases.

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 7h

Will the fate of Alabama’s congressional map come down to one Supreme Court decision?

Will a redistricting decision in Louisiana impact Alabama's maps? | WKRG.com

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Will the fate of Alabama’s congressional map come down to one Supreme Court decision? The highest court in the land heard a Louisiana redistricting case today, …

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 8h

Publix issued a recall on one lot of ice cream distributed to various stores across six states, according to a Wednesday release.

Publix recalls ice cream distributed to Florida stores | WKRG.com

Publix issued a recall on one lot of ice cream distributed to various stores across six states, according to a Wednesday release.

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 9h

Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military further from the seat of its power.

Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules | WKRG.com

Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American milit…

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 10h

The J.M. Smucker Company is suing Trader Joe's accusing the grocery chain of infringing trademarks tied to its Uncrustables product.

Smucker–Trader Joe's lawsuit: TJ's sued over 'dupe' Uncrustables product | WKRG.com

The lawsuit also acknowledged Trader Joe’s use of blue packaging is similar to Smucker’s trademarked branding.

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 11h

A new car will now set you back more than $50,000, a milestone that highlights America's widening economic divide.

Average new car price crosses $50,000 mark for the first time | WKRG.com

New car buyers paid an average of $50,080 in September — a record driven largely by luxury shoppers.

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 12h

A new study suggests that Chicago's iconic sidewalk rat hole is likely not the imprint of a rat at all.

'Chicago Rat Hole' is not imprint of rat, study suggests | WKRG.com

A new study suggests that the iconic “Chicago Rat Hole” is actually the imprint of a squirrel, rather than a rat.

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 13h

Actor Rudy Youngblood, who starred in Mel Gibson's "Apocalypto," was arrested Wednesday in Belton, Texas, police have confirmed.

Actor Rudy Youngblood arrested in Texas | WKRG.com

The 2006 film “Apocalypto” was his first big screen role.

WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 14h

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is poised to fill a vacancy in the House left by her father, the late Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva, but her swearing-in has been unexpectedly delayed.

Rep.-elect Grijalva's swearing-in delayed amid controversy | WKRG.com

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is poised to fill a vacancy in the House left by her father, the late Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva, but her swearing-in has been unexpectedly delayed.