Kristen Kennedy
WJTV 12 News
Panama City, FL, United States
Contact Kristen
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Kristen:
TROPIC TOPICS: Tracking Invest 98L
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — 98L: The solutions that make more sense are starting to come into focus. There is still a ton of uncertainty as to where the storm will go and how strong the storm will be. There is some uncertainty as to the timeline as well mainly as to forward speed of […] → Read More
WATCH LIVE: Tropic Topics – Effects of Fred and Current Conditions
Tropical Storm Fred moved through the area this week. Leaving some to wonder "wait was that a Hurricane"? Chief Ross will talk explain the answer to that question and more on Tropic Topics. → Read More
What is a Rip Current? A Guide to Understanding and Surviving Rip Currents
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — The world’s most beautiful beaches, that’s what we call this area. In fact, our name here at News 13 reflects that WMBB. Our beaches however come with a risk and that’s rip currents. Thanks to the double sandbar formation along the shore we get many different types of setups […] → Read More
Superintendent goes eye-to-eye in show of support for Cabot elementary student
The superintendent of Cabot Public Schools named a kindergartener an honorary superintendent of the day Tuesday. → Read More
Flash flooding threat continues for parts of central and southwest Arkansas through Thursday night
The threat for flash flooding continues throughout the day Wednesday and Thursday as multiple rounds of rain are still in the forecast. Where heavy rain falls, flash flooding may occur as the ground is already supersaturated from rainfall Monday and Tuesday. The Arkansas Storm Team breaks down the threat and safety guidelines, here. → Read More
Newsfeed Now: DA says deputies were ‘justified’ in shooting Andrew Brown Jr.; Senate debates paid leave policy
Weekdays at 10:30 a.m. CST/11:30 a.m. EST, Newsfeed Now will be streaming the top stories in the U.S. utilizing our newsrooms across the country. If you miss the live report, you’ll be able to see a replay minutes after the stream ends. → Read More
Isolated severe storms possible across the western half of Arkansas today
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A round of storms coming into Arkansas later this afternoon to the evening hours has the potential to develop a couple severe storms, mainly across the western half of Arkansas. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a MARGINAL (5%) RISK for severe storms in parts of central and west Arkansas. Locations […] → Read More
Flood Watch for parts of central and southwest Arkansas through Thursday morning
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Several rounds of showers and storms will be possible through Wednesday night. With more rainfall on the way, amounts could be larger when heavy rain falls over west to central Arkansas. This will lead to the threat of flooding as the ground is already saturated from rainfall Monday. 1 to 3 […] → Read More
EF-1 tornado from last night’s storms confirmed in Crawford County
Severe storms ravaged the Natural State last night and this morning. Storm reports consisted of mainly thunderstorm wind damage with trees falling and power lines downed in several counties. A tornado was confirmed in far west Arkansas. → Read More
Food Truck Friday: Week 4 features 4 local businesses on May 7
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Simmons Bank Arena announced Tuesday four food trucks will be featured Friday, May 7 for Food Truck Friday. This week’s featured food trucks include Riverside Grocery, Smoke Beast BBQ, The Boil and Our Mobile Kitchen. Food Truck Friday will happen from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Simmons Bank Arena […] → Read More
Tornado Watch issued for parts of south and southeast Arkansas until 6 p.m.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas until 6 p.m. Isolated severe storms remain possible as a cold front moves into a very warm and unstable environment. → Read More
Severe storms overnight produce damage across the state
A line of severe storms developed ahead of an incoming cold front across west Arkansas Monday night, May 3. These storms charged into central and east Arkansas during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 4, threatening large hail and damaging wind gusts. Storm reports listed... → Read More
Severe storms overnight produce damage across the state
A line of severe storms developed ahead of an incoming cold front across west Arkansas Monday night, May 3. These storms charged into central and east Arkansas during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 4, threatening large hail and damaging wind gusts. Storm reports listed... → Read More
Boil order issued in parts of Monticello
The order was issued as a precautionary measure due to the possibility that contaminated water might have entered the distribution system because of a loss in normal system pressure. → Read More
AG Rutledge: Scammers are phishing for personal information with text message click bait
It’s always exciting to get the text message alert that your package has arrived – but what if you didn’t order anything? → Read More
Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories issued in north Arkansas ahead of a cold Thursday morning
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Wednesday night (4/21) into Thursday morning (4/22), temperatures will be dropping into the frost/freeze range across north Arkansas. A Freeze Warning has been issued for north central Arkansas where temperatures are likely to get down to freezing. A Frost Advisory has been issued for northwest and northeast Arkansas where temperatures will […] → Read More
CANCELED: UAMS Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for April 22 in Camden, plans to reschedule
CAMDEN, Ark. – the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is canceling the April 22 Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic set for Camden but is planning to reschedule for a later date. UAMS is currently working with community partners to determine a better date for vaccinations in Camden. → Read More
Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks during early morning hours of April 22
From January to April, there hasn't been any major meteor showers. Late April, however, provides an end to this "meteor drought" as the Lyrid meteor shower occurs. The Lyrid meteor shower is usually active each year from April 16-25. This year's expected peak will by during the pre-dawn hours of Thursday, April 22. April 23 may also be good for viewing, too. → Read More
Union County kidnapping victim found dead, suspect in custody
A Union County man is in custody after investigators say a possible kidnapping turned into a homicide. → Read More
LR Board of Directors passes ordinance to ban drag racing
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — During the City of Little Rock Board of Directors meeting an ordiance that was proposed to ban drag racing was passed. The ordinance bans drag racing, dangerous caravans and vehicular trespassing was passed by the board. The ordinance would issue up to a $1,000 fine for offenses committed. View the full […] → Read More