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Singer from Mobile competing national finals in New York
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — This weekend you can help a local performer reach his dreams. Chris Richie, 23, of Mobile, is one of ten finalists in the Next Gen National Finals. He will perform Sunday afternoon at the Lincoln Center in New York. The Next Gen competition is sponsored by the American Pops Orchestra with […] → Read More
City approves plan for Corps building on Civic Center property
On Tuesday, the Mobile City Council approved a 100-year lease that will pave the way for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to build a six-story building on a portion of the Civic Center property downtown. → Read More
‘MOBSTERS’ give back to the game they love
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — They call themselves the Mobile MOBSTERS, Mobile Organized Baseball Society Teaching Every Relevant Skill. The MOBSTERS are a group of former college and pro players giving back to the game by holding a series of clinics for inner city high schools. Joe Connick started the MOBSTERS. He is an administrator at […] → Read More
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson releases proposes annexation maps
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson released boundaries for four potential annexation areas for the city Wednesday. Depending on which map is approved by the city council, Mobile’s population could grow by anywhere from 16,700 to 26,100 residents. → Read More
Austal changes course, diversification may have saved hundreds of jobs in Mobile
When Austal USA was not selected in April 2020 by the Pentagon to build a frigate for the U.S. Navy, many worried about the future of Mobile’s largest industrial employer. → Read More
Mayor Sandy Stimpson worries about incorporation in West Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson continues to push for annexation of areas west of the city and said Mobile’s window to do so may be closing. Stimpson made annexation a focal point of his message at the annual State of the City/County event Wednesday at the Mobile Convention Center. Stimpson said if […] → Read More
Pickleball ‘addicting’ to Gulf Coast players
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — If you go by Lott Park in Daphne any day, just about any time, you’ll hear the sound of pickleball being played. Pickleball combines aspects of tennis, badminton and ping pong into a sport that’s taking the country, and the Gulf Coast, by storm. And when players talk about the game, […] → Read More
WKRG News 5 sets through the years
As News 5 launches a new set this week, Peter Albrecht looks at many of the old sets in WKRG history. Can you spot Max Goodman, Tommy Young, Jack Drees, Bob Grip, Curt Fonger, Bob Stuart, Kellie Jones, Meris Norman and more? → Read More
Lawmakers call for investigation into firing of Bishop State’s president
Mobile’s legislative delegation demand answers after the termination of Bishop State Community College Interim President, Lawrence Brandyburg. → Read More
Senate candidates have different views on I-10 Bayway Bridge project
The three Republican frontrunners for US Senate have different views on Bayway Bridge project → Read More
Poll analysis: Can Ivey avoid runoff?
A new WKRG-TV Nexstar Broadcasting poll shows there is little doubt incumbent Governor Kay Ivey will finish first in next week’s Republican primary. → Read More
No debates – political cowardice or cunning strategy?
It’s an election that features a U.S. Senate seat open for the first time in 36 years, and a Governor’s race with eight challengers of an incumbent within her own party. But when Alabama voters go to the polls Tuesday, they will do so without seeing any televised statewide debates in either of these unique races. → Read More
Mooney retires after 47 years at
WKRG-TV Operations Manager Dave Mooney worked his last day Tuesday, after 47 years on the job at the TV station. → Read More
Clock ticking down on Alabama gambling bill
A comprehensive gambling bill has a few more legislative days to get through the Alabama Legislature and to voters for their approval this fall. → Read More
Timeline of Senior Bowl, Azalea Trail Maids controversy
Timeline of events in controversy surrounding the Azalea Trail Maids and the Senior Bowl → Read More
Public housing projects disappearing in Mobile
Large public housing projects are disappearing from Mobile with low income families using vouchers to live all across the city → Read More
Former Alabama football star faces life in prison for defrauding NFL health care plan
Former LeFlore star Robert McCune has become the latest retired NFL player to plead guilty to defrauding the league’s health care benefit program by submittting false claims for medical equipment. → Read More
Alabama Football player, Mobile native Keith McCants dead at 53
Mobile native Keith McCants, a star linebacker at the University of Alabama and the fourth pick of the 1990 NFL draft, has died. → Read More
Mobile Sports Hall of Famer Coleman dies
Mobile Sports Hall of Famer Billy Coleman has died at age 83. → Read More
Four candidates to challenge Stimpson
Qualifying has ended for Mobile municipal candidates. Four challengers are opposing Mayor Sandy Stimpson → Read More