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UPDATE: Two arrested in connection to fatal hair salon shooting off Saint Stephens Road
UPDATE (07/06/2020 10:45 AM): Mobile Police have arrested two suspects in connection to the fatal shooting at Phlawless II Hair Salon. Mobile Police took Dyon McCants, 25, and Patricia Jones, 32 into custody Sunday. Both were transported to Metro Jail and charged with murder, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and shooting into an occupied building. […] → Read More
BREAKING: Mother charged after officials say child had broken bones
PRICHARD, Ala (WKRG) — 36-year-old Ardenesa O’Neal is charged with endangering a child. Pricahrd Police say neighbors heard a baby crying inside a nearby home. When officers arrived they called for the Child Advocacy Center detective. The seven-month-old baby was found crying and taken to USA Women’s & Children’s Hospital. The baby was examined and […] → Read More
Child given disturbing doll during Mardi Gras parade in Mississippi
WAVELAND, Miss. (WKRG) — A mother says her 12-year-old daughter was given a black doll with beads around its neck during a Mardi Gras parade in Waveland. Waveland Mayor Mike Smith said on Facebook “that is the most horrible and disgusting act that anyone could do. This person or persons does not represent the wonderful […] → Read More
Big turnout for today’s parades in Mobile
Mobile, Ala. (WKRG) — A big turnout today for both the Pharaohs & Conde Explorers Parade and the Bayport Parading Society Parade with more than 90,000 attending. The crowd count for the B… → Read More
Thunder on the Gulf canceled for Orange Beach
Orange Beach, Ala.(WKRG) — Thunder on the Gulf boat races were set to kickoff the season in April, but officials announced today they are canceling the event. due to some racers opting not to… → Read More
Pensacola man accused of beating child over bad grades
Darryl McRae is charged with cruelty toward a child, a third-degree felony. → Read More
Barbie to introduce “most diverse doll line” yet
Mobile, Ala. (CNN) — Barbie dolls are known for getting makeovers. But, this time, the toys are evolving to better reflect the children who play with them. Barbie says a new release of toys i… → Read More
Reese’s Senior Bowl Caravan to visit Pensacola
Pensacola, Fla. (WKRG) –The Pensacola Blue Wahoos sent a release for you to have a chance to meet future NFL stars. Players will sign autographs and have on-field drills. ” The 2020 Ree… → Read More
Baby Yoda is not actually Yoda
(CNN)– Baby Yoda exploded into the mainstream last year — but it turns out pop culture may be misinformed. Producer Jon Favreau created “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” series f… → Read More
About 5,000 golden eagles winter in eastern U.S.
Golden eagles are back from Canada, spending the winter in the eastern U.S. Researcher Trish Miller said there are probably around 5,000 east of the Mississippi River, compared to estimates of 1,00… → Read More
Pennsylvania toddler shoots sleeping father in the buttocks
ERIE, Pa. – A Pennsylvania father awoke Thursday evening to find out that he had been shot – by his 3-year-old son, police say. According to the Erie Times-News, the 26-year-old father was asl… → Read More
Congressman Matt Gaetz Questions Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Military Response to NAS Pensacola Shooting
Washington, D.C.(WKRG) — Today, in a House Armed Services Committee hearing, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) questioned Secretary of Defense Mark Esper about the current status of the fli… → Read More
NAS Pensacola hosts Wreaths Across America
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Naval Air Station Pensacola will host Wreaths Across America onboard the installation Dec.14 at Barrancas National Cemetery. This year’s event will kick-off at 11 a.m. to re… → Read More
President Trump makes surprise visit to US Troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (AP) – President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to spend time with U.S. troops on Thanksgiving. Trump arrived at Bagram Air Field shortly afte… → Read More
Facebook and Instagram outages on Thanksgiving
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Many users across the country are experiencing issues with Facebook and Instagram on Thursday. A spike in posting issues occurred Thanksgiving morning, according to website Dow… → Read More
154 pounds of bologna seized at border
El Paso, Tx (CNN) — Border officials busted a driver trying to smuggle contraband in from mexico. That contraband? Bologna. Officials questioned a man at a crossing in El Paso after noticing … → Read More
Christmas Parade canceled in Tennessee after float controversy
Troy, Tenn (WPSD) — Troy, Tennessee is a small town in the western part of the state. It’s motto is “nice people live here.” But one family might not agree. The head of the … → Read More
Injuries from a three vehicle accident in Escambia County
Esacmbia County, Fla (WKRG) — The Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a crash that left one man injured. The crash happened on US Highway 98 and State Road 295 at approximately 7:05pm. Officals say two vehicles were stopped for another crash when the driver of a Nissan Altima crashed into the back of one of the other vehicles. One person was taken to Sacred Heart for minor injuries. → Read More
Update to Florida AMBER Alert criteria
Pensacola, Fla (WKRG) — FDLE, in coordination with Florida’s AMBER Review Committee, updated Florida’s AMBER, Missing Child Alert criteria considering changing crime trends and newer technolo… → Read More
President Trump changes primary residence from New York to Florida
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will follow in the well-trod path of many other septuagenarian New Yorkers who have been drawn to Florida’s year-round warmth, sunshine and low taxes. Trump… → Read More