Amber Grigley
WKRG
Mobile, AL, United States
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‘I hope this time they step up to the plate and fix it’: Spring Hill College investigates rape allegations
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — An investigation creating a heavy demand for Spring Hill College to do more to keep students safe. This after a student took to social media saying that she was raped in her dorm, by another student. News 5’s Amber Grigley spoke with a student this evening who said this isn’t the […] → Read More
‘He didn’t have to die like this’: Family of murdered Prichard man searching for answers
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — A family is left searching for answers tonight after a man was murdered this morning in Prichard. A family member said her nephew was killed by someone close to him. The aunt told WKRG News 5’s Chief Photojournalist Jason Garcia that her nephew was killed by someone he more than likely […] → Read More
A Football Game Like No Other: Gulf Coast Challenge kicks off this weekend
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG ) — For decades, Mobile has hosted football games at Ladd-Peebles Stadium featuring Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It’s now known as the Gulf Coast Challenge, and for the first time, thanks to Covid, the game will be played in the spring and will feature an HBCU against an in-state school. It’s […] → Read More
Salon trucks bill on its way to Alabama Senate
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – An Alabama bill passed the House Thursday that will allow the beauty industry to take their business to the streets — bringing mobile salons conveniently throughout the state. “Beauty and Barber folks. This is where everybody comes, it’s the place to come in the neighborhood,” said State Representative Barbara Drummond. One […] → Read More
Shooting reported in Prichard early Sunday morning
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — Prichard Police responded to a report of a shooting early Sunday morning. According to the Mobile County “My Community” map, the incident was reported just before 4:30 Sunday morning on Hickman Street. No word yet on what may have happened. We’ve reached out to Prichard Police for more information. → Read More
‘I beg you, please go get the vaccine,’ AL state rep urges African Americans to get the vaccine
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A post made by local State Representative Barbara Drummond on Facebook expressing the pain of losing more than 20 loved ones due to COVID-19. Her message was very clear in stressing the importance of getting the vaccine, especially for African Americans who are still hesitant to get vaccinated. “I have taken […] → Read More
‘When I saw VP Kamala Harris, I thought I can do anything:’ Daughter and mother react to the historic inauguration
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Young girls of color across the country are feeling inspired after witnessing Kamala Harris become the first woman, the first African American, and the first person of South Asian descent to become U.S. Vice President. News 5’s Amber Grigley caught up with an 8-year-old who says this historical inauguration really proved […] → Read More
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Medical experts fear what the future holds as covid numbers keep rising. We saw a spike in April and July. Unfortunately, the daily numbers that we are seeing now are driving close to what we saw in April and if we stay on this trend, we will outpace what we saw […] → Read More
2 New Hampshire towns cast votes after midnight
Two tiny New Hampshire communities that vote for president just after the stroke of midnight on Election Day have cast their ballots. → Read More
‘It’s just senseless:’ Prichard family seeking answers after a man was shot dead in home Semler St.
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — A Prichard family is searching for answers after a man was found shot to death inside of a home on Semler Street. Family members of 25-year-old Travon Thomas tell me it was his grandmother who walked in and found him lying on the floor on Wednesday morning. Due to the circumstances […] → Read More
‘Black Voters Matter’ tour final push to reach Black voters before general elections
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The “Black Voters Matter” tour made its first stop in Mobile Friday afternoon at Mardi Gras Park. The national voter outreach initiative is to reach Black voters in the weeks leading up to Election Day. Black voters matter — that’s the message this group has been spreading all across the state […] → Read More
Alabama seeing shortage in teachers due to COVID-19
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A lingering issue with teacher shortages across Alabama has now reached an all-time high. Schools statewide are seeing a major decline in teachers and school officials say the pandemic is the blame. The pandemic has introduced a new form of learning statewide. Many districts have adopted remote learning versus traditional in-person […] → Read More
How to avoid getting scammed through Hurricane Sally donations
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Donations are pouring in from all over to assist those affected by Hurricane Sally, but scammers are making yet another move to take from those in need. “We have seen in the past couple of days Facebook posts asking people for money for GoFundMe accounts that weren’t there three or four […] → Read More
How to avoid ‘Storm Chasers’ while repairing your home after Hurricane Sally
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — As people rush to get damage to their property taken care of after Hurricane Sally, scammers are waiting! One woman and her husband tell WKRG News 5’s Amber Grigley, that out-of-state contractors are flocking to our area like fleas, offering services at a cheaper rate but a bigger headache in […] → Read More
Bob’s Downtown Diner helps people affected by Hurricane Laura
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — One downtown restaurant hit the road Wednesday morning to help our friends impacted by Hurricane Laura. For a little more than a week, folks have been dropping off donations at Bob’s Downtown Diner. Living on the coast during hurricane season can be very tough on familes. Fortunately, Mobile dodged Hurricane Laura, […] → Read More
Prichard District 4 City Council candidates give voters one last push before heading to the polls
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — We’re just days away from finding out who will take on new roles in the City of Prichard. This municipal election has sparked a lot of attention, specifically one name has caught national attention in the past. All eyes are on Prichard to see which direction the city’s leadership is heading. […] → Read More
‘You just never know:’ Parents concerned after Saraland student tests positive for COVID-19
SARALAND, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s been only one day since Saraland City Schools reopened, and a Saraland High School student has already tested positive for COVID-19. This positive case has impacted five other students. “Shocked when I first heard it, but when they explained it put me at ease a little bit,” Andrew Mosley said. […] → Read More
Mobile Fire Capt. Keelan Howard retiring after 35 years of service
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) Capt. Keelan Howard announced on Thursday his retirement, following 35 years of dedicated service to MFRD and the citizens of Mobile. The announcement was posted on MFRD Facebook page accompanied by celebratory comments from citizens congratulating and thanking Howard for his service. LATEST STORIES: → Read More
Daphne’s Mayor Dane Haygood will not run for re-election
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Daphne Mayor Dane Haygood announced Thursday on social media that he will not run for re-election. He’s been mayor for eight years. Four people are running for Mayor in Daphne. The election is on August 25th. LATEST STORIES: → Read More
Prichard Mayor addresses renaming street to Black Live Matter Street
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — A ceremony to rename a street in Prichard “Black Lives Matter” Street has been halted after the mayor said a few council members moved forward with a plan before it was finalized. The mayor tells News 5’s Amber Grigley he supports renaming the street, but it must be done the right […] → Read More