Debbie Williams

Alabama

A native Alabamian with roots in Coffee County, I started in radio and found my home in TV. Currently covering all things Baldwin County and beyond.

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Talks underway to make deadly Foley intersection safer

1 week ago | wkrg.com | Debbie Williams

Posted: Apr 15, 2025 / 05:42 PM CDT Updated: Apr 15, 2025 / 05:43 PM CDT FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Talks are underway about transferring part of County Road 65 around Airport Road to the City of Foley. Sunday night, two teenagers became the latest victims of a deadly crash near the intersection. The two teens were on an electric scooter when they were hit from behind by the driver of a pickup truck.
Two scooter riders killed in Foley, Alabama accident

1 week ago | wkrg.com | Debbie Williams

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Dollar figures starting to mount up on Baldwin County flash flood damage

1 week ago | wkrg.com | Debbie Williams

Posted: Apr 11, 2025 / 06:28 PM CDT Updated: Apr 11, 2025 / 06:28 PM CDT BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The cities of Spanish Fort and Daphne have declared states of emergency after last weekend’s flooding rains.
Dollar figures starting to mount up on Baldwin County flash flood damage

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Debbie Williams

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The cities of Spanish Fort and Daphne have declared states of emergency after last weekend’s flooding rains. Happy National Pet Day from News 5’s furry family members! Dollar figures are starting to come in on the amount of damage around Baldwin County as flood victims are halfway through a 10-day reporting period, picking up the pieces in towns and around Baldwin County after a ton of rain in a short amount of time.
Foley man arrested on child pornography charges: police

1 week ago | wkrg.com | Debbie Williams

FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Foley Police Department officers have arrested a man on four counts of possession of child pornography, News 5 has learned. According to an FPD news release, an investigation into 31-year-old Christian Andrew Henderson began after detectives became suspicious that he had photos of children in sexual acts on his phone. Officials said they were able to get a search warrant for Henderson’s phone, and it did have child porn on it. Henderson was arrested on Thursday, April 10.
From patrol to pet, 9-year-old lab retires from Gulf Shores PD as top drug dog

1 week ago | wkrg.com | Debbie Williams

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — Off the job and living a dog’s life is the future for part of the most successful drug-fighting duos in the history of the Gulf Shores Police Department. “She could keep working,” said handler Sgt. Stacy McElroy. “I just wanted to give her enough life after work to retire and enjoy life.”Darlin is a black lab with a nose for drugs. Her list of accomplishments is impressive.
From patrol to pet, 9-year-old lab retires from Gulf Shores PD as top drug dog

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Debbie Williams

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — Off the job and living a dog’s life is the future for part of the most successful drug-fighting duos in the history of the Gulf Shores Police Department. “She could keep working,” said handler Sgt. Stacy McElroy. “I just wanted to give her enough life after work to retire and enjoy life.”Darlin is a black lab with a nose for drugs. Her list of accomplishments is impressive.
Washed out roads make Baldwin County travel challenging

2 weeks ago | wkrg.com | Debbie Williams

Posted: Apr 8, 2025 / 07:09 PM CDT Updated: Apr 8, 2025 / 07:09 PM CDT BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) – Barricades and “Road Closed” signs are scattered throughout Baldwin County, making getting around challenging. “I was going to Lowe’s and the road was blocked, so I’m going to have to figure something out,” said one driver detouring through Lake Forest in Daphne.
Washed out roads make Baldwin County travel challenging

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Debbie Williams

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) – Barricades and “Road Closed” signs are scattered throughout Baldwin County, making getting around challenging. “I was going to Lowe’s and the road was blocked, so I’m going to have to figure something out,” said one driver detouring through Lake Forest in Daphne. U.S. Highway 90 between Daphne and Malbis was closed for a second day as crews continue temporary repairs to the west-bound lane that just couldn’t stand up to all that water.
Baldwin County road closures follow river flooding (photos, video)

2 weeks ago | wkrg.com | Debbie Williams

Posted: Apr 7, 2025 / 05:59 PM CDT Updated: Apr 7, 2025 / 05:59 PM CDT BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Roadways are overrun by runaway rivers in Baldwin County. The Styx River is still rising and is expected to crest at more than 20 feet on Tuesday. Until that happens County Road 68 is closed as water flows over the bridge. Just to the east, County Road 64 is also closed.