Jeremy Jones

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Multimedia Journalist at WKRG-TV (Mobile, AL)

Multimedia Journalist for @WKRG in Mobile, AL

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Body found in Prichard, police say

20 hours ago | wkrg.com | Pat O'Donnell |Jeremy Jones

PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — A body was found in Prichard, according to Prichard police. News 5 has learned that the body was found under the overpass at the Interstate 165 service road. Prichard Police Department officers are on the scene. A News 5 crew is headed to the location now. This is a developing story. News 5 will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Alabama Bar and Lounge owner receives eviction notice

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Jeremy Jones

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The owner of Alabama Bar and Lounge, Joseph Johnson, was given an eviction notice to leave in 10 days. Vigor High School seniors earn over $16 million in scholarships The bar has been the subject of controversy since a deadly shooting in February and outraged citizens speaking out at a county commission meeting in March. Johnson said despite the outrage, he’s not going anywhere.
Alabama Bar and Lounge owner receives eviction notice

5 days ago | wkrg.com | Jeremy Jones

Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 10:24 PM CDT Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 10:24 PM CDT MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The owner of Alabama Bar and Lounge, Joseph Johnson, was given an eviction notice to leave in 10 days. It was a normal Tuesday afternoon for Joseph Johnson when he went to his bar to conduct regular business. He found an eviction notice taped to the door.
'I got goosebumps': FSU professor recalls decision to cancel class

6 days ago | wkrg.com | Jeremy Jones

Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 08:55 PM CDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 08:56 PM CDT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WKRG) — Florida State University professor and Gulf Shores resident Dr. David Williams is counting his blessings after he canceled his Thursday lecture just hours before the horrific shooting on FSU’s campus. What he thought would be a routine decision to help give students a break for finals may have saved lives.
Mobile residents react to 10 Commandments bill, possibly allowing them in schools

1 week ago | wkrg.com | Jeremy Jones

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill that would require schools to display the 10 Commandments in hallways and other common areas. Even though the bill hasn’t been passed to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed into law, Mobile residents have mixed feelings toward the bill. State Senator Keith Kelley (R-Anniston) proposed Senate Bill 166, which would put up the 10 Commandments along the walls in schools.
Mobile County District Attorney's Office holds annual crime victims vigil

1 week ago | wkrg.com | Jeremy Jones

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The atrium of Government Plaza was lined with photos of murder victims as part of the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office’s observance of National Crime Victims Week. “I was a broken vessel,” Windeer McCall, who lost her son Antonio in 2020, said. “I was in a dark spot, but to God be the glory.”For her and many other families, this was their first time attending the annual vigil. “Don’t let anybody rush your grieving process, you know, grieve, cry, heal,” McCall concluded.
Box truck crashes into motel, Mobile Fire-Rescue responds

2 weeks ago | wkrg.com | Jeremy Jones

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A box truck has crashed into the Budget Inn on Government Street in Mobile. The incident happened Tuesday afternoon and Mobile Fire Rescue Department was called to the scene. WKRG/Jeremy JonesNews 5 also showed up on the scene and found that the truck had pulled through the entrance and pulled some of the brick siding off of the building. This story is developing. News 5 will update this article as more information becomes available.
MAWSS approves resolution to re-open Big Creek Lake, with restrictions

2 weeks ago | wkrg.com | Jeremy Jones

Posted: Apr 7, 2025 / 10:58 PM CDT Updated: Apr 7, 2025 / 10:58 PM CDT MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS) has a plan to reopen Big Creek Lake, but it comes with a catch. “Our number one priority is to protect our water source and keep our rates affordable for our residents,” MAWSS Director Bud McCrory said.
Mobile community gathers to end gun violence on 57th anniversary of MLK's assassination

2 weeks ago | wkrg.com | Jeremy Jones

Posted: Apr 4, 2025 / 09:32 PM CDT Updated: Apr 4, 2025 / 09:38 PM CDT MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile civil rights activist group is calling for an end to gun violence in the Port City and in surrounding areas.
Prichard Water receiver holds town hall to discuss progress made in the water board

2 weeks ago | wkrg.com | Jeremy Jones

Posted: Apr 3, 2025 / 10:48 PM CDT Updated: Apr 3, 2025 / 10:54 PM CDT PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — Court-appointed receiver John Young led a town hall meeting at Sure Word Outreach Ministries to answer questions about the work he’s done since taking the role, and he explained it will take years for the infrastructure to be in good condition.