WFNA-TV (Gulf Shores, AL)

WFNA is a CW-affiliated TV station operating on virtual channel 55 and UHF digital channel 25, catering to audiences in Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, Florida. It holds a license for Gulf Shores, Alabama. Owned by Nexstar Media Group, it operates alongside WKRG-TV, a CBS affiliate based in Mobile, creating a duopoly in the region. Both stations share studio facilities with multiple iHeartMedia radio stations located on Broadcast Drive in southwest Mobile, while WFNA's transmission tower is situated near Robertsdale.

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#65065

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#12802

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Ball man arrested for first-degree rape following April incident

1 day ago | wkrg.com | Kelvin Spears

Posted: May 15, 2025 / 03:38 PM CDT Updated: May 15, 2025 / 03:38 PM CDT BALL, La. (WNTZ) — A Ball man is facing a charge of first-degree rape following an investigation that began last month in Rapides Parish. On April 25, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of possible criminal sexual conduct in the 4000 block of Lincoln Road.
Alexandria cleaning pro shares cleaning hacks

1 day ago | wkrg.com | Kelvin Spears

ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – When it comes to cleaning, Jae Franklin has it down to a science — and a bit of soul. The 30-year-old Alexandria native and owner of Key Elements Residential Cleaning Services recently sat down with FOX48 WNTZ to share five of her favorite cleaning tips that even seasoned homeowners may not know.
Mobile man accused of shooting and killing sister's boyfriend in court Wednesday

2 days ago | wkrg.com | Jeremy Jones

Posted: May 14, 2025 / 05:20 PM CDT Updated: May 14, 2025 / 05:24 PM CDT MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Testimony in court Wednesday detailed what led 19-year-old Damion Blackman to reportedly shoot and kill his sister’s boyfriend at their home in February. Blackman stood before a judge for his preliminary hearing Wednesday morning as testimony unfolded.
MLB reinstates Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson, now eligible for the Hall of Fame

2 days ago | wkrg.com | Jeremy Tanner

(NEXSTAR) – Major League Baseball decided Tuesday to reinstate both Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them both eligible for the Hall of Fame. The about-face comes decades after Rose, who holds the record for most hits, was banned from the game after an investigation found evidence that he had been betting while managing the Cincinnati Reds.
Alabama nonprofit art studio that celebrates the autism community hit by Trump cuts to NEA

2 days ago | wkrg.com | Drew Taylor

Posted: May 13, 2025 / 10:34 PM CDT Updated: May 13, 2025 / 10:34 PM CDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A nonprofit group dedicated to offering a space for autistic people to make and display their art is looking to the community for help after losing thousands of dollars in funding due to significant cuts the Trump administration has made to the National Endowment for the Arts.
Fishermen raise concerns over dredging in Mobile Bay, claim it is destroying sea life

2 days ago | wkrg.com | Jeremy Jones

BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (WKRG) — Fishermen are sounding the alarm on the dredging methods used in Mobile Bay. Several fishermen said they can already feel the negative effects of it. And with these setbacks, it is directly impacting their livelihood. Video captured from an ALEA chopper showed continued dredging methods in Mobile Bay. The black sludge in the video from the boat is going back into the water, which is what many fishermen said makes it extremely difficult to catch seafood.
Senate confirms Troy Meink, former air crewman and space expert, as the new Air Force secretary

2 days ago | wkrg.com | Lolita Baldor

by: LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press Posted: May 13, 2025 / 07:07 PM CDT Updated: May 13, 2025 / 07:07 PM CDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday easily confirmed Troy Meink as the secretary of the Air Force, putting a former KC-135 tanker aircraft navigator and space expert in charge of the service.
Hawley grills insurance executives about cutting disaster payouts

2 days ago | wkrg.com | Alexander Bolton

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), the chair of the Senate Homeland Security subcommittee that oversees disaster management, vented his frustration Tuesday at a hearing where he grilled the executives of two major insurance companies about cutting hurricane- and other disaster-related payments.
MLB reinstates Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson, now eligible for the Hall of Fame

3 days ago | wkrg.com | Jeremy Tanner

(NEXSTAR) – Major League Baseball decided Tuesday to reinstate both Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them both eligible for the Hall of Fame. The about-face comes decades after Rose, who holds the record for most hits, was banned from the game after an investigation found evidence that he had been betting while managing the Cincinnati Reds.
5 takeaways from Trump’s day in Saudi Arabia

3 days ago | wkrg.com | Alex Gangitano |Brett Samuels

President Trump made his first stop on his Middle East swing in Saudi Arabia Tuesday, where he received a warm welcome from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and top U.S. and Saudi business leaders. Trump secured hundreds of billions in investments from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and took steps to reframe relations with the Middle East, including taking a softer tone – while still offering a stern tone – in Iran following the regime change.