WKRG-TV (Mobile, AL)

WKRG-TV is a CBS-affiliated television station that broadcasts on virtual channel 5 and UHF digital channel 20. It is licensed to Mobile, Alabama, and also reaches viewers in Pensacola, Florida. The station is owned by Nexstar Media Group, based in Irving, Texas, and operates alongside the CW affiliate WFNA, which is licensed to Gulf Shores, Alabama. Both stations share facilities with several iHeartMedia radio stations located on Broadcast Drive in southwest Mobile. The transmitter for WKRG-TV is situated in unincorporated Baldwin County, close to Spanish Fort, Alabama.

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MLB reinstates Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson, now eligible for the Hall of Fame

1 day 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.
Senate confirms Troy Meink, former air crewman and space expert, as the new Air Force secretary

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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.
All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson shows up at Bengals’ practice frustrated over contract

1 day ago | wkrg.com | Charlie Goldsmith

CINCINNATI (AP) — A text from head coach Zac Taylor led Bengals All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson to head to Cincinnati, attend Tuesday’s optional team practice as a spectator and speak to reporters. Hendrickson, entering the final year of his contract, has been seeking a new deal and also requested a trade. The Bengals’ front office hasn’t matched what he’s looking for. On Monday, Taylor texted Hendrickson that he’d be fined if he didn’t report to mandatory minicamp next month.
Alabama state employees' usernames and passwords compromised in 'cybersecurity event'

2 days ago | wkrg.com | Ryan Hall

Posted: May 12, 2025 / 10:15 PM CDT Updated: May 12, 2025 / 10:15 PM CDT MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — According to the Alabama governor’s office, a “cybersecurity event” was discovered Friday night. It stated the passwords and usernames of some state employees were compromised. The state of Alabama’s Office of Information Technology stated Monday it is working to minimize any potential impacts to state operations.
33 Teams in 33 Days: Baldwin County Tigers

2 days ago | wkrg.com | Gerhard Mathangani |Simone Eli |Pat O'Donnell

BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Local high school football teams will soon be playing under the Friday night lights. The Baldwin County Tigers are looking to take a big step in year two under head coach Andrew Davis. Baldwin County had some understandable growing pains in the very tough Class 6A Region 1. However, momentum is building for the program this spring. The team is in its first full offseason under Davis and his staff. The continuity has helped with implementing scheme and expectations.
33 Teams in 33 Days: Bayside Academy Admirals

2 days ago | wkrg.com | Pat O'Donnell |Gerhard Mathangani |Simone Eli

DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Local high school football teams are hard at work this offseason as they gear up for the fall. Bayside Academy has plenty of momentum coming off a strong 2024 season. Head coach Barrett Trotter enters his third season with the program. The former Auburn quarterback led the Admirals to nine wins and a trip to the quarterfinal round of the Class 3A playoffs.
Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration

2 days ago | wkrg.com | Wafaa Shurafa |Samy Magdy |Tia Goldenberg

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, offering a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel. Edan Alexander, 21, was the first hostage released since Israel shattered an eight-week ceasefire with Hamas in March and unleashed fierce strikes on Gaza that have killed hundreds of Palestinians.
Weekend Storm Damage caused by 3 Tornadoes & Destructive Wind Gusts

2 days ago | wkrg.com | Ed Bloodsworth

Posted: May 12, 2025 / 06:50 PM CDT Updated: May 12, 2025 / 07:04 PM CDT MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – The National Weather Service Office in Mobile, AL has determined that storm damage this weekend was the result of several tornadoes and extreme wind gusts. DAUPHIN ISLAND WIND DAMAGEEarly Saturday morning, a supercell thunderstorm moved over the east end of Dauphin Island.