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Brief Showers Today, More Widespread Rain Monday & Tuesday: Sunday Morning Forecast 12/8/2024

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2024-12-08 07:55:35

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Grant Skinner forecasts a cold start on Sunday morning, but temperatures will rise to around 70°F by afternoon as high pressure shifts eastward. This shift will bring warmth and moisture ahead of anticipated showers and storms on Monday and Tuesday due to a stalled cold front. Current temperatures range from 34°F to 45°F. Light showers may occur in areas northwest of I-65, with an 80% chance of rain expected on Monday and Tuesday. Following this wet period, drier and cooler conditions will settle in midweek, with temperatures dropping into the 30s by Thursday and Friday.

We are starting this morning cold, but not as cold as yesterday morning. Most places are starting in the 40’s, and there are scattered clouds. Today, as high pressure shifts to the east, we will see a shift to a south wind bringing warmth and moisture to the News 5 area. Cloud cover will continue to build, and highs will push at around 70°. Some brief showers are possible mainly in our northwestern spots, but that rain chance remains small. Overnight Sunday into Monday as a cold front approaches the area and stalls, rain chances will starkly increase with more widespread showers and storms possible on Monday and Tuesday. Isolated flash flooding is possible as multiple rounds of showers and storms move through the area. After the cold front eventually passes Tuesday night into Wednesday, much cooler and drier air will begin to push into the area. Lows will be back in the 30’s to end next week with highs in the 50’s.

The WKRG News 5 First Alert Storm Team covers part of southeast Mississippi, southwestern Alabama, and northwest Florida. You can also view the full Sunday morning forecast for the Gulf Coast here: https://tinyurl.com/5dp9smer
Follow Meteorologist Grant Skinner on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wkrggrant

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Republicans push to finish southern border wall | National

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January 24, 2025

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square – 2025-01-24 12:07:00

SUMMARY: Republican senators are pushing for enhanced border security measures, including funding to complete the southern border wall. Sen. Katie Britt reintroduced the WALL Act, proposing $25 billion for construction, funded by fines on illegal immigrants and eliminating their access to certain taxpayer benefits. Sen. John Barrasso also introduced a border wall bill, utilizing unspent COVID-19 relief funds. Both lawmakers argue that securing the border is essential for national security, highlighting the increase in illegal crossings and dangerous criminals under the Biden administration. The Department of Homeland Security has also reinstated Trump-era policies to manage migration.

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News 5 Now at 8 | January 17, 2025

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January 17, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2025-01-17 08:26:52

SUMMARY: In today’s News 5 segment, Shamani Baker and guest Grant Skinner discuss local news stories, including a mobile truck fire captured on video and a proposed Florida bill aimed at protecting pets during disasters. They also cover the case of a woman charged with shooting her husband and the family’s hope for closure after a missing person was found. The pair engages with viewers on their favorite video game consoles and upcoming events, including the Martin Luther King Day celebration. The weather forecast hints at potential wintry precipitation next week. Tune in for details on the news and weather updates.

A pickup truck in flames last night near a storefront in West Mobile, a bill filed to protect dogs during disasters, and a woman’s family says her body should have been found sooner.

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National law enforcement staffing shortage continues, Daphne PD seeking more officers

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January 16, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2025-01-16 19:37:50

SUMMARY: Law enforcement agencies nationwide, including Daphne, are facing significant staffing shortages, with the Daphne Police Department currently having six openings. Chief Brian Gosby highlighted that this situation strains officers, who spend around 90% of their time responding to calls rather than proactive policing. Contributing factors include a negative national perception of police and concerns among experienced officers about legal repercussions. A 2024 survey reveals over 70% of police agencies find recruiting new officers more challenging than five years ago, and the number of qualified applicants has also diminished, with departments unwilling to compromise standards to address the shortages.

The City of Daphne, like many other communities nationwide, is dealing with a shortage of police officers.
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