SUMMARY: Greg Phillips, a former Alabama football defensive back from Mobile, runs ultra marathons—races longer than the standard 26.2 miles. He has completed 20 ultra marathons, often tackling 100-mile races that take over 24 hours, pushing both physical and mental limits. Phillips embraces the solitude and challenge of these grueling events, often run on remote trails without crowds. Motivated by family history of heart disease and personal health struggles, including gaining 100 pounds after college, he uses ultrarunning to transform himself. Documenting his journey in his book *In the Storm*, Phillips is now preparing for a 200-mile race.

Former Alabama defensive back completes almost four marathons in a day

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SUMMARY: Walmart agreed to pay \$10 million to settle an FTC lawsuit for allowing scammers to use its in-store money transfer services to defraud customers between 2013 and 2018, with new anti-fraud measures required. Florida animal shelters will waive adoption fees this weekend through the Petco Love Mega Pet Adoption Event. AAA predicts a record 72 million travelers during the upcoming Fourth of July period. Panini America replaces Reese’s as the new title sponsor of Mobile’s Senior Bowl, set for January 31, 2026. The Our City Our Future telethon continues supporting the South Alabama Boys and Girls Club. The Blue Angels air show is coming soon, with viewers sharing favorite moments. Discussion continues on whether to rename US naval ships Megar Evers and Harvey Mil. News 5 Now airs updates throughout the day.

Walmart agreed to pay $10-million dollars to settle a lawsuit where scammers to use its in-store money transfer services to defraud people, Triple A is predicting a record number of travelers ahead of the 4th of July travel period, and the “Our City, Our Future” Telethon continues today until 7 pm.

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SUMMARY: Hot and stormy impact days are expected today and Thursday, with heat advisories in effect and strong thunderstorms possible. Today’s temperatures in the metro area could reach 96°F, with heat index values up to 108 in spots like Tuscaloosa. Thursday will see slightly lower temperatures but still triple-digit heat index readings and a better chance of widespread storms. There is a slight severe weather risk in parts of eastern and southeastern Alabama, with potential damaging wind gusts from storms. Rain chances are moderate through the weekend, which should help lower temperatures closer to typical levels by Sunday into next week.

Hot & Stormy Impact Days ahead

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