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News 5 Now at 8 | February 7, 2025

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2 months ago

February 7, 2025

www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2025-02-07 08:18:44

SUMMARY: Good morning! Welcome to News 5 Now on WKRG’s Facebook page. Today’s top stories include the hiring of former Seahawks OC Ryan Grubb by the University of Alabama, and the Pensacola Blue Angels announcing practice sessions starting April 2nd. Alabama lawmakers are proposing a bill to expand legal protections for police using force. The state executed Demetrius Frasier for a 1991 murder, marking the fourth nitrogen gas execution in Alabama. An 18-year-old has been arrested in the shooting of a 5-year-old boy. Stay tuned for more news updates and our question of the day!

Former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator reunited with Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer, the Blues get ready to practice in Pensacola and a man is in jail after an apartment shooting.

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WKRG News 5 This Morning Song4song winner competition preview

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10 hours ago

March 24, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2025-03-24 07:38:18

SUMMARY: WKRG News 5 is previewing the Song4Song competition, a four-day event in Mobile starting Thursday, designed to showcase local musical talent. Hosted by Dre Day, the event aims to highlight Mobile’s music scene and support emerging entertainers. Although the main competition occurs on Sunday at Soul Kitchen, with tickets required, Thursday through Saturday events at various venues are free and family-friendly. This year’s focus includes diverse genres like country, rock, blues, R&B, hip-hop, and spoken word. The event also honors Montre Slater, a key figure in the local music community.

Dre Day creator and founder of the Song4songmusic platform

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Sunny, dry weather returns to Alabama through the work week. Watching the potential for severe st…

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11 hours ago

March 24, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2025-03-24 06:42:18

SUMMARY: Alabama will experience sunny, dry weather through the workweek after a wet start this morning. Rain is affecting areas south of I-20, particularly in central and southwest Alabama, with occasional thunder but no severe weather. By midday, conditions will improve with temperatures reaching the low 70s. The rest of the workweek will bring beautiful weather, with highs approaching 80°F in many locations. However, there is a potential for severe storms over the weekend, particularly Saturday and Sunday, with the possibility of strong storms and multiple rounds of severe weather. Residents are advised to stay alert.

Sunny, dry weather returns to Alabama through the work week. Watching the potential for severe storms this weekend.

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Severe storms in Alabama: Gusty winds and hail are the main threats in the weather forecast late …

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24 hours ago

March 23, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2025-03-23 17:38:44

SUMMARY: Severe storms are expected across Alabama and surrounding states, with wind gusts over 50 mph and quarter-sized hail as the main threats. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 and Level 2 risk for severe weather, primarily in northwest Alabama. A tornado watch is active for parts of Tennessee and Mississippi, with a tornado warning just north of Memphis. Storms are expected to weaken overnight as they move east. Most areas will experience showers and occasional thunder through early Monday morning, clearing by noon. Temperatures will rise throughout the week, reaching 80°F by Friday with a chance of weekend storms.