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Tax Free Shopping Begins At Midnight

Stores are ready for the crowds expected this weekend.

08/04/2011 6:14 PM

Ala. Immigration Law Hurting Hispanic Businesses

Alabama's immigration law doesn't take effect until September 1, but its already having a negative impact on the hispanic population in the state - enough to shut down local businesses.

08/03/2011 11:26 PM
Grant To Help Keep Veterans From Ending Up On The Street

Mobile and Baldwin counties are receiving a $600,000 grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs to help veterans from ending up homeless.

07/27/2011 9:07 PM
Alabama Jobless Rate Increases

Alabama's unemployment rate has risen for the third straight month.

07/22/2011 1:34 PM
BP Wants To Stop Paying Oil Spill Victims

BP is arguing that most victims of last year's Gulf oil spill should not get any more payouts for future losses because the hardest-hit areas are recovering and the economy is growing.

07/08/2011 7:10 PM
Help Needy Children Get Much Needed School Supplies

Parents are starting to shop for back to school supplies, but not everyone can afford them. That's where you come in.

07/05/2011 4:59 PM
New RetroTV Lineup

Fans of Retro Television, which can be seen on our Subchannel 5-3, will notice a new lineup.

06/27/2011 11:45 PM
Emergency Need For Type O Blood

O-negative is used by trauma patients, because it is the blood type that can be use by any patient. About 85% of Americans can use O-positive. LifeSouth is holding several blood drives Saturday and Sunday.

06/24/2011 9:37 PM
Goodbye Kimberly Curth

After nine years at WKRG, Kimberly Curth is headed to Nashville.

06/22/2011 11:59 PM
Aide Says Governor Will Sign 20-Week Abortion Ban

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley plans to sign a bill that bans abortions at 20 weeks and longer into a pregnancy.

06/14/2011 8:41 PM
RTV Off The Air Until Monday

We apologize for any inconvenience.

06/10/2011 4:56 PM
Lower Insurance Rates May Now Be Possible

There's time, effort and money involved--and there is hope.

06/09/2011 12:45 AM
Bentley Will Sign Immigration Bill Tomorrow

The bill will allow police to detain people after a traffic stop if the officer has "reasonable suspicion" the person might be in the country illegally. The ACLU has already promised to challenge it in court.

06/08/2011 11:58 PM
Healthcare Reform Battle Moves to Atlanta

A federal appeals court heard oral arguments today on whether to throw out the President's healthcare law.

06/08/2011 9:41 PM
Ala. Forestry Commission Tracks Wildfires Online

A state website lets you track the wildfires right from your computer. Click here for a link the the Alabama Forestry Commission Website.

06/07/2011 9:02 PM
50,000 Fans And Counting

Thanks to all of the loyal news 5 fans who helped us reach the milestone!

06/07/2011 6:31 PM
Storm Knocks Out Power For Thousands In Baldwin County

A fast moving storm left thousands of people without electricity Sunday afternoon.

06/06/2011 1:47 AM
Conviction Of Teen Who Killed His Dad Upheld

Ian Aitcheson put a plastic bag over his dad's head, put a pillow over his face and stabbed him in the abdomen with a kitchen knife. He then poured gas on the body and mobile home and set them on fire.

05/26/2011 3:29 PM
Lawmakers Make Revisions in Ala. Reps' Districts

The Legislature's reapportionment committee has approved a new set of congressional districts that splits the Shoals area, but keeps two south Alabama military bases in the same district.

05/19/2011 9:08 PM
FEMA: 68,000 in Alabama Have Sought Assistance

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says more than 68,000 individuals or households in Alabama have registered for disaster assistance from tornado damage three weeks ago, and more than $38 million has been approved to help them.

05/18/2011 2:53 PM
Baldwin Drought Puts Crops at Risk

While parts of the country are dealing with too much water, Baldwin County is dealing with not enough water, putting parts of the county in extreme drought.

05/16/2011 10:12 PM
SPOTTED! Google Street View Car in Town

The News 5 viewing area is on the map. Google's Street View Car has been spotted driving all over the Gulf Coast the past few weeks. What does it mean for you?

05/13/2011 10:32 PM
Opponents in Ala. Senate stall Forever Wild Vote

The Alabama Senate bogged down in a debate over a bill that would extend for 20 years a program to preserve wilderness land in Alabama.

05/04/2011 8:00 PM
'Tornado Relief' Telethon Is Underway

WKRG's Sister Station in Birmingham, Alabama's 13, and the United Way have teamed up for a 'Tornado Relief' telethon. Proceeds will benefit the victims of last week's deadly tornados. Donate Now.

05/04/2011 2:41 PM
Governor Bentley Declares Sunday as a Day of Prayer

Governor Robert Bentley today signed a proclamation calling for a statewide “Day of Prayer” on Sunday, May 1 to remember those who lost their lives in Wednesday’s storms.

04/29/2011 8:46 PM