Blake Brown

10/20/2024

He wasn’t just a coworker, but a good friend. He was the real deal. A true professional. Sitting in the newsroom with him sharing stories and hearing him laugh before the 10pm newscast was the highlight of my day when I first started at WKRG. Through the years he became one of my biggest supporters and continued to stay in touch. Anyone who had the privilege of meeting Mel has a similar story to share. He always left us smiling and pushed us to be our best. Thank you for everything, Mel.

10/13/2024

Comet Atlas was visible in the western sky tonight. If you look in the center of the photo that was sent to me, you can make out the faint comet.

09/27/2024

Ten guys left this morning headed to help our friends at Hart Electric Membership Corporation in Hartwell, Georgia. Please keep our guys and those affected by Hurricane Helene in your thoughts and prayers. Stay safe guys! 💚

09/16/2024

Wow!

09/14/2024

EVERGREEN, Ala. (WKRG) — Love was on the menu Wednesday when a couple tied the knot at Waffle House where their romance began. Brittany and Jonathon Woodard said their relationship blossomed outsid…

09/11/2024

For the first time in years I’m not having to stand in the brunt of the storm to cover severe weather, but I urge you to have ways to receive warnings if they are issued tonight/overnight as Hurricane Francine’s rain bands begin moving across our area. The possibility for brief tornados exists, not to mention heavy downpours at times which could cause ponding on roads. Even though our part of the Gulf Coast isn’t getting a direct hit, some of you will experience impacts from the storm. Stay safe and monitor your local weather!

🚨 Hurricane Francine Update 🚨

Hurricane Francine is still projected to make landfall in Louisiana by late Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what to expect:

⛈️ Tropical Storm Force Winds: 39-57 mph in southeast Mississippi and far southwest Alabama.

🌪️ Tornado Potential: Increased likelihood of tornadoes from Wednesday afternoon through early Thursday morning.

🌊 Storm Surge: 2-4 feet expected along coastal Alabama and Mobile Bay. Minor coastal flooding (up to 2 feet) possible in northwest Florida Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

🌊 Rip Currents & Surf: Dangerous rip currents through Friday afternoon. Surf will build to 7-10 feet, peaking Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. Minor to moderate beach erosion is also possible.

Stay safe and prepare accordingly! 🌊⚠️⛈️

01/31/2024

Can you help? If you have a warehouse, business, condo, church or other building they can train in you’re asked to reach out to the Baldwin County Sheriffs Office. I’ll have the story at 4:30pm and 6:30pm on WKRG News 5.

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) – The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office needs your help. “I mean literally if you can think of it we’ve been there and it’ll happen again,” said Capt. Andre Reid. Th…

01/31/2024

UPDATE: She has been located.

Kaelyn Phillips was reported missing in Georgia, but she has family in the Thomasville area. If you know where she could be contact police with the info provided below.

01/30/2024

Preliminary conversations are taking place as the City of Fairhope looks ahead to the next 5 years.

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — As Volanta Park continues to grow, additional parking will be needed. One option being considered is to relocate the Fairhope Skate Park as the city discusses a new five-yea…

01/30/2024

This is not an active shooter situation, according to Mobile PD.

UPDATE: Police Chief Paul Prine says the parents of the shooter should “do the right thing” and turn their child in. Prine says he will not provide the genders of those involved in the …

01/29/2024

The pastor of Perdido Baptist Church tells us the cemetery will be repaired soon after heavy equipment damaged several areas.

PERDIDO, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s the final resting place for dozens of families in north Baldwin County. “It’s a place for people to be buried,” Perdido resident Ross Presley said. “It’s a v…