Severe weather impacted much of the area Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning. The following is a list of storm damage: Clarke County UPDATE (4:36 p.m.): Highway 84 is reopened after fallen trees blocked both lanes. Trees down on Winn Road near Berrys Chapel Road Trees down on Zimco Road in the Grove Hill area Trees…… MORE
A teacher from Hawaii won a huge amount of money while playing poker on the Las Vegas Strip. Caesars Entertainment says that Kauai County native Sandra Haynes won a big jackpot worth $125,878. KVVU reports Haynes won the jackpot at Harrah’s Las Vegas while playing “Let It Ride” poker. A representative for Caesars Entertainment, Haynes…… MORE
Southwest Airlines continues to cancel thousands of flights as it recovers from last week’s winter storm. Over 2,500 Wednesday flights have been canceled, and another 2,300 have already been canceled for Thursday. Overall, more than 15,700 Southwest flights have been canceled since last week. Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said Tuesday the airline was “optimistic to…… MORE
Southwest Airlines continues to cancel thousands of flights as it recovers from last week’s winter storm. Over 2,500 Wednesday flights have been canceled, and another 2,300 have already been canceled for Thursday. Overall, more than 15,700 Southwest flights have been canceled since last week. Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said Tuesday the airline was “optimistic to…… MORE
Kwanzaa, a weeklong cultural celebration honoring African American culture and African heritage, begun Monday, December 26th and ends Sunday, January 1. Kwanzaa is based on year-end harvest festivals that occurred in Africa. The name “Kwanzaa” is derived from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” which translates to “first fruits of the harvest.” Kwanzaa honors the…… MORE
As newer generations come up, it’s important to link the old with the new, and the holidays are the perfect time to ensure the children in your family have seen these holiday classics. Frosty the Snowman (1969) Rudolph, The Rednosed Reindeer (1964) Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (1970) The Smurfs Christmas Special The Little…… MORE
Many people are looking for classic Christmas films this week. Snuggling up with a cup of hot cocoa while watching a holiday movie is a cozy way to pass the time, and streaming services have made it easy to watch your favorite Christmas movies. ‘The Grinch’ is available on Peacock, HBO Max, and FXNow. Disney+…… MORE
A family in Mobile, Al warns others to keep safe during the cold as they mourn the loss of a relative through a possible electric fire “It takes a lot out of you to see a person, a caring and loving person, leave that way. The fire was just scary, ” mentions one family member…… MORE
It’s that time of year again! Gospel 900 WGOK has teamed up with WKRG News 5 & The Gulf Coast CW once again for the Magical Christmas Toy Drive! This is your chance to make sure every Gulf Coast child has something under the tree for Christmas! CLICK HERE FOR DROP OFF LOCATIONS The Magical…… MORE
Six buildings in two Alabama cities will light up on Friday night as part of a national effort to recognize the 240th anniversary of the inception of the Purple Heart Award, America’s oldest military award. The buildings will be illuminated in purple or alternatively in red, white and blue as a show of national unity…… MORE