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On the Move: 11 hires, awards and promotions in the Chattanooga area this week - Chattanooga Times Free Press

On the Move: 11 hires, awards and promotions in the Chattanooga area…

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Welcome to Magnolia Coast Sentinel for November 8, 2026

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Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket Battle returns to Daphne for a 4th year

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket Battle Tournament returned to Daphne on Saturday, and the weather couldn't have been better. “We got great weather," competitor Jon Johnson said. "It’s always great to come out and compete.” With sunshine and a light breeze, more than 100 pickleball players came to Lott [...]

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Juvenile pedestrian struck in Mobile, police say

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is investigating after a juvenile was struck in Mobile Saturday night. Officers responded to the call before 10 p.m. According to police, the victim was struck in the area of McDonald Avenue and Government Street, and has suffered life-threatening injuries. Right now, details are limited. An [...]

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Art exhibit opening at Foley library to celebrate America's history

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — An exhibit opening at the Foley Community Library is celebrating America's history through art from a local artist. According to a city news release, George Wilson III's artwork will be displayed at the library in the "250 Years of [...]

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Evergreen police investigating after social media threat against school

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 EVERGREEN, Ala. (WKRG) — Evergreen Police Department officers are investigating after a threat was made on social media towards a local school. According to a Sparta Academy Facebook post, the social media post was made on Thursday night. EPD officers were on campus [...]

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Mobile man sentenced after being found guilty of 2023 murder

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man has been sentenced to prison time after previously being convicted of a 2023 murder. According to the Mobile County District Attorney's Office, 25-year-old Jamal Hicks was sentenced to life in prison after he was found guilty [...]

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Vigor's Jabarrius Garror sets AL high school sack record in playoff win

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Friday night was a big night for many high school football teams, but it was a historic night for Vigor Wolves senior edge rusher Jabarrius Garror. In Vigor’s 37-7 first-round state playoff win over the Valley Rams, Garror broke the state’s all-time sack record with 64.5 sacks. He had 18.5 sacks [...]

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McGill-Toolen dominates Faith Academy, plus other Playoff Round 1 highlights

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Our game of the week was the anticipated postseason action between the McGill-Toolen Yellow Jackets hosting the Faith Academy Rams, plus other Round 1 Playoff highlights. The Yellow Jackets dominate the Rams, who make their first postseason appearance since 2023. McGill-Toolen and the other winners this week move onto to Round [...]

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5th Quarter Play of the Week

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Voting is open for the Wind Creek 5th Quarter Play of the Week for the first round of the playoffs! Cast your vote and the winner will be announced Monday night at 6 p.m. on News 5!

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NAS Pensacola hosts 3,000 students during STEAM career education event

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The second-ever STEAM event held at NAS Pensacola Thursday aimed to encourage students to join one of the many careers in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Right along the Blue Angels tarmac at NAS Pensacola, in partnership with STEAM-focused organizations, hosted more than 3,000 students from Escambia, Santa Rosa and [...]

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Blue Angels excited for homecoming airshow after last year's canceled show

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Blue Angels are back in Pensacola and ready to end their 2026 season with a bang at the Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow on Friday and Saturday. "We mark this as our proverbial Super Bowl," Blue Angels Commanding Officer and Flight Leader Adam Bryan said. The pilots eager for the return of [...]

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NAS Pensacola closed to the public Thursday for STEAM Day

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 3, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Naval Air Station Pensacola announced it will be closed to the public for one day this week for STEAM Day. According to a NAS Pensacola press release, the base will be closed to non-Department of War personnel on [...]

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Thomas Hospital's new emergency helipad opens for faster patient care

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — A new helipad at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope is officially open, making it faster for patients across the region to get faster access to the medical care they need. In an emergency, every minute counts, and this new helipad now gives medical helicopters a direct route to the hospital. "This is [...]

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Prichard payroll account hits negative $20,000 balance; council president wants answers

PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — New financial concerns have surfaced in Prichard. City officials continue to grapple with a budget dispute and employee walkouts, and now the city council president says money is missing. Prichard City Council President Traci Hale called an emergency meeting Friday to address concerns about the city's finances. "...I'm not sure in [...]

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Gifted students honored with proclamation at Gulfport City Council meeting

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Students from the Harrison County School District were honored at Tuesday’s Gulfport City Council meeting. At the meeting, Mayor Hugh Keating declared November 1 through the 7 as Gifted Students Week. Journey students from Saucier Elementary and Orange Grove Elementary represented the entire school district. Several teachers and district staff also attended. Categories: Local News Tags: gifted...

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Child advocates, state leaders gather for 13th annual One Loud Voice conference

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi brought state leaders and child advocates together in Biloxi to strengthen the fight against child abuse. The center wrapped up its 13th annual One Loud Voice conference Thursday at Beau Rivage. The three-day event brought together advocates, law enforcement officials, and mental health professionals to discuss child abuse prevention, investigation, treatment, and...

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HII successfully completes Builder’s Trials on Harrisburg (LPD 30)

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding completed a successful Builder’s Sea Trial on Saturday for the Harrisburg. The Harrisburg is the first flight two ship in the San Antonio class. During those sea trials, Ingalls conducted a full suite of tests to verify the ship’s propulsion, steering, control systems, communications, mission systems, and combat systems. The Harrisburg returned to the shipyard...

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Developer discusses renovated Barq Building on Howard Avenue in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The historic Barq Building on Howard Avenue in Biloxi has been undergoing an ambitious renovation. Built in 1923, the project includes 13 condo units. We got a look at the inside of the nearly completed residences. There will also be a restaurant, bar, and more. Barq’s root beer was first bottled in Biloxi in 1898. That rich...

The Verge Nov 6

Fox bought Roku

Fox has officially closed its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, the companies announced on Friday. With Roku under its umbrella, Fox now controls a major streaming platform that reaches more than 100 million households in the US. First announced in June, the deal will allow Fox to bring Fox Sports, news content, and local stations to Roku. "I would expect that we can grow our viewership in the US with a combination of Roku technology, Roku's platform, the tremendous content that's on The Roku Channel, and the content that Fox brings to it as well," Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said …

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TechCrunch Nov 7

Parents want safer phones for kids

As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile devices to minimalist home phones.

The Verge Nov 7

NYT Cooking’s AI assistant saved my weeknight chicken, but almost ruined my cake

The NYT Cooking app now has a built in AI assistant. | Photo: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Around 7PM each weeknight, I find myself standing in front of the fridge, trying to decide on something for dinner that won't make my husband complain, "Chicken again?" Yes, I should meal plan more, but I don't, so this is where I'm at. A nightly battle in which the chicken usually wins. Recently, my best weapon in this fight has been AI. Between Alexa Plus in the Echo smart display on my kitchen counter, the Samsung Food app on my fridge, …

The Verge Nov 7

The US let Nvidia sell chips to an empty office in China

Concerns are being raised that neither the Commerce Department nor Nvidia are doing their due diligence when it comes to vetting Chinese firms cleared to handle the company's H200 AI chips. According to The New York Times, New Matrix is on the list of approved firms, yet its offices are empty, "a hollow gray shell with wires dangling from the ceiling where lights should be." In fact, the paper could find little evidence that the company exists in any meaningful way: Only scant information can be found online about New Matrix, which was created 17 months ago. At the building …

The Verge Nov 7

Discogs’ Kevin Lewandowski can’t live without his AeroPress

Twenty-five years ago, Kevin Lewandowski founded Discogs, arguably the destination online for obsessive vinyl collectors and music nerds of all stripes. It is a marketplace for buying and selling records, obviously, but it's also become so much more. It's a shockingly comprehensive database that covers not just albums and singles, but all the various versions and pressings. It's a really fun rabbit hole to disappear down when you're trying to figure out what obscure pressing of Ministry's The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste or Psalm 69 you had in high school, because you definitely blasted the cover of …

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Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket Battle returns to Daphne for a 4th year

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket Battle Tournament returned to Daphne on Saturday, and the weather couldn't have been better. “We got great weather," competitor Jon Johnson said. "It’s always great to come out and compete.” With sunshine and a light breeze, more than 100 pickleball players came to Lott [...]

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Pensacola firefighters rescue cat from storm drain

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 5, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — There's more to firefighters than just putting out fires — sometimes they rescue animals, too! Two Pensacola Fire Department firefighters were called to a home last week when a woman said her indoor cat had gotten out of her [...]

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Juvenile pedestrian struck in Mobile, police say

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is investigating after a juvenile was struck in Mobile Saturday night. Officers responded to the call before 10 p.m. According to police, the victim was struck in the area of McDonald Avenue and Government Street, and has suffered life-threatening injuries. Right now, details are limited. An [...]

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Tourism & Travel (6)

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Free park and ride locations available during Peter Anderson Festival

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Peter Anderson Festival Map has been released. The festival will include free park and ride transportation, Ocean Springs teaming up with the school district to bring free transportation to the festival entrances. Also helping with that is the YMCA, Coast Transit Authority, and Downtown Carts. Those pick-up locations include Ocean Springs Upper Elementary and Greyhound...

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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church hosting All Saints Fall Festival

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Fall is in the air and excitement is building across the Coast. Ahead of the St. Thomas Fall Festival, we’re getting a sneak peek at the family fun, festivities, and community spirit that makes this annual event so special. The All Saints Fall Festival takes place Sunday, November 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at...

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Health (40)

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Cart Dr. Cheer Squad of the Week 11: Orange Beach High School Makos

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Congratulations to the Orange Beach High School Makos, this week's Cart Dr Cheer Squad of the Week! The Makos cheerleading squad is making waves with championship titles and an exciting competition season ahead. Led by head coach Kayley Hoyle and assistant coach Shelly Webb, the 24-member squad is under the [...]

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Memorial Health System hosting virtual career fair

Memorial Health System is hosting a virtual career fair on November 12. They are currently looking for clinical positions with a special focus on inpatient and procedural nurses, radiology techs, and respiratory therapists. The career fair runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Memorial Health System

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Picayune Punches Ticket to Playoffs with 28-21 Rivalry Win Over Pearl River Central

CARRIERE, Miss. (WXXV) — With playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the Picayune Maroon Tide and Pearl River Central Blue Devils faced off in a crucial Class 6A, Region 4 matchup Thursday night. In a hard-fought rivalry battle, Picayune came away with a 28-21 victory. Pearl River Central wasted no time establishing its offense, with quarterback Titus Feaster leading an...

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Long Beach teacher selected for national literary scholarship

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- One Long Beach Middle School teacher is being honored with a national literary scholarship. Kaitlin Cassity is one of 17 educators nationwide to receive a scholarship to attend the 44th annual Key West Literary Seminar. Cassity applied last summer. The scholarship recognizes teachers and librarians who make a meaningful impact on readers in their schools and...

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Veterans Day events across the Coast

With Veterans Day next week, communities across the Coast are planning events to honor those who served. The Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport will host a Veterans Day ceremony and open house while the Gulfport High School and Biloxi Junior High have special celebrations planned. Veterans can take advantage of free rides on CTA buses and free admission to...

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1976 time capsule unsealed in Panama City

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Back in 1976, workers at Southern Bell Phone Company buried a time capsule at their Downtown Panama City building, located on East 5th Street, between Luverne and Magnolia Avenues. Thursday, members of the Central Panhandle Pioneer Club dug up the capsule. "This capsule was buried in November 5, 1976 to [...]

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Fans reflect on a successful Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow in Pensacola

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Blue Angels completed their 2026 season in style, with their Homecoming Airshow at NAS Pensacola. "It's just something that you don't see anywhere else," Athony Durden said. NAS Pensacola brought the merch, food and fun, as it hosted 300,000 people between Friday and Saturday. "Extremely excited," Amanda and Lauren [...]

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Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket Battle returns to Daphne for a 4th year

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket Battle Tournament returned to Daphne on Saturday, and the weather couldn't have been better. “We got great weather," competitor Jon Johnson said. "It’s always great to come out and compete.” With sunshine and a light breeze, more than 100 pickleball players came to Lott [...]

NOLA.com Nov 8

Local roots, global reach

Local roots, global reach: How Gallagher supports Louisiana’s evolving business landscape NOLA.com

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NAS Pensacola hosts 3,000 students during STEAM career education event

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The second-ever STEAM event held at NAS Pensacola Thursday aimed to encourage students to join one of the many careers in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Right along the Blue Angels tarmac at NAS Pensacola, in partnership with STEAM-focused organizations, hosted more than 3,000 students from Escambia, Santa Rosa and [...]

wxxv25 Nov 6

New limits on federal student loans are steering many borrowers toward private lenders

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and ALI SWENSON NEW YORK (AP) — New limits on federal student loans filled Chloe Frabotta with anxiety as she began studying in New York City to become a physician assistant. The changes that took effect this fall include caps on loans for particular programs as well as limits on the amount parents can borrow to pay...

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Local students celebrate Harrison County heritage through project

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Students from two South Mississippi school districts are teaming up to bring local history to life! The project, called ‘Living Life Local’, feature gifted students from the Gulfport and Harrison County School Districts, celebrating the rich history and heritage of our community. The event is happening November 7th at the Gulfport Museum of History. Joining us...

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