Baldwin, FL

WKRG News 5 is partnering with the Panini's Senior Bowl this season to showcase top high school football talent across the Gulf Coast region, according to reporting from the Mobile-based news station. The collaborative coverage effort, called Senior Bowl Spotlight, will feature standout players like Velus Jones Jr. as part of a weekly series highlighting the area's best prep football prospects. Mobile and Baldwin County have long been breeding grounds for future NFL talent, making the...

Dust is kicking up across Baldwin County as peanut farmers have begun digging their crops, signaling the start of what's shaping up to be a productive harvest season. According to WKRG News 5, at least one Silverhill-area farmer is among those bringing in peanuts as the annual agricultural cycle moves into full swing in the region. The arrival of peanut digging season marks a crucial period for Baldwin County agriculture, with farmers working to bring in their yields before weather conditions...

Baldwin County officials are alerting residents to a scam that's specifically targeting people with pending applications before the Planning and Zoning Board, according to WKRG News 5. The scheme appears designed to exploit property owners and developers navigating the local permitting process. County commissioners have urged residents to be cautious when they receive unsolicited contact regarding their zoning applications. While details on the specific tactics used by scammers remain...

A newly approved pancreatic cancer medication represents a milestone that one Baldwin County woman hoped to witness during her own battle with the disease, according to WKRG News 5. The widower is now sharing how his late wife's contributions to cancer research may help future patients facing the same diagnosis. Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most aggressive forms of the disease, with survival rates significantly lower than many other cancers. The newly approved drug offers some...

A Bay Minette woman faces animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered one dead dog and confiscated 15 others from her home, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office. The arrest followed an animal welfare investigation that uncovered conditions severe enough to warrant both criminal charges and removal of the animals from the property. One dog was found deceased at the residence, leading to the cruelty charge. All 15 dogs have been taken into custody as part of the ongoing...

Baldwin County residents will have a chance to safely dispose of batteries at no cost this weekend as part of National Battery Take-Back Day. According to WKRG News 5, county officials announced they're waiving the usual fees for battery disposal on Saturday as part of the national initiative. The program allows residents to drop off single-use and rechargeable batteries for proper environmental handling. Officials encourage residents to take advantage of the opportunity to keep hazardous...

Baldwin County High School senior wide receiver Ashton Cox has been named the winner of Wind Creek's Play of the Week for Week 2 of the high school football season, according to WKRG News 5. Cox made the highlight-reel play during the Tigers' matchup against Fairhope, catching a quick pass from quarterback Rayvon Johnson and taking it 80 yards to the end zone for a touchdown. The award recognizes outstanding individual performances from high school athletes across the region each week during...

Baldwin County officials announced the completion of several road repaving initiatives across the county, according to WKRG News 5. The projects, which targeted roads throughout the area, are now finished and open to traffic. Details on specific road locations and the scope of the work were not immediately available. County officials did not provide information on the total cost of the projects or timeline for future road maintenance work.

High school football is ramping up across the region as teams head into Week 2 of the season. Schools throughout Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, and the surrounding areas are settling into their schedules after opening games, with several matchups shaping up as key tests early in the campaign. According to WKRG News 5, the biggest games from Week 1 in the Pensacola area, Mobile County, and Baldwin County have already provided glimpses of which teams could be contenders this fall. Week 2...

Drivers heading to Baldwin County should plan for a traffic disruption starting Monday. East 29th Avenue in Gulf Shores, just south of The Track, will close for road improvements, according to WKRG News 5. The closure is set to begin August 31st. Motorists in the area should expect delays and consider using alternate routes while the work is underway. No timeline for completion has been announced.