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Coastal Tailgate cook-off challenge

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4 months ago

August 25, 2024

www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2024-08-25 08:59:54

SUMMARY: The City of Orange Beach and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber hosted the second annual Coastal Tailgate Cookoff Challenge at the Wharf’s Marina Lawn. Restaurants from the Gulf Coast, particularly Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, competed in tailgate culinary contests featuring bacon. The winning team secured a spot in the World Food Championships in Indianapolis. The Gulf won first place, while attendees enjoyed sampling food for tickets, drinks, cornhole, and live music, contributing to the People’s Choice Award. This event served as a fundraiser for the chamber’s education programs.

Chefs from around the coast competed for a coveted spot in an upcoming event.

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News 5 Now at 5:30 p.m. | Dec. 24, 2024

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2 days ago

December 24, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2024-12-24 18:07:02

SUMMARY: An investigation into SNAP benefits theft has concluded, with the Alabama Department of Human Resources only replacing benefits stolen between October 2022 and December 2024. A dramatic video shows a SWAT team arresting a murder suspect, Daryl May, in Mobile. Today marks the second anniversary of Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Corporal Ray Hamilton’s death in the line of duty. With millions traveling for the holidays, gas stations are crowded, and car maintenance is recommended. Christmas Eve is one of the busiest shopping days, with many scrambling for last-minute gifts. News 5 also discusses the day’s poll and question of the day.

Streaming on “News 5 Now” with Summer Poole: An investigation into a SNAP benefits theft is over, the anniversary of a deputy killed in the line of duty and it’s officially Christmas Eve!

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Destin’s 15-year, $65.5 million town center master plan revealed — what it includes

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3 days ago

December 23, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2024-12-23 17:36:54

SUMMARY: Destin has unveiled a $65 million master plan set to unfold over 15 years, aiming to enhance the city’s infrastructure and quality of life. Key projects include a new city hall, an expanded recreational complex, a historic fishing village, and a waterfront park. To alleviate traffic, the plan features a cross-town connector along Highway 98. City leaders emphasize that the initiatives will blend modern development with Destin’s unique heritage, benefiting residents and fostering community growth. Public input played a vital role, with over 300 survey responses guiding the vision, and residents are encouraged to participate in future workshops.

The City of Destin unveiled its $65.5 million Town Center Master Plan, which outlines transformative projects for the city over the next 15 years.
FULL STORY: https://trib.al/shUuxWW

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Very Cold Mornings this Weekend, Dry through Monday: Friday Evening Forecast 12/20/2024

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6 days ago

December 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2024-12-20 18:54:31

SUMMARY: It will be chilly this weekend, with temperatures in the 50s and lows in the 20s and 30s. Tomorrow will be cold, with a high of 53°F and wind chills in the 20s early in the morning. Christmas Eve will remain mostly dry, but Christmas Day will bring scattered showers, with highs reaching the low 70s. The cold air will last through Monday, with temperatures slowly warming up by Tuesday, reaching the upper 60s. Overall, expect a cold weekend with dry conditions, but temperatures will rise by Christmas Day, offering warmer weather for holiday activities.