SUMMARY: Good morning! It’s Thursday, and Shani Baker is here with News 5 Now at 8:00. Be sure to bundle up; it’s extremely cold outside. In top stories, the Pensacola JazzFest has been cancelled due to funding issues, and illegal immigrants without charges can no longer be held at Baldwin County jail. A vehicle chase in Foley led to an arrest. Alabama lawmakers have passed a bill allowing the Governor to appoint the head of the State Department of Veterans Affairs. Mobile’s Mardi Gras festivities are back tonight. Plus, viewers are discussing their favorite sports post-football season. Stay warm and enjoy the day!

The search for a stolen vehicle led to a chase and an arrest, the latest on the bill to appoint the head of veterans affairs and the streets of Mobile will fill up tonight as the Order of Polka Dots rolls tonight. These are the top stories.

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SUMMARY: The SS United States, the last surviving US ocean liner, has departed Philadelphia after nearly 30 years, heading to Mobile, Alabama. There, it will undergo preparations to become the world’s largest artificial reef. This process involves docking for about a year to remove hazardous materials like asbestos and PCBs, as well as loose wiring and furniture. The ship will then be sunk off Destin, Florida. The effort is not without risks, as concerns exist about the vessel capsizing during the sinking process. If successful, the site will flourish with marine life and attract divers.

The SS United States has left its dock in Philadelphia and is making its way to Mobile.
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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Grant Skinner from the Storm Team provides a weather forecast indicating winter weather alerts in the northern regions, while the South experiences milder temperatures and widespread showers tonight into Wednesday morning. The day has only a 10% chance of rain with increasing clouds. Rainfall will intensify overnight with potential flooding in some areas, particularly south of I-10. A significant temperature drop is expected, with highs in the 40s and 50s by Thursday and Friday. Residents are advised to prepare for cold conditions and layered clothing, as wind chills could reach the teens in northern regions.

Widespread showers later tonight and into Wednesday morning, very cold Thursday and Friday.

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