Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida’s ‘Big Bend’ region on Wednesday 8/30/2023. The Category 3 storm brought winds of up to 125 mph to the Gulf Coast, making it the strongest storm to hit the region in 125 years. The storm immediately flooded roads and bridges, and knocked out power to more than 230,000 people.It…… MORE
Gospel artist Kevin Elijah Burgees aka KB has released some new music. This highly anticipated album titled, ‘His Glory Alone II’ is KB’s fifth album. KB spoke on his music saying, “It strengthens our faith because it reminds us that it is the little things that He has done that are miracles. Think of those…… MORE
Sinéad O’Connor, the acclaimed singer behind “Nothing Compares 2 U” has died. O’Connor’s family says, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.” Sinéad’s music career kicked off in a big way with the…… MORE
The most trusted news source for young people? TIKTOK!!!! A study out of Oxford University found that 55% of TikTok users and 52% of Instagram users get their news from online personalities. Do you believe TikTok is the new craze? Let Us Know How You Feel.… MORE
A new report suggests that women won’t achieve equal pay until the year 2056. That’s according to the Center for American Progress, which tracked employment and wage trends since the passage of the 1963 Equal Pay Act. In 2021, women working full-time earned 77 cents for every dollar earned by men – up from just…… MORE
Jeopardy’s champion Ben Chan’s eight-day winning streak ended on a technicality. Chan went into Final Jeopardy with the lead, and wagered $12,201 on the category ‘Shakespeare Characters’. The clue: “Both of the names of these 2 lovers in a Shakespeare play come from Latin words for ‘blessed’.” Chan had the right answer – Beatrice and…… MORE
A statement from Tina’s reps reads, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her…… MORE
Touch-A-Truck is a family-friendly event that offers children a hands-on opportunity to explore hundreds of trucks, of all types, and meet the people who build, protect and serve the community. Children will be allowed to touch, climb aboard, and ask a few questions about their favorite trucks in a safe environment. This event will be…… MORE
The Bethel Music Festival is coming to the Mobile Convention Center May 1st, 2023. WGOK is giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets. It’s simple… MORE
Dozens of TikTok influencers – along with the company’s CEO – are in Washington D.C. to speak with Congress about the controversial social media app. A group of popular TikTokers will visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday night, while CEO Shou Chew will testify before a House committee on Thursday. TikTok and its parent company ByteDance…… MORE