Mobile News: Local TV, Radio and Newspapers
The latest headlines from Mobile's own TV stations, newspapers and radio newsrooms, updated through the day. Further down: which channel each network is on and every station licensed in the Mobile, AL-Pensacola (Ft. Walton Beach), FL market.
Latest Mobile news
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- Thomas Hospital treats 6 patients with bat bites as concerns grow about rabies exposure
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- Doug Jones holds event to "put Tuberville's record on trial" after debate refusal
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- Escambia County football improves to 5-3 with 52-12 road win over Excel
- Escambia County sample ballot for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election
- Escambia Academy routs Macon-East 55-6 to improve to 5-2
Headlines and links come from each outlet's own news feed; the story opens on the outlet's website. Updated Oct 21, 5:15 am EDT.
The Mobile, AL-Pensacola (Ft. Walton Beach), FL TV market has 15 full-power stations in FCC records, licensed to communities in Florida and Alabama. Here is which channel each network is on, who holds each license, and what viewers say about them.
What channel is ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS in Mobile?
- ABC: WEAR-TV on channel 3 (Pensacola)
- CBS: WKRG-TV on channel 5 (Mobile)
- FOX: WALA-TV on channel 10 (Mobile)
- PBS: WSRE on channel 23 (Pensacola); WEIQ on channel 42 (Mobile)
- The CW: WFNA on channel 55 (Gulf Shores)
All full-power stations in the Mobile market
| Network | Station | Channel | RF | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | WEAR-TV | 3 | 17 | Pensacola, FL |
| CBS | WKRG-TV | 5 | 20 | Mobile, AL |
| FOX | WALA-TV | 10 | 9 | Mobile, AL |
| PBS | WSRE | 23 | 24 | Pensacola, FL |
| PBS | WEIQ | 42 | 30 | Mobile, AL |
| The CW | WFNA | 55 | 27 | Gulf Shores, AL |
| MyNetworkTV | WFGX | 35 | 14 | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
| Roar | WPMI-TV | 15 | 15 | Mobile, AL |
| Independent | WDPM-DT | 18 | 23 | Mobile, AL |
| TBN | WMPV-TV | 21 | 18 | Mobile, AL |
| CTN | WHBR | 33 | 34 | Pensacola, FL |
| Independent | WJTC | 44 | 35 | Pensacola, FL |
| Independent | WFBD | 48 | 29 | Destin, FL |
| Independent | WPAN | 53 | 21 | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
| Independent | WAWD | 58 | 25 | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
Channel is the virtual channel your TV shows; RF is the frequency the station transmits on. A channel scan on your TV picks up changes after a station moves frequency.
Where to find MeTV, Antenna TV and other networks in Mobile
Digital subchannels carry 33 more networks over the air in this market, free with an antenna:
| Network | Channel |
|---|---|
| TCT | 48.1 (WFBD), 53.2 (WPAN) |
| Antenna TV | 5.3 (WKRG-TV) |
| Biz TV | 33.5 (WHBR) |
| Bounce TV | 55.2 (WFNA) |
| Busted | 55.3 (WFNA) |
| Buzzr | 48.5 (WFBD) |
| CTN | 33.1 (WHBR) |
| Charge! | 15.3 (WPMI-TV) |
| Comet | 35.3 (WFGX) |
| Cozi TV | 10.2 (WALA-TV) |
| Dabl | 48.7 (WFBD) |
| Daystar | 18.1 (WDPM-DT) |
| Daystar Español | 18.2 (WDPM-DT) |
| GETV | 53.3 (WPAN) |
| Grit | 55.4 (WFNA) |
| Heroes & Icons | 48.3 (WFBD) |
| Ion Mystery | 10.4 (WALA-TV) |
| Laff | 10.3 (WALA-TV) |
| MeTV | 10.7 (WALA-TV) |
| MovieSphere Gold | 53.4 (WPAN) |
| Movies! | 48.6 (WFBD) |
| Newsmax2 | 33.4 (WHBR) |
| Outlaw | 5.4 (WKRG-TV) |
| Oxygen | 10.6 (WALA-TV) |
| Quest | 15.2 (WPMI-TV) |
| Rewind TV | 44.2 (WJTC) |
| Roar | 15.1 (WPMI-TV) |
| SonLife | 48.2 (WFBD) |
| Start TV | 48.4 (WFBD) |
| Story Television | 35.2 (WFGX) |
| The Nest | 15.4 (WPMI-TV) |
| True Crime Network | 44.3 (WJTC) |
| WEST | 48.10 (WFBD) |
Low-power and Class A stations in the Mobile market
| Network | Station | Channel | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | WBQP-CD | 12 | Pensacola, FL |
News, talk and public radio in the Mobile area
| Frequency | Station | Format | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88.1 FM | WUWF | Public radio | Pensacola, FL |
| 91.3 FM | WHIL | Public radio, talk and classical | Mobile, AL |
| 710 AM | WNTM | Talk radio | Mobile, AL |
| 790 AM | WPNN | Talk radio | Pensacola, FL |
| 1030 AM | WJNZ | Talk | Robertsdale, AL |
| 1370 AM | WCOA | Talk radio | Pensacola, FL |
Music, sports and other radio in the Mobile area
See all 26 stations
| Frequency | Station | Format | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88.5 FM | WBHY-FM | Contemporary Christian | Mobile, AL |
| 89.5 FM | WPCS | Christian Radio | Pensacola, FL |
| 91.1 FM | WPSM | Contemporary worship music | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
| 92.1 FM | WBON | AOR/Mainstream Rock | Destin, FL |
| 92.9 FM | WBLX-FM | Urban contemporary | Mobile, AL |
| 94.1 FM | WMEZ | Rhythmic contemporary | Pensacola, FL |
| 94.9 FM | WKSJ-FM | Country | Mobile, AL |
| 96.1 FM | WRKH | Classic rock | Mobile, AL |
| 96.5 FM | WZNS | Contemporary hit radio | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
| 97.5 FM | WABD | Contemporary hit radio | Mobile, AL |
| 98.7 FM | WYCT | Country | Pensacola, FL |
| 99.5 FM | WKSM | Mainstream rock | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
| 99.9 FM | WMXC | Adult contemporary | Mobile, AL |
| 100.7 FM | WJTQ | Classic hits | Pensacola, FL |
| 101.5 FM | WTKX-FM | Active rock | Pensacola, FL |
| 104.1 FM | WDLT-FM | Urban adult contemporary/southern blues | Saraland, AL |
| 105.7 FM | WCSN-FM | Classic hits | Orange Beach, AL |
| 107.3 FM | WRGV | Mainstream urban | Pensacola, FL |
| 660 AM | WXQW | Sports | Fairhope, AL |
| 840 AM | WBHY | Christian radio | Mobile, AL |
| 900 AM | WGOK | Gospel music | Mobile, AL |
| 1230 AM | WDWR | Catholic radio | Pensacola, FL |
| 1310 AM | WHEP | Full service/oldies | Foley, AL |
| 1410 AM | WNGL | Catholic | Mobile, AL |
| 1450 AM | WBSR | Sports | Pensacola, FL |
| 1480 AM | WABF | Oldies; adult standards | Mobile, AL |
NOAA Weather Radio in the Mobile area
| Frequency | Call sign | Transmitter | NWS office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162.550 MHz | KEC61 | Mobile, AL | Mobile, AL |
| 162.400 MHz | KEC86 | Pensacola, FL | Mobile, AL |
Local newspapers in the Mobile area
4 newspapers are based in communities in this TV market.
| Newspaper | Based in | Type | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Destin Log | Destin, FL | Local newspaper | |
| Northwest Florida Daily News | Fort Walton Beach, FL | Daily newspaper | 1946 |
| Lagniappe | Mobile, AL | Weekly newspaper | 2002 |
| News Journal | Pensacola, FL | Daily newspaper | 1889 |
Obituaries in the Mobile area
Death notices and obituaries from 7 local newspapers; each link opens the paper's own obituaries page.