WBRC 6 News

Name: WBRC 6 News
Rating: 3.7552447 (2891 reviews)
Author: Gray Media

By: Gray Media

WBRC 6 News On Your Side delivers local news and weather for central Alabama.

Features & Capabilities

Stay informed with WBRC 6 News, your trusted source for local news and weather in central Alabama. This Chrome extension delivers breaking news alerts, live local headlines, and comprehensive First Alert Weather updates right at your fingertips. Enjoy live radar, sports coverage, and new video content to keep you connected to your community. With WBRC 6 News On Your Side, experience timely and reliable information tailored to your region.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

8.0.4 Last updated: 2026-05-13

Version code:

2018100070

Creation date:

2011-07-12

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Permissions:

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk

Size:

61.09MB

Email:

an*****@raycommedia.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

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# 132,858 ▼ 510

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Developed by:

Gray Media

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.raycom.wbrc

Email:

an*****@raycommedia.com

Website:

http://www.wbrc.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate WBRC 6 News for timely and reliable local and national news updates, especially severe weather alerts. However, multiple reviews consistently report severe issues: excessive advertisements disrupt usage, the app crashes or freezes frequently, and push notifications often fail to open proper articles. Recent design updates have confused navigation and worsened performance. Video streaming also suffers instability. Despite its valuable content, these persistent technical and ad-related problems significantly detract from user experience.

Pros

Provides reliable headline news alerts throughout the day, including local, national, severe weather, and sports news.
Offers first alert notifications for severe weather, helping users stay ahead of storms.
Has been a favorite local news source for several years for many users.

Cons

Excessive and intrusive advertisements make the app difficult and unpleasant to use.
Frequent app crashes, freezes, and white screens prevent users from accessing content reliably.
Push notifications often lead to blank screens or ads instead of news articles.
Recent updates have worsened app performance and layout, making navigation confusing and cluttered.
Video playback and live broadcasts are unstable, with buffering and app restarts during viewing.