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Birmingham PD Prayer Alabama News
Birmingham PD roll call prayer under fire by Freedom From Religion Foundation

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is going after the Birmingham Police Department for having a roll-call prayer.

Orange Beach City Council Alabama News
Tri-party agreement terminated with Baldwin County Bridge Company; Orange Beach mayor unsure of ALDOT plan

A tri-party agreement between the Baldwin County Bridge Company (BCBC) and the entities of the Baldwin County Commission, the city of Orange Beach and the city of Foley has officially been terminated by the three entities.

Mobile City Crest Alabama News
Mobile City Council narrows scope of investigation into former police chief allegations

The Mobile City Council met Tuesday to discuss how to move forward with an investigation into allegations made by former police chief Paul Prine.

Mobile Stands with Israel Alabama News
Mobile City Council questioned about 'rumors' of sending officers, money to Israeli sister city — 'It's wrong, it's wrong'

Alabama's port city is a sister city to Ariel, Israel, and Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson has voiced support for families there since the October 2023 terrorist attacks. However, that support has not been monetary, despite some recent rumors.

Gayland Gillikin Sr photo Alabama News
Baldwin County Commission honors the late Gayland Gillikin, Sr. for dedication to fishing industry

The Baldwin County Commission honored a well-known Bay Minette man for his lifelong dedication to promoting the fishing industry along the Mobile-Tensaw Delta.

Thomas Sawyer Alabama News
Alabama Supreme Court to hear wrongful death case of Mobile teen killed in crash

Thomas Randall Sawyer, Jr. was only 16 years old when he was killed in a car crash on March 31, 2018. Now, his death is at the center of a wrongful death lawsuit that has made its way to the Supreme Court of Alabama.

Baldwin County Trailblazers Alabama News
Baldwin County ‘vision plan’ to enhance quality of life with connected bicycle, pedestrian trails

The Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization approved a plan for bike and pedestrian corridors.

Foley Beach Express Alabama News
Foley, Orange Beach, Baldwin County to terminate Beach Express contracts

The Baldwin County Commission, the city of Foley and the city of Orange Beach are scheduled to terminate contracts with the Baldwin County Bridge Company.

Katt Williams special Alabama News
Katt Williams mentions Carlee Russell, Riverboat Brawl in new 'Woke Foke' Netflix special

Katt Williams’ new hour-long special “Woke Foke” premiered live on Netflix Saturday and one big Alabama news story was featured as part of what Williams called “the real news.”

Fort Morgan Fire Rescue Alabama News
Fort Morgan Fire Rescue reports 13 rescues already in 2024; Chief warns about rip currents

Fort Morgan Fire Rescue has already recorded 13 rescues in 2024, which is more than they usually see all year. Chief Lee Steiner said that is why it is important for him to get the word out about beach safety.

Daniel Crain Alabama News
Gulf Shores tattoo artist accused of attempted rape, intimidating witness, strikes plea deal for 90 days in jail

A Gulf Shores tattoo artist accused of trying to rape a woman and later intimidating a witness will avoid trial after prosecutors agreed to a plea deal.

Rices Whale Alabama News
Tuberville says new whale habitat policy could devastate Alabama's coastal communities

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined in on a letter to the Biden administration on how radical climate change policies can negatively impact Alabama’s economy.

Shane Stringer Alabama News
Stringer named chair for Mobile County Legislative Delegation, shooting for smooth transition

The Mobile County Legislative Delegation selected State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle) as its new chairman after the former chair had to step down due to other priorities.

Flyers1 Alabama News
Antisemitic flyers thrown in Baldwin County forwarded to FBI as possible hate crime

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been alerted to a possible hate crime in Baldwin County after flyers were thrown into yards that depicted antisemitic writings.

Lauren Dressback Alabama News
Cahaba Heights Elementary principal transferred amid controversy

The Cahaba Heights Elementary School principal was voted out Thursday in a special called meeting over a controversy that has taken a life of its own on social media.

shooting bullets glass police line Alabama News
Mobile County man found guilty of ‘fit of rage and jealousy’ murder

Prosecutors revealed Murice Sashington went into his ex-wife’s home when no one was there and waited for her to come home. He shot Quincy Kemp and killed him. Sashington’s ex-wife, Shanda Aver, was also shot and injured.

Gulf Shores shooting Alabama News
Man caught on camera in 2023 Gulf Shores Spring Break shooting to serve five years

Rafiq Sh’mare Bradley, of Baldwin County, pleaded guilty Wednesday and was sentenced to a 20-year split sentence with five years to serve and five years probation.

Donald Trump Jr Alabama News
'Makes no sense': Donald Trump, Jr. asks why Alabama won't pass lottery bill for education

Donald Trump, Jr., took to social media to ask why Alabama isn’t able to pass a bill allowing the people to vote on a lottery. He said gaming and the lottery are always hot topics when he talks to people from Alabama.

Federal Courthouse Northern District Alabama Alabama News
Drug informant shot 15 times sues Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

In April 2022, the plaintiff was shot 15 times in his front yard. This, after attorneys said he warned the sheriff’s office a “hit man” was after him and his wife. They said deputies did nothing to protect them. The victim survived the shooting but has permanent damage.

Mayor Sandy Stimpson Alabama News
Mobile Mayor Stimpson focusing on rebuilding public trust, better policing and mayoral run for 2025

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson is working to push the city forward through a storm of controversy over the firing of Police Chief Paul Prine.

Chief Paul Prine Alabama News
'I'll sleep well tonight': Mobile police chief ousted but may run for mayor in 2025

The Mobile City Council voted unanimously to oust Police Chief Paul Prine after months of controversy surrounding a review of policies and procedures.

Man removed Alabama News
Anti-Israel protester tries to disrupt Mobile City Council meeting

The Mobile City Council turned off the microphone for a speaker who came to speak in support of Palestine and police escorted him out during the regular council meeting Tuesday.

Preston Northan Alabama News
Man holds up Arby’s employee, customers with BB gun, Gulf Shores Police say

Being a criminal is not working out for one Fairhope man who allegedly tried to rob several people at Arby’s in Gulf Shores over the weekend.

JONATHAN BARBEE Alabama News
Attorney for former Jefferson County constable says investigation was abusive, unsupported by facts

A former Jefferson County constable originally charged with five felony counts settled on a plea deal of one misdemeanor charge.

RIP CURRENT WARNING Alabama News
Fort Morgan businesses, homeowners come together to spread awareness of rip currents

The Fort Morgan Civic Association (FMCA) headed up a project to warn visitors about deadly rip currents.

Mike Blakely Alabama News
Former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely released on parole

Former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely was released from jail after serving over a year on two convictions.

Fake ring Alabama News
Alabama woman receives mystery ring in mail, warns others about 'brushing scam'

A Roanoke woman is warning other online shoppers after she said she was nearly scammed by a gift she received in the mail.

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