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Marco Perez Alabama News
Convicted Mobile cop killer sentenced to death in capital murder case

The man convicted in the 2019 shooting death of Mobile Police officer Sean Tuder was sentenced to death Monday.

Alabama AM Alabama News
Alabama A&M blames 'today's climate' for causing stress after officer-involved shooting on campus

A person was injured Monday in an officer-involving shooting at Alabama A&M.

Trussville Library meeting Alabama News
Trussville Library board announces decisions on 41 challenged books — 'This is vulgar filth that’s in some of these books and we want them removed'

The Trussville Public Library Board meeting Monday night was packed with over 100 people wishing to speak out about books in the children and teen sections that have caused quite a stir over content some call “sexually explicit” and “inappropriate.”

TRUSSVILLE LIBRARY Alabama News
Read Freely Alabama to stage protest in Trussville; Group makes ‘urgent call’ to support Trussville Library’s LGBT and racial justice books

A group who claims people asking for some children’s and teen’s books to be moved are “transphobic, homophobic and racist,” are asking for supporters to come out to the Trussville Library Monday night.

Joey Mason Mason Hills Farm Alabama News
Mobile County farmer celebrates grand opening of on-site retail store

Over 1,500 people came to Grand Bay over the weekend to celebrate the grand opening of 4-Bulls retail store at Mason Hills Farm.

I-65 traffic Alabama News
More teens expected on roadways during Spring Break; ALEA offers safety tips

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is offering safety tips this Spring Break with its fourth annual “Think Smart Before You Start” campaign.

Mo Go Mobile Transit app Alabama News
Mobile Chamber launches rideshare app for workforce

MoGo Rideshare is now available in the city of Mobile to get people to work and work training events.

Florence Police Department Alabama News
Florence PD forms non-profit to foster relationships with community members

The Florence Police Department is taking community policing to the next level with a new community-driven organization.

Corey Kirkwood Alabama aviation news Alabama News
Sky is the limit for Foley flight school instructor and his students

When Corey Kirkwood visited Lightning Aviation in Foley for the first time in 2016, he was looking for a job moving airplanes. He had no idea that in just a few years, he would become a lead flight instructor. Now, his ventures have taken him and his students to a place where the sky is the limit.

Dog Golden retriever Helena Lopes unsplash Alabama News
Scammer targeting victims with lost pets, Hoover Police say

Victimizing those already hurting is the plan for one scammer, Hoover Police warn.

Tuberville Mountain Gateway Alabama News
Tuberville, Britt call for sanctions on Nicaragua following Mountain Gateway arrests

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking for sanctions on Nicaragua over religious persecution. U.S. Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) also signed the letter.

Mobile Civic Center Renderings Alabama News
New $300M Mobile arena to hold over 10,000; Future plans include hotel, theater, mixed-use space

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced detailed planned to demolish the Mobile Civic Center and build a new $300 million facility in its place.

Gulf Shores Shooting Alabama News
Gulf Shores shooting suspect granted bond reduction, house arrest

The man arrested for a March 27, 2023 shooting near The Hangout restaurant and Gulf Place in Gulf Shores has been granted a reduced bond with conditions of house arrest and GPS monitoring.

Pettway Alabama News
Jefferson County Sheriff could be in legal trouble, county’s GOP chair says

On Wednesday, Jefferson County GOP chairman Chris Brown said he had heard discussions from multiple sources that Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway was in legal trouble.

Katie Britt Alabama News
CNN issues correction to story suggesting Katie Britt misrepresented trafficking victim’s story

CNN reworded parts of an article and issued a correction at the bottom of the article after trying to cast doubt on a story U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) told during her rebuttal of the State of the Union address.

Wes Allen Alabama News
Secretary of State Allen tells U.S. Senate committee verifying citizenship is a challenge

Secretary of State Wes Allen addressed the United States Senate's Committee on Rules & Administration Tuesday to discuss election integrity and election administration.

Kyle Lewter Madison County Courthouse Alabama News
Court documents reveal gruesome details in Kyle Lewter murder, sexual torture case

Newly released details in the Kyle Lewter murder case paint an even more disturbing picture of how he allegedly tortured and killed long-time acquaintance Derek Franklin Wells.

sports betting Alabama News
'Red44' illegal sports betting trial involving six from Alabama delayed

The case of 11 defendants charged in connection to a possible multi-million-dollar illegal sports gambling conspiracy has been continued for the second time.

NASA Splashdown Alabama News
'Big boom' felt in South Alabama was SpaceX capsule returning to Earth

NASA's Crew-7 mission made re-entry into the atmosphere and landed in the Gulf of Mexico early Tuesday.

GRAHAM CREEK NATURE PRESERVE Alabama News
Alabama’s largest municipal nature preserve expanding using millions in federal grant money

The City of Foley announced the Graham Creek Nature Preserve will receive a $5 million federal grant for expansion.

Carlee Russell Alabama News
Carlee Russell expected to plead guilty in state case appealing municipal conviction for faking her own kidnapping

When Carlethia “Carlee” Russell was convicted in Hoover for faking her own abduction, her attorneys took the case to the state level to appeal. However, it appears the parties have had a change of heart.

DAPHNE POLICE DEPARTMENT Alabama News
Daphne Police to call in FBI after highly-sophisticated, planned dealership burglary

When four masked criminals entered the Terry Thompson Chevrolet dealership in Daphne in the early-morning hours Saturday, police said they knew what they were doing when they stole four vehicles.

Gulf Shores Alabama News
Spring Breakers expected to flock to Alabama’s Gulf Coast this month

The 2024 Spring Break season has arrived and officials in lower Baldwin County are ready to welcome visitors for a family-friendly and safe vacation.

oyster drag Alabama News
Children watch, give money to performers at Mobile Oyster City Brewing Company drag show

Libs of TikTok, a well-known X page that often mocks radical liberal events and acts, posted a video on X showing the drag show and young children at the event.

Katie Britt on "Fox News Sunday," 3/10/2024 Alabama News
Katie Britt calls on liberal media 'to pay attention' to border crisis; Defends SOTU response — 'We care about faith, family, we care about freedom'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) appeared on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream Sunday and clearly answered a question many have asked.

Human Trafficking Alabama News
Left-wing TikToker Jonathan Katz downplays seriousness of human trafficking in Katie Britt hit piece

Katie Britt’s example of the horrific crimes connected to the cartel had many pointing out this case did not happen during the Biden administration. But those who work to stop human trafficking here on U.S. soil during the Biden administration say the example is relevant.

Andalusia arrest Alabama News
Civil rights attorneys say officer misquoted Alabama law, assaulted client during arrest

Civil rights attorney Harry Daniels released video of an arrest by Andalusia that he claims was unlawful and unnecessary.

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