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Deuce Alabama News
Theodore teen killed in Louisiana house explosion

A 16-year-old from Theodore was killed over the weekend when a house in Louisiana exploded.

Eugene Sledge Alabama News
'A damn good Marine': Eugene 'Sledgehammer' Sledge remembered on Victory over Japan Day

Sept. 2, 1945, marked the end of World War II. The date is now known as V-J Day, “Victory over Japan.”

Hurricane Katrina Alabama Alabama News
Mobile radio host Sean Sullivan remembers Hurricane Katrina devastation, shares story of how 'life happened'

FM Talk 106.5’s Sean Sullivan is used to riding out the storm during hurricane season. He takes every opportunity to keep his community informed even when that means staying behind when everyone else is getting out.

Campaign finance rochester edu Alabama News
Campaigning, fundraising now underway for 2025 Alabama municipal elections

Mayors and council members elected in 2020 were given an extra year in office after the Alabama Legislature extended municipal terms by one year to offset local elections from presidential or state elections. Now, the end of those extended terms are a year away.

Cotton harvest, Limestone County, Ala., October 16, 2019 Alabama News
Alabama is no longer walking in high cotton — Inflation, interest rates, poor energy and trade policies creating financial crisis for farmers

Alabama has fertile land, natural resources and plenty of agricultural opportunities for farmers. However, national trends of fewer exports and higher costs have many farmers struggling to stay afloat.

SSAB MOBILE Alabama News
Steel company investing $12 million to expand Mobile operations

SSAB, a steel company headquartered in Sweden, announced a $12 million expansion at its Mobile plant. The expansion will increase production and help the plant retain jobs, said general manager Andy Bramstedt.

Hen House Alabama News
‘They can ruin my life’: Alabama farmer claims poultry corporations destroying agriculture with predatory practices

The farmer produces around six-and-a-half million eggs a year for Koch Foods. The company and others have been under fire after growers began to come forward, shedding light on the dark side of the business.

Sylacauga Alabama News
Sylacauga mayor says immigrants dropped off in city are legal, seeking employment

Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl addressed concerns after residents witnessed an influx of immigrants being bused in.

Robert Turner Jr Alabama News
West Alabama DA wants to ban semi-automatic weapons, ammunition

The District Attorney for  Bibb, Dallas, Hale, Perry and Wilcox Counties took to social media following the deaths of two young people in Dallas County.

Anthony Lowery Baldwin County Sheriffs Office Alabama News
There's a new sheriff in town: Lowery hopes to 'push envelope' in Baldwin County

A Baldwin County native, Anthony Lowery said he is honored to be the next sheriff as Huey “Hoss” Mack begins his new job as executive director of the Alabama Sheriff’s Association.

Jays Charity Bingo Alabama News
Illegal gaming machines stolen from Selma bingo hall found in Jefferson County

Several people were arrested this week in connection to illegal gaming machines stolen from a location recently shut down by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.

Shark Alabama News
Britt, Palmer introduce companion 'Lulu's Law' bills to protect beachgoers

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) are introducing companion bills to protect beachgoers. The bills are in honor of Lulu Gribbin, who was attacked by a shark off the coast of Florida in June.

Coffelt Alabama News
Madison County man sentenced in ‘heinous’ child porn case

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said a man convicted of heinous child pornography crimes will serve one year in prison.

Caden Tellier Alabama News
Hugh Freeze offers condolences following death of high school football player

Auburn University's head football coach Hugh Freeze said he is praying for the family of 16-year-old Caden Tellier, who died after suffering a head injury during a football game Friday.

Brighter path Alabama News
Tuskegee youth facility dubbed ‘House of Horrors’ in latest lawsuit

Brighter Path Tuskegee, previously known as Sequel Tuskegee, is facing yet another lawsuit claiming abuse at the youth facility.

Homewood Mayor Patrick Mc Clusky Alabama News
Homewood mayor resigning to spend time with family, work for Community Food Bank

During his time as mayor, McClusky said he has met special people and appreciated the community's support. He also thanked city employees and his staff.

Anthony Lowery Alabama News
Ivey appoints Anthony Lowery as Baldwin County Sheriff

Gov. Kay Ivey named Anthony Lowery the new Baldwin County Sheriff following the retirement of Sheriff Huey "Hoss" Mack.

Shannon Miller Alabama News
Olympic gold medalist, ovarian cancer survivor Shannon Miller speaks to crowd in Birmingham

The Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation celebrated 20 years of existence Sunday at the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center. Seven-time Olympic medalist Shannon Miller was the keynote speaker for the event.

Trussville City Schools Alabama News
Trussville residents set to vote on property tax increase

Trussville voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a property tax increase to go to schools.

Vince Thompson Alabama News
Spirit of War Eagle Supper Club to live on thanks to Auburn alum with love for tradition

The brainchild behind the new War Eagle Supper Club in Auburn has been a successful businessman in Atlanta for 25 years. Before then, he was in Birmingham for 14 years but there was a little something special he has always taken with him: A love for Auburn tradition.

War Eagle Supper Club Alabama News
New 'War Eagle Supper Club' coming to Auburn's Graduate Hotel — Rooftop restaurant to include replica of iconic 'shot bus'

A new War Eagle Supper Club is coming to Auburn and with it will be the well-known “shot bus.”

Credit card phone online purchase scam by Card Mapr nl Alabama News
Scammers targeting Mobile businesses, posing as federal agents

“These suspects are instructing personnel to take money from the safes and drawers and go purchase gift cards,” public information officer Blake Brown said.

Mobile County Sheriffs Office Alabama News
No end in sight for Mobile County Sheriff's Office involvement in Prichard: 'They feel a little safer'

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office continues to concentrate efforts in Prichard following an uptick in crime last year.

Where are they now Alabama News
Where are they now? The Alabama TV personalities we all loved

For over 75 years, Alabamians have watched their favorite local news stations and have become so familiar with the personalities on TV, they almost feel like family. But after the anchors and reporters sign off for the last time, that’s often the last time we hear from them.

Caroleene Dobson Alabama News
Dobson on Figures' DNC speech: 'My opponent is truly out of touch'

Caroleene Dobson said Shomari Figures, similar to Kamala Harris, has not offered solutions to problems that Democrats have created for 12 of the last 16 years in the White House.

Lulu Gribbin Alabama News
Welcome home parade planned for Mountain Brook teen injured in shark attack

Lulu Gribbin will return to her home in Mountain Brook on Saturday, two and a half months after she was attacked by a shark during a trip to Florida.

US Fish Wildlife Alabama News
State acquires 79 acres of undeveloped land on Fort Morgan Peninsula

Following the recent purchase of 79 acres, nearly 200 acres of the Fort Morgan Peninsula are now part of the Alabama State Parks System.

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