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Dennison Avenue Scene Alabama News
Multiple shot, two dead in Birmingham; Suspected gunman in custody

 The Birmingham Police Department is investigating two related shootings that left two dead and two injured.

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter addresses ESRW. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Alabama House Speaker Ledbetter highlights mental health following death of Fairhope Police officer

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) addressed the Eastern Shore Republican Women on Thursday.

Foley City Council Alabama News
Brightspeed, Foley reach settlement in federal lawsuit claiming city blocked fiber internet installation

Brightspeed of Southern Alabama, LLC and the city of Foley have agreed to a settlement in a federal lawsuit filed by the high-speed broadband company.

Apache Alabama News
Apache flight instructor killed, student pilot injured in Fort Novosel crash; Moore, Tuberville, Britt offer prayers

A contract helicopter pilot was killed Wednesday afternoon during routine flight training at Fort Novosel. Another person was injured.

LUIS VAZQUEZ Alabama News
Oneonta City Schools coach charged with misdemeanor soliciting sex from student; Blount County sheriff wants change in laws

A science teacher and soccer coach with the Oneonta School system is charged with soliciting a sex act with a student.

Classroom Mche Lee unsplash com Alabama News
Chronic absentees drop 45% in Mobile County; DA credits ‘Helping Families Initiative’

Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood’s Helping Families Initiative appears to be helping families, according to new numbers from Mobile County Schools.

Steve Perkins photo Alabama News
Civil case against City of Decatur, several officers dismissed in Stephen Perkins death

U.S. District Court Judge Corey Maze dismissed the cases for the officers without prejudice, meaning the court will allow the plaintiff to replead.

madden olympics Alabama News
Mobile mayor honors Olympic swimmer Paige Madden

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson honored a three-time Olympic medal winner from Mobile.

Mobile Police Department Headquarters. Photo: Erica Thomas Alabama News
'We take these crimes seriously': Interim Mobile Police chief says violence will not be tolerated following recent shootings

Interim Mobile Police Chief William Jackson addressed gun violence Tuesday following four recent shootings.

Ice Cream Alabama News
Men accused of using ice cream cones to lure girls in a Cullman park

The Cullman County Sheriff's Office arrested two men accused of luring little girls with ice cream cones.

Frito Lay Distribution Center Alabama News
Frito-Lay distribution center coming to Prichard June 2025

New job opportunities are coming to Prichard with the addition of a 25,000-square-foot Frito-Lay distribution center. Officials have already broken ground for the facility off Anton Street.

Otis French Jr Alabama News
Civil rights lawsuit filed in death of Bay Minette man shot five times during traffic stop

The family of Otis French Jr. has been asking for answers about his death since the 32-year-old was killed during a traffic stop nearly two years ago.

amtrak Alabama News
Mobile is 'hot and popping' with unanimous approval of Amtrak contracts

The Mobile City Council approved resolutions that could bring the possibility of Gulf Coast Amtrak service back to the area.

Tik Tok Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall signs onto TikTok ban legislation; Warns of Chinese intelligence 'intrusion'

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined other attorneys general across the nation in asking the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to uphold legislation to divest or ban TikTok.

Blount County String Alabama News
‘They don’t respect this country’: Chris Hansen busts illegal immigrants in Blount County in 'Takedown' sting

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office has made 13 arrests to date in a special operation to catch child predators. A recent sting with TruBlu’s Chris Hansen, netted five arrests and three of those taken into custody were illegal immigrants.

Stock market crash Alabama News
'We need a businessman back in charge': Alabama lawmakers say Biden, Harris paved way to plunging stock market

Stock market panic continued Monday after the Dow plunged 1100 points and lawmakers from Alabama are blaming the Biden/Harris administration.

Alabama political news Kids to Love Alabama News
DHR wants Kids to Love court case kept under seal; DHR director could be subpoenaed

The Alabama Department of Human Resources has asked a Madison County Circuit Court to seal public records in a lawsuit filed by Kids to Love.

Under His Wings Alabama News
Baldwin County non-profit Under His Wings provides a Christian home for teens in crisis

Arcelia Miller, the executive director of Under His Wings, told 1819 News the home is not a place for teens to go for immediate care, but rather a more long-term solution to dealing with adverse experiences.

Saving Grace Alabama News
Reporter threatened after covering Randolph County 911 story concerning new ambulance service

A reporter with The Randolph Leader newspaper received a threatening note at his home after covering a story about a new ambulance service and the county’s 911 service.

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Massive MAGA Boat Parade sails on Alabama Gulf Coast (Video and photos)

The 2024 Make America Great Again Trump Parade was a success for Donald Trump supporters in South Alabama.

Tony Mitchell Alabama News
Former corrections officer reaches plea agreement in death of inmate’s hypothermia death

The former Walker County corrections officer charged in the death of an inmate who died of hypothermia and sepsis will plead guilty in federal court.

Mobile Bay Dredging Alabama News
Mobile Baykeeper holding town hall over harbor deepening, widening project

The Mobile Baykeeper is continuing to request the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers make changes in its effort to widen and deepen the Port of Mobile, despite the Port Authority asking the non-profit to come to the table.

Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry Alabama News
Cullman County Sheriff will not seek re-election — 'I will follow wherever God leads me'

Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry announced Friday he plans to retire and will not seek re-election. After 25 years in law enforcement and 10 years as sheriff, Gentry said he has seen a lot of changes and he is proud of his time in office.

School classroom education children Alabama News
Jefferson County Schools offering incentives for exceptional education teachers

The Jefferson County School system has a need for more exceptional education teachers and employees. To fill that gap, the school system is offering several incentives.

Randolph County High School Alabama News
'It just disrupts everything': Randolph County Schools banning phones in the classroom after state suggestion

The Randolph County Board of Education (BOE) made changes following the Alabama State BOE’s resolution encouraging school systems to update cell phone policies. Phones will be banned in seventh to 12th-grade classrooms, district-wide.

Grimes family Alabama News
Blount County Sheriff says evidence against foster couple ended in capital murder indictment; Father blames DHR

Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon said an Alabama foster couple charged with capital murder in the death of a toddler is getting community support, despite evidence against them. However, he said it is normal for loved ones to support family and friends.

Mobile Port Authority Alabama News
Alabama Port Authority fires back at Mobile Baykeeper's legal threat over harbor widening project

The Alabama Port Authority – Port of Mobile, sent a letter to the Mobile Baykeeper urging the environmental group to rescind its threat of legal action over the harbor deepening and widening project.

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