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After more than six years, the man charged in the murder of Aniah Blanchard was convicted on Thursday.

The Orange Beach Wildlife Center transferred two eaglets to the Auburn University Raptor Center after a nest at Gulf State Park fell Sunday night due to heavy rain and strong winds.

The Mobile Animal Services department is tracking wildlife, including coyotes, to identify patterns and hotspots.

The bodies of six people killed in western Iraq while serving the United States Air Force were returned to the United States on Wednesday. President Donald Trump and U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) were in Delaware for what is known as a "dignified transfer."

A report out of Barcelona suggests surveillance video is being reviewed by police in the disappearance of a University of Alabama student.

After being read all of the charges against him, the man arrested for the murder of three people in Mobile County and the disposal of their bodies in Baldwin County, pleaded not guilty.

Gulf Shores Police Department is taking a proactive approach to Spring Break 2026 by placing more patrols and relying on technology and training.

The mother of a University of Alabama student is pleading with the public to help find her son.

The jury begins deliberations Wednesday in the case of the man charged with capital murder in the 2019 death of 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard.

The Wedowee Town Council met Tuesday and heard the latest concerns over the Wedowee Utilities Board

The Baldwin County Commission is partnering with Loxley on a new 30 Cubed program on a new east-to-west corridor between U.S. Highway 31 and Alabama Highway 59.

NASA’s Artemis II rocket is set to be rolled out of the Vehicle Assembly Building on March 20, meaning the April 1 launch date is still on the table.

The Gulf Shores City Council will consider a moratorium on development applications

Governor Kay Ivey ordered flags lowered in honor of the three fallen from the 99th Air Refueling Squadron of the 117th Air Refueling Wing located at Sumpter Smith Joint Air National Guard Base in Birmingham.

It has been 20 years since the world saw the now infamous sketch of a leprechaun that dozens reported seeing in a tree near Mobile.

Memorial Day traffic could take a big shift on Alabama’s Gulf Coast if the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) plans come to fruition.

A judge will consider revoking the bond for the teen charged in the 2024 double shooting at LeFlore High School.

Vested Interest in K9’s, Inc. is donating a bullet and stab protective vest to K9 Toby, who serves on ALEA’s SWAT Team.

The GoFundMe for a Trussville man killed last week during Operation Epic Fury has reached over $1 million in donations.

Allison Black Cornelius, the CEO of the Greater Birmingham Human Society (GBHS), is speaking out about her support for Senate Bill 361 (SB361). The bill would require certain methods when tethering or confining a dog and would impose a criminal penalty for violations. It would also authorize county and municipal animal control to enforce the law.

The U.S. military identified all six of the service members killed last week in a KC-135 aircraft crash in western Iraq.

Alabama Snake Removers is already getting phone calls for snake removals as warmer temperatures arrive.

For military veterans, getting back to a normal life after service can be challenging. The mental toll can add up after years of sacrifice and the job opportunities are scarce. That’s why one Grand Bay family is using their experience and skills to get veterans back in the saddle.

A Birmingham airman was one of the six crew members killed in a KC-135 refueling crash in Iraq.

Law enforcement in the Wiregrass has worked for weeks searching for the missing two-year-old Genesis Reid. With the latest revelation being that the child was likely thrown in the dumpster by her mother after Christmas, officers have been working overtime to recover the baby’s body.

The City of Foley celebrated the opening of the state’s 20th Safe Haven Baby Box on Friday. The box is installed at Fire Station 1 and allows struggling mothers to surrender their newborns for up to 45 days after giving birth, no questions asked.

Coroners from across the state want their personnel included in a bill that would add protections for first responders at crime scenes.