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Gulf Shores airport Alabama News
Construction on Gulf Shores commercial airline terminal to 'take off' soon

Gulf Shores approved two measures Monday to build a temporary commercial airline terminal at the Gulf Shores International Airport.

Beach Express Bridge Alabama News
Beach Express bridge relieves traffic through Foley after tolls lifted

The numbers are in for summer travel in Baldwin County and Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the ending of tolls on the Beach Express bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway has lessened traffic congestion through the center of Foley.

Baldwin County Sheriffs Offfice Alabama News
Baldwin County law enforcement dealing with mental health crisis; Sheriff adding 'mental health cells' to jail

As loved ones prepare to lay to rest a Fairhope Police officer who died last week after suffering from mental illness, Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack explained how local law enforcement can be impacted heavily by the mental health crisis.

Evonik Alabama News
Explosion at Theodore chemical plant caused by over-pressurized railcar

Evonik chemical plant in Theodore experienced an incident Saturday after a railcar exploded.

Lucy Helland Alabama News
Hoover teen Lucy Helland wins Miss Ultimate USA title

Hoover resident Lucy Helland was crowned Miss Ultimate USA Junior Teen at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Trump 2024 Alabama News
Trump 2024 flag parade planned in South Baldwin County

Cars, trucks, SUVs, and motorcycles will participate in the TRUMP 2024 Flag Parade in South Baldwin County on August 31. The parade will go from Summerdale to Orange Beach.

The Tin Top Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Inside Look: The Tin Top Restaurant in Bon Secour reopens in new location

After 20 years in the same location, The Tin Top Restaurant and Oyster Bar reopened Friday in a new location right down the road in Bon Secour.

migrant jail Alabama News
Baldwin County sheriff says illegal immigrants impacting law enforcement, jails

Outgoing Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack said illegal immigration policies are impacting jails by causing a “flow problem.”

Jeld wen wedowee Alabama News
JELD-WEN Alabama plant closing November 1; Transition to begin immediately

The approximately 66 employees of the JELD-WEN patio door plant in Wedowee will not longer have jobs as of November 1.

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Tennis instructor claiming to coach ‘underprivileged children’ sentenced in federal child sex case

A former tennis coach in Dale County was sentenced to 25 years in prison in a federal child sex case.

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.

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