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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.

Mobile Civic Center Alabama News
City of Mobile approves demolition of 'obsolete' civic center to make way for new arena

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson's vision to replace what he calls the “obsolete” civic center is one step closer to becoming a reality. On Tuesday, the Mobile City Council approved the demolition of the old building.

Chicken House Alabama News
Poultry farmers struggling to make ends meet due to ‘abusive levels of power’

Jonathan Buttram’s father and grandfather raised chickens, so it was no surprise that the Albertville native became a chicken farmer himself. But over the decades, things changed rapidly, making the life of a farmer nearly impossible.

KATIE BRITT MOBILE Alabama News
'We cannot sit silently': Britt says Christians must get engaged or there won't be 'anything left to fight for'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has never hidden her Christian faith. In fact, the diamond cross necklace her husband gave her on their wedding day has been used by media and influencers to discredit Britt.

Bayway Alabama News
Federal Highway Administrator in Mobile for River Bridge and Bayway project celebration

Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt was in Mobile Monday with other federal, state and local dignitaries to celebrate the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) $550 million contribution to the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project. Gov. Kay Ivey was on hand for the event.

Tower 2 Alabama News
Person rescued from RSA Tower in Mobile

Mobile Fire & Rescue crews are on the scene of an emergency situation at the RSA Tower on Water Street.

City of mobile Alabama News
Mobile Council to consider Amtrak, Port Authority agreements

The Mobile City Council will soon hear the first reading of three resolutions that could bring the possibility of Gulf Coast Amtrak service back to the area.

MAGA Boat Parade Alabama News
MAGA boat parade cruising the coast; Hundreds expected to fly their Trump flags

The 2024 Make America Great Again Trump Parade will float from Mobile Bay to Orange Beach Pass on August 3.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Katie Britt: Schumer moving Senate into 'fall of fear mongering'

Judy Barlow, chairman of the legislation and research committee of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) sat down with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Mongomery) and talked about the current state of the Republican party.

Abbie Stockard Alabama News
Miss Alabama navigating tough social topics while striving to be positive role model

Miss Alabama 2024 Abbie Stockard didn’t waste any time getting out and about after being crowned on June 29. The following week was full of television appearances and news interviews.

Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Mobile County DA finds 'nothing criminal' in probe of Gulf Coast Technology Center

The Mobile County District Attorney’s Office did not find any criminal wrongdoing after a review of a special counsel investigation initiated by the Mobile City Council. However, others who have worked close to officials say there are still issues impacting solving crimes.

Rodent Droppings Alabama News
Rodent droppings found in kid's food box at Birmingham Zoo; Mom 'absolutely disgusted'

A Birmingham-area mom sounded the alarm Friday after things got a little too wild at Wild Burger in the Birmingham Zoo.

Foley Public Library Alabama News
Petition started against Baldwin County libraries, Fairhope drag show

 A petition to stop Baldwin County libraries from exposing children to sexually explicit books is making its rounds.

Mobile arena Alabama News
Mobile to approve demolition of civic center; New renderings released

The city of Mobile offered a sneak peek of what the new arena will look like after it is completed in 2027.

Coal powered power plants alabama Alabama News
Power bills already high: AG Marshall says ‘radical’ EPA rule could make things worse

If you think power bills are high now, a new EPA rule that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia refused to block, could make things much worse and could force some power plants to shut down.

Kamala Pro Hamas Alabama News
Katie Britt calls Kamala Harris ‘weak and vulnerable’ following reaction to pro-Hamas protesters

Kamala Harris is not strong enough for the White House, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery). Britt appeared on Fox’s “Hannity” Wednesday night following the address by President Joe Biden.

Huey Hoss Mack Alabama News
Baldwin County Sheriff Mack announces August 31 as final day in office; Weighs in on Secret Service failure

Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack announced his last day as sheriff will be August 31. Mack is retiring and will become the executive director of the Alabama Sheriff's Association.

Bradley Byrne Alabama News
Mobile Chamber's Byrne: Baykeeper lawsuit threatens jobs, economic prosperity

The Mobile Chamber responded after learning the Mobile Baykeeper intended to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Corps of Engineers over the Mobile Port widening project.

Kevin Levy Alabama News
Gulf Coast Technology Center commander fired; Attorney says Levy used as 'scapegoat'

The commander of the Gulf Coast Technology Center was fired Tuesday after information was revealed about a special counsel investigation concerning former Police Chief Paul Prine.

Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine City Council Alabama News
Prine only regrets being chief of police; Says he was asked to commit crime

Former Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine said he still has questions after hearing some of the findings in a special counsel investigation into his grievances with the city. In an interview Tuesday, Prine revealed shocking details about what he said began his long, "heartbreaking" road into forced retirement.

Kendrick tragedy Alabama News
'He walked in our bedroom with a gun': Pastor recounts moments after five were shot in Bibb County

The family of five people shot and killed in a Bibb County home revealed the identities of the four children who died. The grandfather of the suspect, a pastor, also spoke to his church congregation about what happened that tragic night.

Alabama Political News absentee ballot Alabama News
Democrats on deadline: Candidate must be certified by August 23 to get on Alabama's ballot

Now that President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 election, Democrats are on a strict deadline to name a new candidate.

dredging mobile port expansion Alabama News
Baykeeper says Mobile Port widening project impacting economics, environment; Intends to sue Corps of Engineers

The Mobile Baykeeper announced Tuesday that it intends to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Mobile Port expansion. The Baykeeper and the Center for Biological Diversity sent a letter claiming the Corps failed to protect Gulf sturgeon during a dredging project in Mobile Bay.

Chief Paul Prine Alabama News
'Angry' Mobile Mayor Stimpson on special investigation findings: 'I regret' I didn't fire former Police Chief Paul Prine sooner

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said Tuesday that the special counsel’s investigation into claims made by former Police Chief Paul Prine found many of the allegations untrue.

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