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Aniah Blanchard Alabama News
Suspect in Aniah Blanchard murder heads to trial after years-long wait for justice

Nearly six-and-a-half years after the tragic murder of Aniah Blanchard, the suspect in the case will go to trial next week.

Hagood Giles Alabama News
Baldwin County judicial race heats up as candidates go head-to-head in high-profile criminal case

The two candidates running for Circuit Court Judge Place 7 are battling it out on the campaign trail but also have business in the courtroom.

Marquise Scott Alabama News
Foley man arrested for electronic solicitation of child

The Foley Police Department, along with the Gulf Shores Police Department, worked together to make an arrest in connection with an electronic solicitation case.

TPUSA COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Alabama News
'We want to bring Him back to our country': Turning Point USA Coastal Alabama Community College hosting worship night

Turning Point USA at Coastal Alabama Community College is hosting a worship event on Friday night.

Riley Green Alabama News
Riley Green to make acting debut in ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff

Alabama’s Riley Green is crossing over from country music to television and making his acting debut in a new show on CBS.

Foley Baby Box. Alabama News
Foley Safe Haven Baby Box to open in March

The city of Foley will celebrate the opening of its Safe Haven Baby Box on March 13.

Baldwin County Commission candidate forum. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Watch: Baldwin County Republican candidates talk growth, Stockton solar project and how to deal with social media backlash

FOLEY – The South Baldwin Republican Women's Club held a candidate forum for candidates for the Baldwin County Commission.

Elliott Dees Sidwell Alabama News
GOP candidates sound off in Baldwin County: Elliott touts experience, Dees warns of fiscal abyss, Sidwell vows to fight establishment

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) answered questions from the Eastern Shore Republican Women (ESRW) during a town hall in Daphne.

Michael Hathcock Alabama News
Montgomery Police officer remembered for courage, compassion

The Montgomery Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own after an unexpected medical event. Corporal David Michael Hathcock passed away on Monday, just one day after his 48th birthday.

TRUMP NATIONAL ANGEL DAY Alabama News
Alabama's Angel Families: Trump remembers victims of illegal immigrant crimes

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring Monday as “Angel Family Day.” The proclamation honors families of victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants. Monday was also the anniversary of the death of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.

Fairhope police penis arrest Alabama News
Fairhope prosecutor points to municipal ordinance in arrest of ‘No Kings’ penis protester

The City of Fairhope has clarified charges against a woman dressed as a penis at a No Kings protest last October.

Train crash railroad crossing Alabama News
Mobile Police identify mother, daughter killed in Amtrak collision

A mother and her daughter were killed in a tragic crash involving an Amtrak passenger train and a vehicle.

MIKE VAN AT TOWN HALL Alabama News
‘I’m willing to listen and learn’: State Senate candidate Mike Van corrects statement on Stockton 'data center'

Alabama Senate District 32 candidate Mike Vandenhuevel, better known as Mike Van, said he is 100% against the Stockton solar farm project. Van had to revise his original statement on the controversial project after receiving feedback online.

Bob Fincher Alabama News
'I will be in Randolph County': Bob Fincher wraps up final session in Alabama House

State Rep. Bob Fincher (R-Woodland) is in the middle of his last session as an Alabama lawmaker. For three terms, Fincher has represented the people of Alabama’s 37th House District, and as he approaches his 77th birthday, he says it is time to go home and enjoy his family.

Genesis Reid Alabama News
Search continues for missing Enterprise toddler Genesis Reid as mother held on $1 million cash bond

The Enterprise Police Department continues the search for two-year-old Genesis Reid, the toddler reported missing on February 16.

Amtrak Alabama News
Amtrak train vs. car crash claims two lives in Mobile

The Mobile Police Department confirmed two people were killed early Saturday after a vehicle was struck by a train.

AACOP conference Alabama News
Chiefs of police hear from FBI during annual conference in Montgomery

The Alabama Association of Chief of Police (AACOP) met this week in Montgomery for a winter conference.

President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Alabama News
Supreme Court hands down ‘deeply disappointing’ ruling on Trump tariffs; Decision receives mixed reviews from Alabama delegation, candidates

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down many of the global tariffs President Donald Trump imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution gives Congress, not the Executive Branch, the power to impose tariffs.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Alabama News
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association claimants to begin receiving settlement funds

A federal judge in Alabama approved a $2.67 billion settlement in a class-action lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Association in 2020, but customers are now expected to start receiving the payout.

Alabama Port Authority Alabama News
Alabama Port Authority informs DA of internal investigation, firing of four employees

The Alabama Port Authority Police Department opened a criminal investigation into possible theft at the McDuffie Coal Terminal.

Cason Williams Alabama News
Bay Minette six-year-old wins Big Buck photo contest

Cason Williams, a six-year-old from Bay Minette, has made the big time.

I Stock 1446177229 Alabama News
Mobile Baykeeper vows to keep fighting as environmental 'Sound Science' bill signed into law

Mobile Baykeeper responded to a bill signed into law that restricts an agency from adopting environmental protection rules more stringent than federal regulations.

House of Representatives take last portrait in current State House. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Alabama House of Representatives take historic photo marking last session in current State House

The last portrait of the Alabama House of Representatives in the current Alabama State House was taken on Thursday.

Alabama Veterans Resource Center. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Ivey attends Alabama Veterans Resource Center grand opening

Gov. Kay Ivey was among state leaders at the grand opening of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center on Wednesday.

State Rep. Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville). Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
House Minority Leader Daniels presents living organ donor bill to House Ways and Means Committee following kidney donation from wife

The Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee met on Wednesday and approved bills, including tax exemptions for nonprofits, college funding for veteran dependents, and a bill to support living organ donors.

State Sen. Chris Elliott presents library bill to House County and Municipal Government Committee. Alabama News
Elliott bill giving local control over library boards clears committee hurdle

The House County and Municipal Government Committee gave a bill giving local control over library board appointments and removals a favorable report, with two amendments.

Wedowee Utilities Board Alabama News
Wedowee Utilities Board bookkeeper fired, new director hired

The Wedowee Utilities Board unanimously approved the termination of the employment of bookkeeper Brenda Boone during a meeting held on Wednesday.

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