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Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Deep-rooted talents on full display in Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center

Buried in Alabama’s Black Belt are treasures of the past, highlighting decades of talent and showcasing how those talents are passed through generations.

Police line Alabama News
Person shot during Quintard Mall sneaker release event

The Oxford Police Department is investigating a shooting inside Quintard Mall on Saturday.

Israel Alabama News
Huntsville's Lee Marshall in Israel amid combat operations: 'For such a time as this' on Esther Awakening mission

Former Huntsville television news anchor and Kids to Love founder Lee Marshall is in Israel as the U.S. and Israel conduct “major combat operations” against Iran.

Paul Burch Alabama News
'Are you people for real?': Mobile County Sheriff Burch claps back after social media backlash over gang crime conviction

The Mobile County sheriff said his job is to protect citizens and that is why he feels it's important to break down an enhancement law that allows for stricter punishments for gang activity.

Ice Cure breast cancer procedure Alabama News
Fairhope's Thomas Hospital first in Alabama to freeze breast cancer tumor using new technology

Thomas Hospital in Fairhope performed the first cryoablation to cure breast cancer in the state.

Trussville tornado Alabama News
Tornado confirmed in Trussville, microburst in Pinson

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham confirmed an EF0 tornado caused damage in Trussville on Thursday.

Ice arrest indictment Alabama News
'Take Back America': Three deported felons indicted in Alabama for illegal reentry

A nationwide initiative to “repel the invasion of illegal immigration” netted three arrests in Birmingham.

Severe storms brought hail, straight-line winds to Pinson area on Thursday. Photo: Center Point Fire District. Alabama News
NWS determines straight-line winds caused damage in Pinson area

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham is surveying the area of Trussville and Pinson after severe weather caused damage on Thursday.

Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Mobile County DA Blackwood slams Circuit Court Judge Michael Windom over suppression of 'lawful evidence' in murder trial

Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood blamed the judge presiding over a murder case for three “not guilty verdicts.”

Cat Alabama News
‘This is a bad situation’: Randolph County residents exposed to rabid rescue cat

A rescue cat in Wedowee tested positive for rabies, causing concern for those exposed, including staff at a veterinary hospital. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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