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Orange Beach Alabama News
Orange Beach honors doctor who help save teen’s life after shark attack

The Orange Beach City Council recognized a local doctor after his efforts to save the life of 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin after she was attacked by a shark on June 7.

Sen Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt urges Biden to take action against religious persecution in Nicaragua

For six months, lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have called on President Joe Biden to pressure the Nicaraguan government into releasing from jail the 11 pastors connected to Mountain Gateway.

Baldwin Bridge Alabama News
Watch: Crews cheer as Beach Express toll plaza demolished

The Alabama Department of Transportation has removed all of the toll plaza from the Baldwin Beach Express bridge.

Justin Ross Harris Alabama News
Justin Ross Harris released from prison on Father’s Day following overturning of hot car death conviction

Harris served seven and a half years in the Macon State Prison and was released Sunday.

Chris H Odges and Robert Morris Alabama News
Church of the Highlands overseer resigns after admitting to ‘moral failure’ in 1982

A Texas megachurch pastor has resigned as an overseer to Church of the Highlands in Alabama following allegations he molested a child for years, starting in 1982.

Send in the Clowns Alabama News
Send in the clowns: Prine supporters address 'joke' of a decision to not issue subpoenas to city officials

Supporters of former police chief Paul Prine showed up to the Mobile City Council meeting Tuesday dressed as clowns and were eventually escorted out of council chambers after addressing the council.

ALEA Video Decatur Police Alabama News
Case of former Decatur officer charged in Stephen Perkins’ death continued

Prosecutors in the case surrounding the officer-involved shooting of Stephen Perkins will not be ready to go to trial this November.

Baldwin County drag queens Alabama News
Drag queens pushing for 'year-round' events in Baldwin County; Plans for canceled Pride event in Fairhope announced

Organizers at the Color Fairhope with Pride Drag Show Saturday said they want to take on the entire county in a big way.

Christopher Bauer Alabama News
Former State Trooper faces life in prison after guilty verdict in child sex abuse case

Former FBI agent and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Trooper Christopher Bauer faces life in prison after being found guilty of molesting a child for six years.

Athens police car Alabama News
Athens Police shoot, kill 15-year-old after he threw knives, pointed rifle, chief says

The State Bureau of Investigations is investigating the second officer-involved shooting in Athens in a month.

Jamiel and Julianna Cantrell Alabama News
From prison to TikTok: Alabama father-daughter duo inspiring and entertaining thousands

With 51,500 followers on TikTok and more than 249,400 likes, a father-daughter duo from Tuscumbia has inspired thousands with their close relationship and loving ways.

Ambassador at Large for Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain Alabama News
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Religious Freedom calls on release of Mountain Gateway pastors

U.S. Ambassador-at-large Rashad Hussain is calling on the freeing of Mountain Gateway members in Nicaragua.

Joshs Store Alabama News
Four people shot at Tuskegee convenience store; One victim dead

District Attorney Mike Segrest reported four people were shot in Tuskegee early Saturday.

Ballot Harvesting file Alabama News
‘Ballot harvesting is alive and well’: Video of Conecuh County voters proves case needs to go to trial, investigator says

It has been over a year and a half since Conecuh County Sheriff Republican candidate Mike Blackmon filed an election contest following a recount that found Democrat Sheriff Randy Brock won the race by one vote.

Airbus Pride Alabama News
Airbus sponsoring Pride Street Party in front of historic Catholic cathedral

Airbus is one of several sponsors of this year’s Loda Artwalk Pride Street Party in Cathedral Square, where the historic Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception sits.

James Spann Alabama News
UPDATE: Accounts restored... Get in your safe place! James Spann's Facebook, Instagram accounts suspended

Longtime Alabama meteorologist James Spann's Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended Friday, leaving his 1.5 million followers on the Meta platforms in the dark.

May Day shooting Alabama News
May Day shooting suspects ambushed victims over fight days before, prosecutors say

In a court filing, District Judge William Scully ruled Mack Arthur Adams III must stay in jail with no bond under Aniah’s Law.

BALDWIN COUNTY BRIDGE COMPANY Alabama News
ALDOT to demo Baldwin Beach Express Bridge toll plaza beginning this weekend

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will demolish the toll plaza on the Beach Express Bridge in Baldwin County beginning June 16.

Mobile Port Authority Alabama News
Dockworkers strike looming at Port of Mobile; Could mean high shipping costs, major delays

Negotiations between a maritime workers union and the United States Maritime Alliance have failed, according to reports, meaning a strike could be looming at Alabama's port.

Evidence Alabama News
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office investigating possible mishandling of evidence by deputy who served on FBI task force

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is involved in a countywide investigation over the possible mishandling of evidence.

Johnson Johnson Baby Powder Alabama News
Alabama to get $13.5 million settlement in Johnson & Johnson baby powder lawsuit

The State of Alabama will receive nearly $13.5 million pending judicial review of a settlement between 41 states, the District of Columbia and Johnson & Johnson. The payments will be made in four annual installments.

Jefferson County Coroner Alabama News
Jefferson County Coroner reports major decrease in overdose fatalities halfway through 2024

The number of drug overdose fatalities has decreased by 32% halfway through 2024 in Jefferson County, despite concerns at the beginning of the year.

ALEA Alabama law enforcement Agency trooper Alabama News
ALEA identifies man shot on interstate after charging officers with knife

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation released the identity of a man they say charged officers with a knife when they responded to a crash in Opelika Tuesday.

ambulance Alabama News
Teen starved to death in Birmingham hotel; Mother charged, not in custody

The Birmingham Police Department arrested the mother of a boy found dead in the Extended Stay America on Cahaba Park Circle.

Mayra Flores (left), Caroleene Dobson (right) Alabama News
Dobson says Republican women understand the 'struggle' of American families and Biden's dangerous border policy

U.S. House Republican Conference chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) hosted several female GOP candidates, including Caroleene Dobson Tuesday.

amtrak Alabama News
Port Authority, state could split costs to bring Amtrak back to Alabama's coast

The Alabama State Port Authority and the State of Alabama could help share the cost of an over $3 million effort to bring Amtrak’s service back to the Gulf Coast.

BODY FOUND Alabama News
Remains of Montgomery man found in wooded area off Hwy 280; Officials attempting to locate family

Scott Kenneth Vaughn, 59, of Montgomery, was found in a wooded area adjacent to U.S. Highway 280 on February 17.

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