Rise to the Moment of Truth Saturday, December 21, 2024

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Jayden Green Alabama News
'God has truly blessed me': Kidney recipient thankful after five year fight for survival

The son of a Birmingham Police detective is thanking God after receiving a life-saving kidney transplant.

Church USA, LGBTQ flags Alabama News
‘It’s time for churches to take a stand’: Faith leaders respond to aggressive Pride Month push

Some Alabama churches are responding to Pride Month this year. Traditionally, churches across the state have not given much energy to LGBTQ celebrations. However, this year, more Christian events are planned to celebrate another kind of love: the love of Christ.

Run ride rumble Alabama News
Run, Ride & Rumble to raise funds and awareness for PTSD treatment

The 5k, road cycling (45, 23, or 6 miles) and 1.5-hour motorcycle ride will begin at Cahaba Brewing at 7 a.m.

Baldwin County EMA Alabama News
Gulf Coast EMA officials say ‘Be Prepared’ for hurricane season; Offer alert and prep information

The Baldwin County EMA said it is important for residents to be prepared.

Mike Guzman Alabama News
Former Hewitt-Trussville band director reportedly commits suicide after allegations of relationship with former student

A former band director at Hewitt-Trussville High School, committed suicide Friday, according to multiple reports.

In His Image Alabama News
Movie at First Baptist Fairhope to offer clarity to 'confused culture' ahead of Pride Festival

First Baptist Fairhope is offering a viewing of the movie “In His Image” Friday evening to offer clarity on confusing social issues including transgender and gender ideologies.

texting driving Alabama News
Alabama’s hands-free law goes into effect June 1: What you can and can't do and how it will be enforced

The Alabama Department of Transportation hopes a new "hands-free" law will help drivers be less distracted on the road.

Alabama Law Enforcement Marine Division Alabama News
Record boating under the influence arrests on Memorial Day weekend; Six traffic fatalities, one boating fatality, ALEA says

Troopers investigated six traffic fatalities and one boating fatality.

Fairhope Pride Alabama News
Christians plan gathering in downtown Fairhope ahead of pride festival

A group of Christians are planning a gathering on Saturday preceding the Color Fairhope with Pride Festival. The Baldwin County County Conservative Coalition and the Baldwin County Pastor’s Group will host the second annual Faith Family Freedom Fest.

Mobile City Council Alabama News
Birmingham law firm hired to investigate allegations by former Mobile police chief

The Mobile City Council officially hired a Birmingham law firm to investigate allegations made by former police chief Paul Prine.

State Rep Matt Simpson Alabama News
State Rep. Simpson: 'I'm tired of the people in Montgomery telling people that aren't in Montgomery how to do their life and how to live'

State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) visited the Common Sense Campaign on Tuesday to recap victories and failures of the 2024 legislative session.

DAPHNE POLICE DEPARTMENT Alabama News
Daphne quadruple homicide suspect indicted in death of family members, friend

Jared Tarant Smith-Bracy, the man charged with capital murder in the February 22 murders of four people in Daphne, was indicted by a grand jury during its May session.

Baldwin County Library Cooperative Alabama News
Baldwin County Library Cooperative fires entire staff; Commission investigating 'very rogue' actions

The Baldwin County Commission is investigating the firing of the entire Baldwin County Library Cooperative (BCLC) staff.

ALEA Marine Patrol Lake Wedowee Alabama News
Man falls into Logan Martin Lake, drowns while trying to help dock pontoon boat

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol division and several other agencies worked late into the night after a man drowned while attempting to help dock a pontoon boat.

Perkins shooting Alabama News
Permanent gag order issued in case of officer-involved shooting death of Stephen Perkins following video release

Morgan County Circuit Judge Charles Elliott issued a permanent gag order in the case of Mac Bailey Marquette, a Decatur police officer charged with murder in the death of Stephen Perkins.

Comfort in 2013 and 2024 Alabama News
Alabama woman honors late husband, fallen Army Ranger Cpt. Kyle Comfort —'He was just one of a kind'

Her husband, the love of her life, U.S. Army Ranger Cpt. Kyle Comfort, had made the ultimate sacrifice for his country

Quest club Alabama News
Second victim shot at The Quest Club in Birmingham dies from injuries

The second person shot at The Quest Club in Birmingham has succumbed to his injuries, police said Sunday.

Hurricane Alabama News
NOAA predicts heightened hurricane season; City of Gulf Shores hosting preparedness expo

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a very active Atlantic hurricane season and communities along Alabama's Gulf Coast are preparing.

John Cooper Baldwin Beach Express BCBC Alabama News
Bridge company lawsuit against ALDOT director officially dismissed

A lawsuit filed by Baldwin County Bridge Company in October 2022 against Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper was officially dismissed Thursday.

Birmingham Police Department Crime Scene Unit by Erica Thomas Alabama News
Investigators determine victims in The Quest Club shooting shot each other

Birmingham Police investigators determined the two men shot at The Quest Club early Friday morning, shot each other.

Gilmer Family Farm 1 Alabama News
Farm bill draws support from ALFA, criticism from 'Big & Rich' singer John Rich: 'Communist Chinese party buying up farmland'

Several aspects of the current farm bill are getting feedback from Alabamians.

The Quest Birmingham police lights Alabama News
Birmingham PD has safety concerns at The Quest LGBTQ club after double shooting

The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a double shooting that left one man dead at The Quest Club, a 24/7 LGBT club.

DEPRESSED SAD LONELY ISOLATED Alabama News
Suicides on the rise in Baldwin County; Law enforcement concerned over mental health crisis

A disturbing statistic on suicides is causing concern in Baldwin County.

Coal Ash Photo EPA Alabama News
EPA takes final action, denies Alabama’s coal ash permit program; Alabama Power reviewing ruling

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruled the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) may not operate a coal ash permitting program because it is less protective of people and waterways than federal regulations require.

POLICE LIGHTS POLICE COPS CRIME Alabama News
Suspect in Wedowee deadly hit and run accused of driving under influence of alcohol

According to court documents, the young man charged in a deadly hit and run in Wedowee is believed to have been under the influence of alcohol when he hit two pedestrians on the night of May 18.

U S Sen Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt's MOMS Act winning despite 'leftwing smear campaign' spreading misinformation

The More Opportunities for Moms to Success Act now has 21 co-sponsors.

Baldwin County Coroner Alabama News
May Day mass shooting close call for Baldwin County; Coroner almost out of space for bodies

In the wake of the mass May Day shooting in Baldwin County, the coroner says there is a big problem with small facilities.

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