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SCHOOL SUPPLIES Alabama News
Alabama's Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is next weekend

Parents getting their kids ready for the new school year will have the opportunity to save on supplies next weekend.

CARLEE RUSSELL Alabama News
Missing Hoover woman found safe; Transported to UAB Hospital for evaluation

A woman reported missing out of Hoover has been found safe after a two-day search.

Blount County Sheriff's Office. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Blount County deputy cleared of charges after lineman death; Sheriff urges public to not jump to conclusions

A Blount County deputy involved in a freak accident that killed an electrical lineman in March will not be charged.

KAROL KEMP Alabama News
Spanish Fort prosecutor Karol Kemp running for added Baldwin County Circuit Court Judge seat

A prosecutor in Baldwin County put her name in the hat for a new Circuit Court judge position.

CARLEE RUSSELL 2 Alabama News
$25,000 offered in case of missing Hoover woman who reported toddler walking on I-459

The Hoover Police Department announced $25,000 was being offered in the search for missing woman Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell.

CARLEE RUSSELL Alabama News
Woman missing after reporting toddler walking along I-459 in Hoover

The Hoover Police Department is searching for a missing woman after they said she called 911 to report a child walking along Interstate 459 South late Thursday.

Michael Hoyt Alabama News
Daphne Municipal Judge Michael Hoyt announces Republican run for new Baldwin County District Court seat

Daphne Municipal Judge Michael Hoyt announced he will run for the new Baldwin County District Court Judge Place 3.

Blue Marlin Grand Championship The Wharf Alabama News
'The Greatest Show in Sportfishing' underway in Orange Beach this weekend

The 2023 Blue Marlin Grand Championship is underway off the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall calls for Fortune 100 companies to end 'insidious and unlawful' race-based hiring practices

The AGs put any company that has previously “resorted to racial preferences or naked quotas to offset its bigotry” on notice, urging the CEOs to cease those practices.

File AP Photo BY Wong Maye E Alabama News
Supreme Court of Alabama to hear cases involving embryos allegedly destroyed by Mobile Infirmary patient

The Supreme Court of Alabama is set to hear the cases of three families seeking compensation after their embryos were destroyed by a patient at Mobile Infirmary.

Bon Secour River photo Alabama News
Hurricane Sally debris still causing problems; City of Foley clearing stream beds

The City of Foley has approved a project to clear debris from Hurricane Sally from the Bon Secour River.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue Alabama News
Two Birmingham firefighters seriously injured in possible targeted shooting

The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a double shooting that happened Wednesday morning at Fire Station 9.

Mobile west Alabama News
Mobile hosting 'Meet the Team' event for residents in proposed annexation areas

The City of Mobile is hosting a special event Wednesday to explain to residents in the proposed annexation areas how becoming part of the city would benefit them.

ALDOT Director John Cooper mug shot Alabama News
ALDOT hosting annual conference same week as director Cooper's harassment trial

This year, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is hosting the 82nd Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The conference will be in Mobile from August 5-9, just days after director John Cooper is set to go to trial on a harassment charge.

Ladd Peebles Stadium Mobile Alabama News
Mobile City Councilmen Joel Daves, Ben Reynolds frustrated with lack of official word on Ladd-Peebles Stadium sale

The city of Mobile has approved draft lease agreements and intergovernmental agreements concerning Ladd-Peebles Stadium, but negotiations with the Mobile County School system have stalled.

Auburn and Alabama Alabama News
Study reveals little return on investment to support millions spent on DEI efforts at Alabama, Auburn

The Claremont Institute recently published a new study outlining diversity, equity and inclusion policy and programs at the University of Alabama and Auburn University.

BURY THE N WORD Alabama News
Mobile police officer holds funeral for ‘n-word’: 'We had the sunshine of the Lord'

Sgt. John Young with Mobile Police Department held a special event Monday to bury the “n-word.”

MOBILE CITY COUNCIL 071123 Alabama News
Citizen claims changes to Mobile Municipal Court code unconstitutional; Council unanimously approves

The City of Mobile has amended its Municipal Court code to bring it up to date and allow all people to work off their fines.

Annexation Billboard Alabama News
Faith Family Freedom Coalition of Metro Mobile opposing annexation with billboards, yard signs

“Saying this is taxation without representation and this is the way for them to be included is a distortion of what they’re really trying to do."

Lake Guntersville Nathan Anderson unsplash com Alabama News
'Deadly' TikTok challenge story repeated by multiple news outlets is dead wrong, says ALEA

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says a story reported in the Birmingham market and repeated across multiple media platforms was false and inaccurate.

Flora-Bama Alabama News
Flora-Bama: Deep roots and tradition on the Gulf Coast

It’s been nearly 60 years since the Flora-Bama got its start on the Alabama-Florida line. The business has undergone ownership changes and major additions but has kept an atmosphere of comradery and love for others. Ask anyone who has been to the Gulf Coast, and they have heard of the Flora-Bama.

GULF SHORES SAFETY BEACH SAFETY WATER SAFETY Alabama News
Rip currents, sharks and bears, oh my! Gulf Shores Independence Day safety

Each year, more and more people flock to Gulf Shores for the week of Independence Day. More people means more fun but also more incidents.

LOFTON Alabama News
Taziki’s employee gunned down as he went into work; Husband of co-worker arrested

The Daphne Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect in the shooting death of a Taziki’s Mediterranean Café worker.

Montgomery, AL / USA - August 27, 2020: Alabama State Trooper patrol car Alabama News
One suspect dead after chase, exchange of gunfire with ALEA State Trooper

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said a trooper tried to pull over a 2018 Dodge Ram 3500 truck on Interstate 65 around 2:26 p.m.

Jefferson Domestic Relation Court Alabama News
Three defendants in federal racketeering scheme investigation seek to be removed from lawsuit

Three of the 47 defendants in a federal lawsuit alleging a widespread and sophisticated racketeering scheme in Jefferson County are asking to be removed from the case.

LINDA DOYLE Alabama News
Conviction affirmed in case of Foley woman who stabbed her own private parts to claim self defense in murder of husband

The Alabama Attorney General’s Office announced the murder conviction of a Foley woman will be upheld after the case was appealed.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville eyes overregulation in South Alabama; Explains why he didn't vote for broadband bill —'It should’ve been more'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) visited with Baldwin County leaders Wednesday to talk shop and to share ideas.

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