Posts by Erica Thomas

The State Auditor race got a little hotter Monday as Andrew Sorrell qualified for re-election. Now, at least one of his opponents said all he can do is focus on his campaign.

 A child found dead after an extensive search in Walker County had no signs of trauma or assault, although authorities are still unsure of the cause of death.

The Mobile Police Department is investigating after an officer was shot, leading to a two-hour-long standoff and a subsequent police patrol car crash.

A Daphne family is starting out the year thankful after a near tragedy changed the trajectory of their new year.

As Mobile prepares for the 2026 Carnival season, the City is updating policies to ensure the safety and well-being of horses, riders, and spectators.

The Birmingham Police Department saw a 37% decrease in celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Eve 2025, reporting 597 gunfire incidents with 4,688 rounds detected.

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith said a boy reported missing Wednesday was found dead two miles from his home on Friday.

A Tuscaloosa teenager is dead after an accidental shooting on New Year’s Day.

A freshman at the University of Alabama is fighting for his life in the Dominican Republic after an accident during Christmas break.

The Alabama Legislature honored three former Foley City Council members during the last City Council meeting of the year.

The Walker County Sheriff's Office, the Blount County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security worked together on a months-long investigation into a group of people who were allegedly squatting at Empire campground.

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith announced the father of a four-year-old missing child has been arrested for possession of explosive devices.

Multiple major projects in Mobile are expected to be completed in 2026.

A woman arrested in Escambia County, Fla., for cocaine possession and drug possession had a history of alleged drug activity in Baldwin County.

The Leeds Police Department said a man suspected of trying to escape police by jumping on a car and entering another vehicle had a criminal history and was wanted at the time of the crime.

The Butcher’s Daughter is expanding to Dothan after seeing much success in Enterprise.

1819 News stayed on top of news statewide in 2025, bringing the latest from the Alabama Legislature, covering how President Donald Trump’s administration directly benefited Alabamians and diving deep into some of the state’s most controversial issues.

The Cullman attorney, whom police say tried to kill her husband, was granted approval for out-of-state travel for the holidays.

A woman who prosecutors say smoked methamphetamine shortly before giving birth to a stillborn baby will get a new trial. However, the Lee County District Attorney’s Office is appealing that decision.

Mobile’s leadership is evaluating its leased space in Government Plaza, which holds City departments and offices.

Former 11th Judicial Circuit Judge Gil Self will file an appeal with a court-appointed attorney after his attorneys pulled out of the case.

The man charged in a deadly shooting near Velma’s bar in Trussville was granted bond.

The Dale County Sheriff’s Office has not charged anyone in the shooting death of Elba Zion Missionary Baptist Church pastor Da’Quarius Green, leading some to speculate the incident may have been justified.

Spanish Fort mayor Brad Bass addressed the community after becoming frustrated over illegal trash dumping at the City’s recycling facility.

Foley is among the top 10 fastest-growing cities in the nation and to address demand, the Foley Fire Department is expanding and building a new station.

The Troy Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a Troy woman. The suspect in the case is in the country illegally, officials confirmed.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said a woman was shot after a police chase Saturday evening in DeKalb County.