Posts by Erica Thomas

Just two years before his death, U.S. Rep. William “Bill” Flynt Nichols (D-Sylacauga), co-sponsored a bill to strengthen unified combatant commands, including U.S. Joint Special Operations Command.

Organizers of the fourth annual Chasing Greatness conference are gearing up for what they say will leave an impactful impression on attendees.

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office responded to what appeared to be an accidental shooting involving a child Thursday morning.

The Daphne Police Department partnered with several agencies for an anti-human trafficking operation at a local hotel.

A Birmingham woman is facing multiple charges after a robbery, casino trip and police chase.

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man in connection with a road rage incident.

The Leeds Police Department announced the arrest of a 63-year-old man in connection to a child sex abuse case.

Former Children’s of Alabama associate professor of pediatrics and UAB LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Wellness Clinic specialist Morissa Ladinsky is now at Stanford University.

The Mobile Law Enforcement Foundation is raising money for Lt. Lorenzo Matthews, the police officer shot over the weekend.

The Mobile County Republican Party hosted a candidate forum with 10 candidates for multiple offices, including attorney general (AG) and sheriff.

Gubernatorial candidate U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) addressed Venezuela, federal funds fraud and his vision as governor during an event at the Alabama Forestry Association’s Public Policy Seminar.

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Semmes.

Justin Senia and Arielle Perreault are charged with attempted murder and discharging a gun in a building or vehicle.

 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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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