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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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