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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.

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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.

Ceremonial signing Alabama News
Ceremonial signing with Gov. Ivey signifies unity on Beach Express project; Mayor Kennon wants new bridge

Governor Kay Ivey was in Foley Wednesday for a ceremonial signing of paperwork related to the purchase of the Beach Express bridge in Baldwin County.

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Fairhope mayor announces plans for former K-1 Center; $5.2 million project to serve as startup incubator

Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan announced the city's plans for the former K-1 School off South Church Street during a Tuesday evening meeting of the Eastern Shore Republican Women.

Stanhope Elmore High School Alabama News
Freedom From Religion 'monitoring' Elmore School District, accuses superintendent of 'gaslighting'

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is doubling down on its criticism of Elmore School District after it denied forcing students to participate in a religious assembly.

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Alabama to offer free maternal autopsies to battle high mortality rate

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is offering a new program to help find out why so many pregnant women and new mothers are dying in the state.

Ballin on Belrose Alabama News
68 Ventures 'Mt. Everest' event raises $155K for Baller Dream Foundation

The event in Olde Towne Daphne raised a record $155,000 for the Baller Dream Foundation.

Sgt. John Young, Mobile PD Alabama News
'How were we breeding such cold, callous killers?': Mobile PD's John Young questions lack of 'outrage' over black-on-black violence

Mobile Police Officer John Young asks, “Where is the outrage over violence in the city?”

Baldwin County Courthouse Alabama News
'He just lost it': Court docs reveal details on May Day event shooting; Suspect denied bond under Aniah's Law

The suspect charged with intentional murder in a shooting in Baldwin County that killed three people was denied bond Monday under Aniah’s Law.

Katie Britt, Donald Trump Alabama News
Britt on Trump trial: 'If they'll do it to him, they'll do it to you'

Britt reacted to the trial saying the criminal charges are only for political purposes.

BALDWIN COUNTY BRIDGE COMPANY Alabama News
ALDOT to demolish toll plaza on Beach Express bridge; Traffic changes announced

The Alabama Department of Transportation will complete the purchase of the Beach Express toll bridge this week and traffic changes will go into effect immediately.

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Secretary of State investigating suspicious voter registration forms sent from Alabama Medicaid Agency

The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office is investigating how some voter registration forms are being mailed to people at addresses in which they never lived.

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Arrest made in deadly hit-and-run in Randolph County; Victim identified

The Wedowee Police Department arrested a 19-year-old in connection to a deadly hit-and-run that happened late Saturday night.

House 3 Alabama News
Home Builders Licensure Board warns homeowners of repair scams following storms, tornados

The Home Builders Licensure Board is warning homeowners against repair fraud following storms and tornados that recently damaged homes.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore pleads for U.S. House response to conviction of Mountain Gateway pastors in Nicaragua

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) held a special order to once again call for the release of 11 pastors arrested in connection to Mountain Gateway in Nicaragua.

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Two teens hit, one killed in Wedowee; Search underway for driver

The Wedowee Police Department is investigating a deadly hit-and-run that happened late Saturday night.

Ring Scam Alabama News
‘This is so strange’ — Another Alabama woman receives mystery ring likely tied to scam

A second East Alabama woman received a ring in the mail that she didn’t order. The ring is likely part of a nationwide scam that the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is warning about.

Prine and stimpson Alabama News
Fmr Mobile Police Chief Prine: Mayor is on apology tour but didn’t apologize to me, identifies other inaccuracies in Brown report

Former Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine joined FM Talk 106.5’s Sean Sullivan on “Midday Mobile” Friday to respond to false information included in an investigation by former U.S. Attorney Kenyen Brown.

May Day shooting mugs. Tyquan French (left)/Mobile County Sheriff's Office and Robert Brown (right)/Baldwin County Jail. Alabama News
Second arrest made in May Day shooting in Baldwin County

A teen was arrested Thursday in connection to the May 11 gathering in the Stockton community that left three dead and 15 injured.

Mayor Sandy Stimpson Alabama News
Mobile mayor acknowledges 'mistakes,' apologizes for Brown report fallout

Mayor Sandy Stimpson went on FM Talk 106.5’s Midday Mobile and spoke to Sean Sullivan about false information in the police department review by former U.S. Attorney Kenyen Brown.

chickens Alabama News
Feds claim migrant children working at Jasper poultry plant; Child labor law violations listed

The U.S. Department of Labor is asking a judge to stop the Mar-Jac Poultry plant in Jasper from shipping goods they say were processed illegally. The DOL filed a civil complaint seeking injunctive relief.

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Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in Athens

The State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Athens.

Robert G. Brown. Baldwin County Jail Alabama News
Arrest made in Baldwin County May Day shooting; Sheriff’s office looking for other suspects

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of one person in connection to a shooting at a May Day event in Stockton.

Hangout Music Festival Alabama News
'Pack your patience': 40,000 expected in Gulf Shores for Hangout Music Fest

The 2024 Hangout Music Fest this week is expected to attract around 40,000 people to the Alabama Gulf Coast this weekend. The festival begins Friday and goes through Sunday.

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