Posts by Erica Thomas

The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) paused funding to the Fairhope Public Library after the library only received half of its expected $44,000, and library leaders said that could mean cuts.

Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Parish is hosting a “Quiet Christmas” service on December 15 for those seeking peace this holiday season.

The City of Mobile is using the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to make sidewalk improvements and increase walkability throughout each of the seven districts.

Covington County pastor and author Jack Armstrong has published a new 365-day devotional for children. “The Wild Path: A Daily Outdoor Devotional for Kids” is designed for young adventurers who love God’s creation.

The Jefferson County Coroner identified a man who died at UAB Hospital following a crash on Wednesday.

The town of Wedowee is a special place. It’s small and quaint but there are a few attractions that bring people in from all over.

A Jefferson County Grand Jury indicted one of three people arrested in connection with an October 19 shooting at a place known as “The Pit” in the eastern part of the county.

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) are coming together from opposite sides of the aisle for the NIH (National Institutes of Health) Act.

The atrium at Baldwin Preparatory Academy has been named after a man known for his generosity and lifelong commitment to putting others before himself.

Mobile educator Tim Manning announced he is running for the Republican nomination for Alabama House of Representatives District 101.

The Jefferson County Coroner identified the second person killed while standing outside their vehicle on an interstate in Jefferson County.

The Bay County, Fla. Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of two Enterprise teens after 21 vehicles were burglarized in one night.

The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department responded Tuesday afternoon to a fire at 2350 St. Stephens Road.

The Cullman Police Department announced the arrest of longtime Cullman attorney Sara Baker.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) told “Breitbart News Daily” that people who drive for a living in the United States must be proficient in English.

Investigators in Wilcox County are scrambling to wrap up a complex investigation involving the deaths of three people and three arrests.

The Birmingham Police Department announced an arrest five months after a deadly shooting in the city’s west precinct.

Conservative grassroots organizer Kaycee Cavender has announced her run for Alabama House District 40.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office identified two people who were arrested for traveling to meet a child for an unlawful act, during a child sex predator sting. 

A young man was struck and killed while outside of his vehicle on Interstate 20 in Birmingham early Saturday.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will suspend all temporary lane closures on interstate routes during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period.

An estimated 22 million people will see much higher insurance premiums if a solution isn't reached between Democrats and Republicans concerning what U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has called the "Unaffordable Care Act."

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the deaths of two teenagers in Wilcox County.

The Marshall County District Attorney’s Office will review findings after a child sex predator operation turned deadly on Sunday.

Big Oak Ranch brought high school juniors and seniors to visit ASCEND, a new branch of the program that helps college students and young adults adjust to living on their own.

ORANGE BEACH – U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said those receiving SNAP will soon see changes due to SNAP reform.

Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis gave the invocation at the Mobile Law Enforcement Foundation’s annual luncheon.