Posts by Erica Thomas

A Ukrainian man who cannot speak English but was driving a commercial truck when it plowed into vehicles at a Thomasville intersection was granted an interpreter for court at the cost of Alabama taxpayers.

A woman was formally charged in the shooting death of her relative after an investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

The Fairhope Public Library was presented with over $42,000 in donations from EveryLibrary during its regular meeting Monday. The funds were raised after state funding was paused by the Alabama Public Library Service earlier this year.

The 43 Key Seconds key serves as a physical reminder for drivers to review safety procedures.

Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is hosting a Christmas ornament event for families of violent crime victims.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim in a domestic shooting that occurred Sunday in Fairfield.

The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) is preparing for the Super 7 State Football Championship games at Protective Stadium in Birmingham.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office took a person of interest into custody following a deadly Sunday shooting.

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

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.

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

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.

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. 

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