Posts by Erica Thomas

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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."

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.

The Fairhope Police Department is investigating a death near the Fairhope Municipal Pier.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced the arrest of a man after a fatal crash in Summerdale.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) made an appearance alongside State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) in Orange Beach to voice support for his Alabama's first congressional district campaign.

The defense for a woman arrested and charged at an October No Kings rally in Fairhope says the arrest was unlawful and she had every right to resist arrest.

The Bay Minette Police Department is asking the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to step in and increase manpower after a series of shootings over the past two weeks.

The Alabama Public Library Service’s executive board approved changes to classify gender ideology as inappropriate for children and youth collections in libraries across the state. The board also delayed a vote on the fate of funding for the Fairhope Public Library.

A Mobile County mother arrested and charged with willful abuse could face more charges, according to Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch.

Huntsville Utilities announced that it will resume collecting late fees and disconnection services on Jan. 5, 2026.

The Mobile Chamber held its 11th annual State of the Economy Wednesday and presented awards for Manufacturer of the Year and Innovator of the Year.

A Cottage Hill Christian Academy teacher is facing charges in connection with a video circulating on social media that allegedly shows the beating of a child.

A man who raped a child on video will not have the opportunity to victimize other children after a judge sentenced him to nearly 1,000 years in prison.

As Baldwin County grows, the Mobile Baykeeper is keeping an eye on local waterways. The nonprofit is hosting the Baldwin County Smart Growth Listening Session on Thursday at the Silverhill Community Center.

Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates released information about a man killed while walking along the interstate.

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Tuesday after a shooting over hot water.

 State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) announced he will run for another term to represent  Alabama House District 96 in the upcoming 2026 elections.

The Mobile City Council unanimously approved a new executive director and a new fire chief during its regular meeting on Tuesday.

Firefighters continue fighting a large wildfire in Talladega County, and officials say they are having a difficult time due to rough terrain.