Posts by Erica Thomas

The Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit is investigating an officer-involved shooting that claimed the life of a woman and injured her brother.

The Selma Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a two-year-old boy dead on Wednesday.

The Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts released an audit of the Baldwin County Board of Education (BOE) that flagged a professional consultant agreement as a violation of the board’s own policy, though the school system strongly disputes the finding.

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office fired a deputy who is under investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).

U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) amended a federal bill to include funding for the removal of infrastructure that impedes trade.

The City of Geneva will receive a $300,000 block grant to repair the downtown area damaged by a January 25 tornado.

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a mother in connection with the death of her 17-month-old son.

The wife of Lee County Sheriff-elect Cam Hunt was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, according to Opelika Police.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating a single-vessel crash on Lake Demopolis.

Shortly after graduating from Miles College, Hannah Smith went on a cruise to the Bahamas on May 11, 2025. She went to celebrate her graduation but returned home as a double amputee.

An attorney for the Dothan City Schools system explained why a Jerry Lee Faine Elementary math teacher was not immediately fired after alleged inappropriate sexual conduct with a student that led to numerous criminal charges.

The Shelby County Republican Party is hosting a primary runoff candidate forum Tuesday.

After years of concerns about the living conditions of soldiers at Fort Rucker, the U.S. Army is nearing completion of new, modern barracks buildings.

Gadsden Regional Medical Center confirmed there were no suspected cases of Ebola or viral hemorrhagic fever Saturday after a social media post caused panic.

Each year, Gulf Shores Fire-Rescue responds to more than 300 water rescues. The department lives up to the city’s motto, “Small Town, Big Beach.”

Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery is looking forward to his first full term as sheriff and said being elected rather than appointed feels different.

A Loxley woman was indicted by a Baldwin County grand jury on multiple charges, including child abuse and human trafficking.

Bay Minette attorney Harry Still III was found not guilty in Baldwin County Circuit Court after a jury heard his appeal from a 2025 third-degree assault conviction in Bay Minette Municipal Court.

A man accused of murdering his wife is back behind bars just weeks after being released.

Election results for Wilcox County were delayed after the machine used to count absentee ballots displayed an error message. The county had to wait for a new voting stick to be delivered for the ES&S (Election Systems & Software) machine.

A Jerry Lee Faine Elementary math teacher is behind bars after allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct with a student.

Nearly 25,000 people have signed a petition requesting legislation to protect health care workers in the wake of the tragic murder of a nurse at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.

This weekend will be the final weekend of operation for Nana Funks in Birmingham’s Lakeview.

The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man who appeared to have a heart attack while interacting with Prattville Police.

State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) qualified with the Alabama Republican Party for the special primary election in August. Marques qualified Wednesday for Congressional District 2.

The day after the primary election, candidates are qualifying for the special primary election for four of the state’s congressional districts.

Randolph County voters elected a new sheriff in Tuesday’s primary election. Chief deputy Donnie Grant, Jr. had 62% of the vote over Randolph County Commissioner Derek Farr.