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Lets Talk 4 Alabama News
State library system chair Wahl: Teen sex guide example of why Spanish Fort, Fairhope libraries would lose state funding

Alabama Public Library System (APLS) chairman John Wahl says several libraries could lose state funding due to their refusal to remove sexually explicit materials from juvenile sections.

Fairhope High Schools Alabama News
Fairhope High School principal warns students sexting images, videos will be charged

Fairhope High School principal Jon Cardwell has a message for parents and a warning to students concerning sexting images or videos. Cardwell said after learning new information he felt led to share.

Lets Talk Main Photo Alabama News
'Kinks, fantasies, and porn': Graphic sex guide offered in teen section of Spanish Fort, Fairhope public libraries

"Let's Talk About It: The Teen's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human" is a graphic novel that is more graphic than most. It shows a naked man sitting on another naked man's face, close-up images of penises and vaginas detailing how to masturbate with your fingers and butt plugs, and it's available in Alabama libraries despite new rules that could threaten state funding.

Mobile Bay Dredging Alabama News
Mobile Bay fishing legend fears mud dumping could destroy way of life

Many in South Alabama consider Avery Bates a local legend. His family moved to the Mobile Bay area during the Great Depression to find natural resources to feed their family.

Joe Faust Alabama News
Fmr State Rep. Faust honored with naming of Baldwin County's Alabama Highway 181

Former State Representative Joe Faust (R-Fairhope) will be honored in a road-naming ceremony this week.

Baldwin County Schools Alabama News
Homeland Security agents visit Baldwin County middle schools to warn of child predators

Over the past two months, agents with Homeland Security have partnered with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to arm middle school students with the knowledge they need to avoid becoming victims.

foley airport crash Alabama News
Foley gyroplane crash claims life of pilot; Weather not a factor, authorities say

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a gyroplane went down in flames Monday afternoon.

OPELIKA ALEA Alabama News
Student among two dead in special needs bus crash

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating a fatal crash involving a special needs bus in Lee County.

City of mobile Alabama News
Who will be Mobile's next mayor? Here's a look at possible candidates

Speculation surrounds the 2025 Mobile mayoral election and who will put their name in the hat.

Steve Nodine Alabama News
‘Kiss my ass’: Steve Nodine announces run for Mobile mayor following years of controversy

Former Mobile Councilman and County Commissioner Stephen “Steve” Nodine announced his candidacy for Mobile mayor.

POLICE LIGHTS POLICE COPS CRIME Alabama News
Multiple shot during gathering with over 100 partygoers in Theodore

Public information officer Blake Brown said dispatch received a call at 10:47 p.m. about an incident in the area of Bellingrath Road and Laurendine Road. A bonfire party with over 100 people in attendance ended abruptly after shots were fired.

Dale Jackson Alabama News
Huntsville radio host offers $1,000 for proof of Cullman 'Sundown' town sign

Huntsville radio NewsTalk 770 AM/92.5 FM WVNN host Dale Jackson is putting his money where his mouth is.

Mc Clintock and Palmer Alabama News
Palmer supports Musk, Ramaswamy, DOGE effort: 'Nobody should be in panic mode'

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) joined U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) on Fox Business Network's "The Bottom Line" on Thursday to talk about the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Glenn Foster Jr. Alabama News
Federal judge dismisses several claims in civil rights lawsuit over NFL player's in-custody death

United States District Judge Annemarie Carney Axon dismissed several claims in a federal lawsuit against the Pickens County Sheriff and others.

Will Ainsworth at the ESRW meeting in Fairhope, 1/11/2024 Alabama News
Ainsworth: People promoting gender ideology in children ‘nuttier than a Christmas fruitcake'

Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth hopes the Tennessee Supreme Court case on a law banning “gender-affirming care” for minors will end in a victory, not only for Tennessee but for Alabama.

Britt on Kudlow Alabama News
Britt to meet with Hegseth next week; Hopes to get Defense Department 'back on track'

Britt told Larry Kudlow of Fox Business Network's "Kudlow" that she is looking forward to getting the Department of Defense back on track.

Dauphin Island Alabama News
Boat found off Dauphin Island in search for seven-year-old boy; Search for child continues

Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch confirmed to 1819 News a vessel has been found about a mile off the coast of Dauphin Island.

Willie George Brown Jr Alabama News
Dadeville Sweet 16 mass shooting suspect asks for bond after evidence lost

One of the six suspects in the April 15, 2023, mass shooting in Dadeville is asking to be released while he awaits trial.

Fairhope Public Library meeting Alabama News
Moms for Liberty ‘met by an angry mob’ at Fairhope library board meeting

Moms for Liberty Baldwin County chapter founder Rebecca Watson said logic has gone out of the window when it comes to protecting children from sexually inappropriate material in the Fairhope Public Library.

Dave Platta Alabama News
Former WTVM sports broadcaster Dave Platta reaches settlement over COVID vaccine mandate

Former WTVM sports anchor Dave Platta, who was fired when he refused to get a COVID vaccine, has reached a settlement agreement with Gray Media Group, Inc.

Tarrant Police Alabama News
'We are in a war right here in Tarrant': Residents fed up with crime, council bickering

Chris Patterson said shootings have increased while action from city leadership has decreased. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Patterson said his family was nearly caught in the crosshairs.

Boat missing Alabama News
Mobile County Sheriff's Office continues search for 7-year-old off Dauphin Island

The Mobile County Sheriff is using all possible resources to search for a seven-year-old boy reported missing after a shrimping trip off the coast of Dauphin Island.

Heather Young Alabama News
Woman charged after allegedly crashing vehicle into Staton prison gate to deliver contraband

The Alabama Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Services is investigating after a vehicle crashed through a gate at Staton Correctional Facility over the weekend.

Sara Milliken Alabama News
Plus-size pageant queen makes top 12 in national pageant, wins spokesmodel award

An Alabama woman who made national headlines after winning the National American (NAM) Miss Alabama pageant, made the top 12 in the national pageant.

Gulf Shores pedestrian bridge Alabama News
Bids for Gulf Shores pedestrian bridge to open this month; City hopes to keep costs under $20 million

The City of Gulf Shores plans to open bids for a new pedestrian bridge later this month.

Rose Alabama News
Body found in Cheaha State Park believed to be missing Ohio hiker

The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found in Cheaha State Park Saturday.

Marty Ann vessel Alabama News
Bodies of Semmes Middle School teacher, friend found during search off Dauphin Island

The United States Coast Guard Sector Mobile continues to search for a seven-year-old boy after his father and another man were found dead off Dauphin Island.

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