Posts by Erica Thomas

Residents in South Alabama reported hearing multiple booms and feeling the ground shake Saturday afternoon.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and Albertville Police are investigating after a wanted suspect reportedly shot herself after a standoff with police.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will investigate an in-custody death at the Tuscumbia County Police Department.

Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford said new plans for Christmas have been set, and he hopes people make the city a destination for the holidays.

There are now three people facing charges in connection with the October 19 bonfire shooting that claimed the life of Cleveland High School cheerleader Kimber Mills.

The release of several Coffee County Jail videos showing deputies using force on inmates is under investigation, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a cross-dressing suspect in connection with several porch pirate cases.

A federal grand jury indicted the woman accused in an international parental kidnapping case.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI and multiple local jurisdictions arrested 53 people and took guns and drugs off the street as part of Operation Alliance Shield.

The Auburn Police Department announced the arrest of a man in connection to pornographic images of children.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified a woman killed by Birmingham Police Wednesday.

The owners of one of the most beloved restaurants in Alabama announced they are retiring and closing their doors.

A woman who was sentenced to probation for second-degree sexual abuse in 2024 is back behind bars after a new charge.

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an armed suspect following a deputy-involved shooting on Wednesday.

WSFA 12 news director Desmond Wingard died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 46.

The City of Birmingham could spend over half a million dollars on property for a homeless camp.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Bureau of Investigation was called to investigate an officer-involved shooting Wednesday evening.

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Taylor Duplesis, 26, of Daphne, who they say is “actively evading law enforcement.”

A protester who was arrested in Fairhope during the ‘No Kings’ protest will not be in court next week after her initial appearance was pushed back until after the first of the year.

The Mobile Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured the employee of a mechanic shop.

Beloved Mobile news anchor Bill Riales announced he will retire after nearly 50 years in broadcasting and 25 years at WKRG News 5.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson attended his last city council meeting as mayor on Tuesday, hearing words of appreciation from council members, city employees and community leaders, including University of South Alabama president Jo Bonner.

The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office, along with federal authorities, seized an arsenal of evidence against a person they believe was set out to attack synagogues and public figures across the state and in surrounding states.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency troopers are investigating a fatal crash that claimed two lives.

When the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) met last month, chairman John Wahl requested a list of books that were reviewed by the Fairhope Public Library board of trustees.

A Birmingham woman charged with capital murder in the death of her boyfriend’s child pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and will serve a year and a half in prison.

Mobile mayor-elect Spiro Cheriogotis is preparing to assume his new position and current mayor Sandy Stimpson is working to ensure a smooth transition.