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Dozens of arrests made in Jefferson County’s ‘Operation Alliance Shield’

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.

LILLY Alabama News
Auburn man arrested for possession of child sex abuse material

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

Haley Leah Harris Alabama News
Woman indicted for allegedly smuggling child from Orange Beach to Mexico

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

Vanessa Ragland Alabama News
Family says woman killed in Birmingham officer-involved shooting had autism, was protecting her mother

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

Classic on Noble Alabama News
Anniston's Classic on Noble to close after 30 'wonderful' years

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

Mauldin Alabama News
Former Jasper volleyball coach convicted of sex abuse arrested twice since sentencing

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

Dekalb county Alabama News
DeKalb County searching for armed suspect following deputy-involved shooting

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

Desmond Wingard (Facebook) Alabama News
Desmond Wingard, WSFA 12 news director, passes after battle with cancer

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

Urban Alchemy Alabama News
Birmingham councilman worries proposed City-owned homeless camp could turn into 'open-air drug market'

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

Birmingham Police car Alabama News
Birmingham Police report officer-involved shooting

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

Taylor Duplesis Alabama News
Baldwin County stabbing suspect on the run, sheriff's office says

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

ELKINS Alabama News
Dispute over car leads to shooting at Mobile mechanic shop

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

Fairhope police penis arrest Alabama News
Court appearance pushed back for woman arrested at ‘No Kings’ protest wearing penis costume

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.

Bill Riales Alabama News
WKRG’s Bill Riales announces retirement after nearly 50 years in broadcasting

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

Mobile Countil Stimpson last meeting Alabama News
Mobile City Council bids emotional, grateful farewell to Stimpson, celebrates enduring legacy

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.

Clarke County Sheriffs Office Alabama News
Feds foil possible violent plot against public figures, synagogues; Suspect did not intend to be taken alive, Clarke County authorities say

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.

ALEA Alabama News
Northport woman, unborn child killed in multi-vehicle crash

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

Spiroo, stimpson Alabama News
Mobile braces for transition as Mayor-elect Spiro Cheriogotis prepares to take baton from Sandy Stimpson

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

Johnson Alabama News
Birmingham woman sentenced in blunt force trauma death of toddler

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.

FAIRHOPE TEEN LIBRARY BOOKS Alabama News
Inside Fairhope Public Library teen section: List of books being reviewed by APLS

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.

Franklin Arana Alabama News
Man detained by ICE after deadly DUI crash in Mobile

The Mobile Police Department arrested a suspected illegal immigrant Monday morning after a DUI crash that killed one person.

READ FREELY VS APLS Alabama News
Radical left-wing Read Freely Alabama proclaims APLS, Clean Up Alabama, Moms For Liberty, Eagle Forum akin to KKK, Bull Connor, Jim Crow

Read Freely Alabama compared two Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) members and various conservative groups to the KKK in a recent newsletter.

Orange beach flooding Alabama News
Severe weather hits Orange Beach, Gulf Shores resulting in flooding

Roadways were flooded Sunday after a severe weather system made its way through South Alabama.

Orange Beach Steven Van Elk unsplash Alabama News
Orange Beach developer's lawsuit dismissed by Alabama Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Alabama ruled a Baldwin County court’s declaratory judgment in favor of a developer suing Orange Beach was deemed void due to lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.

seafood fish Alabama News
State Rep. Brown says seafood labeling law needs stronger enforcement due to Health Dept. failures, restaurant loopholes

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) was pleased when his seafood labeling bill was finally passed and signed into law in 2024. Restaurants and grocery stores are now required to disclose the country of origin for their seafood products, including fish, shrimp and oysters.

FISHING2 Alabama News
Major League Fishing tournament showcasing 'clear, deep' Lake Wedowee

Major League Fishing’s (MLF) Folds of Honor Patriot Cup is taking place on Lake Wedowee.

Shamonte Lanfair Alabama News
Jefferson County deputy charged with assault in Center Point crash

An off-duty Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was involved in a crash in Center Point is facing charges, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).

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