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Mobile County Sheriff Decorations Alabama News
'R.I.P. Sense of Humor, Karen': Halloween decor at Mobile County sheriff's home replaced

Controversial Halloween decorations at the home of Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch have been replaced.

Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway Alabama News
Alabama Supreme Court sides with Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway over City of Birmingham in arrestee dispute

The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit by the City of Birmingham against Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway regarding the county's refusal to house Birmingham inmates.

3Circle Midtown church fire Alabama News
Cause of 3Circle Midtown Church fire determined to be electrical

The preliminary investigation into a fire that damaged 3Circle Midtown Church in Mobile concluded the cause was likely an electrical issue in the sanctuary, police say.

Whitehead and Mills Alabama News
Jefferson County judge sets bond for suspect charged with murder of Kimber Bills, shooting of three others

Jefferson County Circuit Judge Kandice Pickett ruled the suspect in the shooting of four people did not meet the requirements to be held in jail according to Aniah’s Law.

Harold Dabney III Alabama News
Man accused in murder of retired AU professor could plea insanity

Lee County District Judge Jeffrey Gerald Tickal ordered a mental evaluation for the suspect in the murder of retired Auburn University professor Julie Gard Schnuelle.

Clay chalkville middle school Alabama News
Clay-Chalkville Middle School students sent home sick after eating cookies

Several Clay-Chalkville Middle School were sent home sick Thursday after they ate cookies brought by another student. Officials said the students bought the cookies from the student. It is against the rules to sell food items at school.

3Circle Midtown church fire Alabama News
Extensive damage to Mobile’s 3Circle Midtown Church sanctuary after fire

Mobile Fire Rescue responded just after midnight to a two-alarm fire at 3Circle Church on South Sage Avenue.

Fairhope Public Library teen section Alabama News
APLS chair Wahl says board members will read every challenged book in Fairhope library teen section

State funding remains in limbo for the Fairhope Public Library following the Alabama Public Library Service decision to pause funding earlier this year.

Jose Reyes Alabama News
Illegal alien accused of murdering, dismembering girlfriend and child could go to trial in December

The case of an illegal alien charged with 11 counts in the deaths of his girlfriend and her child could go to trial in December, nearly three-and-a-half years after the murders.

Whitney Cheatham Alabama News
Cullman spa owner posts $1 million bond in drug trafficking scheme case

A spa owner accused of 25 felony and misdemeanor crimes, including drug trafficking, forgery and practicing medicine without a license, has posted a $1,055,000 bond, according to media reports.

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Mobile). Alabama News
State Rep. Chip Brown looking at making Aniah's Law hearings mandatory in some cases

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) said on FM Talk 106.6’s “The Jeff Poor Show” that the release of a suspect in the October 4 downtown Montgomery shooting that killed two and injured a dozen others is an example of how Aniah’s Law is not being used properly in some Democratic counties.

Kennon and Freeman Alabama News
Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon endorses Joe Freeman, House District 95

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon endorsed local businessman and financial expert Joe Freeman for State House District 95.

MURRAY Alabama News
Watch: Tuscaloosa County Commissioner arrested at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

The Tuscaloosa Police Department arrested Tuscaloosa County District 4 Commissioner Reginald Murray after an incident Tuesday at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.

APLS Board meeting Alabama News
'Sore losers on the radical left can’t accept the truth': Grassroots effort garnered majority of APLS amendment-supporting letters

Nearly 7,000 letters were sent to the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) in support of a proposed amendment, thanks to a grassroots effort. The amendment would deem gender ideology inappropriate for minors.

Steven Whitehead Alabama News
Man accused of shooting teens at bonfire charged with murder following death of Kimber Mills

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said after the death of Kimber Mills, 18, of Oneonta, the man accused of shooting her and three others is now charged with murder.

Jefferson County shooting Alabama News
Blount County gathers to honor Kimber Mills, pray for survivors of weekend shooting

A community is mourning after the death of an 18-year-old who was shot last weekend during a bonfire gathering.

APLS meeting Alabama News
APLS board meeting attendees clash over proposed amendment to protect youth from gender ideology

The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) heard from over 8,000 people during a six-week public comment period concerning a proposed amendment deeming gender ideology as inappropriate for children and youth. On Tuesday, the APLS board heard verbal arguments from both sides of the matter.

Randolph County paved road heroes. Alabama News
From red tape to blacktop: Randolph County road warriors paving the way forward

Randolph County community members are coming together to improve the quality of life by paving roads.

Fairhope Public Library Board of Trustees meeting Alabama News
Fairhope Public Library board chair doubts APLS members will read challenged books

When the Fairhope Public Library Board of Trustees met on Monday, chairman Randal Wright said she doesn’t think the Alabama Public Library Service will do what they said they will do.

Kimber Mills Alabama News
Blount County teen shot in head 'not going to make it,' family says

A Cleveland High School senior has only days to live, according to her family, after being shot in the head at a bonfire gathering over the weekend.

Fairhope police penis arrest Alabama News
Fairhope 'No Kings' penis protester identified

The Fairhope Police Department released the identity of a woman arrested after dressing in a penis costume during the “No Kings” protest on Saturday.

Joe Freeman Alabama News
ALFA endorses anti-gambling, farmer-friendly entrepreneur Joe Freeman for House District 95

The Alabama Farmers Federation endorsed Gulf Shores businessman Joe Freeman for House District 95.

Anderson family Alabama News
Sanders Aviation flight instructor, family killed in Montana plane crash

A certified flight instructor at Sanders Aviation Jasper campus was among three killed in a plane crash in Montana.

Fairhope Public Library teen section Alabama News
APLS to host public hearing on proposed rule changes classifying gender ideology as inappropriate for youth

The Alabama Public Library Service is hosting a long-awaited public hearing on rule changes to the state's administrative code to classify material containing gender ideology as inappropriate for children and youth sections in libraries.

Fairhope No Kings penis Alabama News
Penis costume-wearing 'No Kings' protester arrested in Fairhope

Fairhope police reportedly apprehended one person at the "No Kings" protest on Saturday on Greeno Road near Fairhope Avenue. The person was wearing what appeared to be a penis costume and was holding a sign that read, "No Dick Tator."

Randolph County High School Makaela Hodgins Alabama News
Randolph County School system sets up anonymous tip line two weeks after teacher indicted for sex with student

The Randolph County Board of Education has a new way for students to communicate with school system leaders without being "seen as a snitch."

Spanish Fort police department Alabama News
Spanish Fort PD: Man, woman found dead on Causeway likely murder-suicide

The Spanish Fort Police Department is investigating after two people were found dead on the Causeway on Sunday morning.

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