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Alabama Supreme Court orders nitrogen hypoxia death of Etowah County murderer

The Alabama Supreme Court ordered the state’s execution of Geoffrey Todd West, who murdered a woman in 1997.

City of Homewood Police Alabama News
Homewood PD deadly officer-involved shooting under investigation

A large law enforcement presence was reported Friday at the scene of a deadly officer-involved shooting near the intersection of Green Springs Highway and Valley Avenue.

ALEA Marine Patrol Lake Wedowee Alabama News
Lake Wedowee boat collision kills one, injures another

A person was killed and another airlifted for treatment after a nighttime boating collision on Lake Wedowee on Thursday. Two others involved were not injured.

emergency ambulance Alabama News
70-year-old worker killed in US Pipe Bessemer accident

The Jefferson County Coroner identified a man killed in a work-related accident on Thursday.

Alabama State University Alabama News
State investigating swatting incident at Alabama State University

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said a fake threat led to the lockdown of the Alabama State University campus on Thursday.

Charlie Kirk Alabama News
Candlelight vigils honoring Charlie Kirk planned in Mobile, Foley

People in South Alabama are coming together in honor of Charlie Kirk, founder and CEO of Turning Point USA. Kirk was gunned down while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Sand in my Boots Alabama News
Fans anticipate Sand in My Boots festival announcement

Festivalgoers are hoping for year two of Morgan Wallen's Sand in My Boots festival. The 2025 festival brought 40,000 people to Gulf Shores on each of the three days and already they want to know when the next festival will be and who will be performing.

Pastor Travis Johnson and Charlie Kirk Alabama News
‘Be strong and courageous’: Mobile pastor offers comfort for Christians in wake of Kirk death

Pastor Travis Johnson, of Pathway Church in Mobile went live on social media following the shooting. As details trickled in, Johnson spoke about the important role of Christians at this time.

Ronald Crow Alabama News
'He is evil': Blount County jury convicts Trafford man of sexual torture, drugging of child

Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey announced the conviction of a Trafford man on 12 horrific charges involving the sexual abuse of a child.

FILE - Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk speaks during a campaign rally, Oct. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) Alabama News
Charlie Kirk assassinated, President Trump confirms — Suspect not in custody

Turning Point USA founder and CEO Charlie Kirk was pronounced dead at the hospital after he was shot while speaking at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University.

Charlie Kirk Shot Alabama News
Turning Point USA founder, CEO shot while speaking in Utah (video)

The founder and CEO of the most-watched conservative platform in Alabama has been shot.

Julie Schnuelle Alabama News
Julie Gard Schnuelle Annual Scholarship Fund established in memory of slain retired Auburn University professor

The Julie Gard Schnuelle Annual Scholarship Fund has been established at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine to honor the slain retired professor.

JULIE SCHNUELLE Alabama News
'Incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love and support': Family of slain retired AU professor releases first public statement

The family of the retired Auburn University professor who was killed in a public park while walking her dog released a statement and asked for privacy at this time.

Christopher Sanchez Mendoza Alabama News
Homeland Security 'working through legal process' in Foley scooter crash that killed two

Homeland Security has been made aware of a deadly crash that killed two people and landed one in jail.

Christopher Thomason Alabama News
Blount County DA says sheriff’s corrections officer had videos, images of children, attempted to meet victim at football game

Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey detailed findings from an investigation surrounding a sheriff’s office employee.

Gary Chapman Alabama News
Dog the Bounty Hunter's son on 'standard procedure' admin leave with Priceville PD following deadly crash

The song of Dog the Bounty Hunter, whose real name is Duane Chapman, made headlines after being involved in a deadly crash over the weekend.

Hidden camera surveillance video Alabama News
Tuscaloosa physician's assistant accused of setting up hidden camera, forging prescriptions

The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force arrested a Tuscaloosa physician's assistant for voyeurism and other criminal charges.

Alabama political news trial Alabama News
Russellville teen charged with murder in death of friend to be tried as adult

The teen charged in the death of a 13-year-old boy in Florence was denied youthful offender status.

Blount County Sheriff's Office. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Blount County Sheriff employee arrested in child porn case

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office responded Tuesday after the arrest of one of its own.

City of Fairhope Alabama News
Baldwin County judge denies summary judgment, sets trial in Fairhope's battle with developer

A Baldwin County judge denied a summary judgment and set a trial date in the case of a large developer claiming Fairhope caused damages by denying the right to build two multi-occupancy housing complexes.

Kevin Brock Alabama News
Prosecutors dismiss charges against former Summerdale police chief Kevin Brock

Forgery charges against former Summerdale police chief Kevin Brock have been dismissed.

Auburn and Charlotte Alabama News
Two cities, two murders, race — Is Auburn's latest slaying Alabama's version of the Charlotte light rail stabbing?

The death of a white retired Auburn University professor, allegedly at the hands of a black Montgomery man, is among several stories nationwide getting attention for the lack of news coverage.

Harold Dabney III Alabama News
Auburn killing suspect charged with crime in Virginia, had family history of crime

The suspect in the murder of retired Auburn University professor Julie Gard Schnuelle had previous charges in Virginia, according to court documents.

Emma Terry Alabama News
Miss Alabama Emma Terry wins fourth runner up in Miss America pageant

Miss Alabama Emma Terry, of Leeds, placed fourth runner-up in Sunday night’s Miss America competition.

Auburn professor death Alabama News
Montgomery man charged with capital murder in death of retired Auburn University professor

The Auburn Police Department arrested Harold Rashad Dabney III in connection to the death of retired Auburn professor Julie Gard Schnuelle.

BALDWIN COUNTY SHERIFF CANDIDATES Alabama News
Baldwin County Sheriff candidates to participate in forum on September 11

The two candidates vying for sheriff of Baldwin County will come together on September 11 to discuss their vision for the future.

Gordon Boat Ramp (Google Maps) Alabama News
Popular Houston County boat ramp temporarily closing

The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announced the closure of the Gordon Public Boat Ramp in Houston County.

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