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Lulus Alabama News
Jimmy Buffett fans feeling the 'Bama Breeze' for annual 'Meeting of the Minds'

Parrotheads united this week in Gulf Shores for the 2023 Meeting of the Minds. Events from the Flora-Bama to Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s had Parrotheads flocking to the coast to enjoy and remember the legendary songwriter and entertainer.

Drought Monitor and Fire Hazards Alabama News
Fire concerns statewide as extreme drought continues

Firefighters across the state are concerned about fire safety after the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) re-issued a Fire Alert this week.

Gene Haas Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technology Alabama News
Bishop State opens state-of-the-art workforce training facility

Bishop State Community College unveiled the Gene Haas Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technology this week.

Point Clear Meteor Alabama News
Watch: Meteor caught on camera over Mobile Bay

A Ring camera in Point Clear, Alabama caught a meteor at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday. The meteor is likely part of the Orionids meteor shower, which is caused by debris from Halley’s Comet.

Beach Express BCBC Baldwin County Bridge Company Alabama News
Baldwin County Bridge Company trial date set for case against ALDOT Director Cooper

A trial date has been set for the case involving Baldwin County Bridge Company versus Alabama Department of Transportation Director John Cooper. Both parties agreed Tuesday to schedule the trial for Aug. 12, 2024.

Transgender Health by AP Photo Kathleen Batten Alabama News
Montgomery-based Foundation for Moral Law helps block Iowa school policy forcing teachers, students to use preferred pronouns

A Federal Appeals court blocked an Iowa school system’s policy requiring school staff and students to use the preferred pronouns of others. Attorneys from Alabama-based Foundation for Moral Law had a part in the court victory.

Scales of Justice Alabama News
Former Mobile County DHR employee claims discrimination by leadership in federal lawsuit

One Mobile County man said he was punished for doing just that and now he wants to be compensated.

Mobile electric garbage truck Alabama News
City of Mobile wants help naming first electric garbage truck

The city of Mobile is asking citizens to name its first fully electric garbage truck.

police state Alabama News
WATCH: Crowd stands, sings national anthem following movie in Daphne theater

Those who came to watch "Police State" at the Daphne AMC Classic Jubilee Square 12 left with an extra patriotic pep in their step Monday night.

Jonathan Daniel Sauers Alabama News
Former Faith Academy teacher indicted on sex with student charges

A Mobile County Grandy Jury indicted Jonathan Daniel Sauers, 44, of Semmes on two charges related to allegations he had a sexual relationship with a student

Margaritaville Alabama News
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville coming to Gulf Shores

The city of Gulf Shores announced Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville will be part of a new development in the city. The restaurant will be in the Legendary Marina & Yacht Club.

DHR Commissioner Nancy Buckner Alabama News
DHR Commissioner wants Kids to Love case moved to Montgomery County

DHR Commissioner Nancy Buckner is asking the court to move a civil case to Montgomery County.

WTVM Alabama News
WTVM employee fired for not getting COVID vaccine in legal battle against Gray Television

A second former employee of WTVM in Columbus, Georgia, is in a legal battle with the television station’s parent company, after being fired for not getting the COVID vaccine.

Blue Marlin Alabama News
WATCH: Blue marlin caught off Alabama coast could be record-breaker

A blue marlin caught off the Orange Beach coast Thursday morning could break the record for the largest caught in Alabama and the Gulf of Mexico.

Kids to love Alabama News
Kids to Love attorneys celebrate victory in case against DHR: 'Witnessed tears, anguish and prayers'

The judge in a civil case against the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) director and other leadership, ruled against DHR this week.

Kids to love lee marshall Alabama News
Kids to Love founder sends letter to Ivey: 'Open our homes'

Lee Marshall, the founder of Kids to Love, a non-profit serving children in foster care, sent a letter to Gov. Kay Ivey and gave supporters three calls of action.

Little Italy Alabama News
Auburn pizzeria Little Italy vandalized with swastika carvings on tables

The restaurant, Little Italy, posted surveillance images of the man they accused of the act.

Gov Kay Ivey Photo Erica Thomas Alabama News
Ivey commends embattled DHR commissioner for 'lifesaving work' despite lawsuits, critics

Governor Kay Ivey's office responded to an open letter from Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) employees and former employees concerning agency commissioner Nancy Buckner and her leadership team.

Library Board of Trustees Fairhope Alabama News
Fairhope pediatrician, retired minister want Fairhope Library to keep questionable books in children section; Anti-human trafficking activist raises concerns

The Fairhope Library's Board of Trustees met Monday and heard from the public about concerns over books that some say contain inappropriate material. These books, they say, are in the children and teen sections of the library, and they want them moved to the adult section.

Joran van der Sloot Alabama News
Van der Sloot could reveal details in Natalee Holloway death as part of plea deal

Joran van der Sloot has a court hearing on Wednesday in which the family of Natalee Holloway could learn more about how their daughter died.

Nancy Buckner, Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources. Alabama News
Letter sent to Ivey details horrific incidents with children in DHR custody — 'You have the power to stop it Governor'

A group of current and former Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) employees sent an open letter to Gov. Kay Ivey about concerns with DHR leadership. Some of these concerns, they said, have led to the death and abuse of children in DHR custody.

Foley library director Alabama News
Foley Library director who refused to remove inappropriate material from children section departing for Wyoming

The director of the Foley Public Library is leaving Alabama two months after a controversy concerning inappropriate books in the children’s and teen’s section.

Barber Motorsports Park Alabama News
Woman dies in second deadly crash at Barber Motorsports Park this month

For the second time this month, a person has died as a result of a crash at Barber Motorsports Park.

St Pauls Star of David Alabama News
Reverend of Daphne church 'very, very happy to be back home' after 'inconvenience' in Israel

Members of St. Paul's Eastern Shore Episcopal Church returned home safely from Israel over the weekend.

Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway Alabama News
Jefferson County Sheriff Pettway revises budget freeze criticism

A day after Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway released an emotional statement about the Commission freezing 30% of his budget and the implications that decision could lead to, he backtracked Friday saying he had it wrong.

Citizens Academy Alabama News
Fairhope PD allowing up-close and personal look at police work through Citizen Police Academy

The Fairhope Police Department’s third Citizen’s Academy was a success, according to Chief Stephanie Hollinghead. She said it was not only helpful for the citizens of Fairhope, but also for the department.

First Responders Dinner Alabama News
Azalea City Republican Women honor first responders with night of recognition

First responders in Mobile County were honored by the Azalea City Republican Women (ACRW) Thursday evening.

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