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Auburn Professor Alabama News
Longtime Auburn University veterinary professor likely attacked, killed in park while walking dog

The Auburn Police Department is investigating after a woman was found dead in a wooded area at Kiesel Park Saturday afternoon.

Spiro Cheriogotis and Barbara Drummond Alabama News
Cheriogotis pushes unity in Mobile mayoral runoff against Democratic State Rep. Drummond

Mobile mayoral candidates Spiro Cheriogotis and State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) will face off on September 23 in a runoff election.

Jon Reep Alabama News
Dothan comedy show canceled after child porn arrest of ‘Last Comic Standing’ star

The Dothan Opera House canceled the September 14 appearance of comedian Jon Reep after he was arrested on child porn related charges.

Gulf Shores Alabama News
Gulf Shores honors election challenge with planned recount

The City of Gulf Shores announced it will recount votes from the 2025 municipal elections after receiving a petition for a recount.

St Michaels Alabama News
Jemison man charged after traveling to California monastery with weapons, claiming to be ‘Angel of Death’

An Alabama man is facing charges after the Orange County, Calif. District Attorney’s Office said he traveled to a Catholic monastery claiming to be Michael, the Angel of Death, and making threats.

Harry Still III Bay Minette Alabama News
Bay Minette attorney barred from city facilities, has history of aggressive behavior, conspiracies, police chief says

A Baldwin County attorney accused of attacking a Bay Minette councilman has a history of causing trouble, according to police.

emergency ambulance Alabama News
Man killed in Trussville industrial incident inside cement mixer at time of death

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identity of an industrial worker killed in Trussville on Wednesday morning.

ALEA State Troopers Alabama News
ALEA troopers investigate six fatalities, make 33 DUI arrests, only 1 boating under the influence arrest during Labor Day weekend

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency released numbers of citations and incidents over the Labor Day weekend, and the highway patrol investigated six fatalities. They involved a motorcycle, an ATV and an electric bicycle.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin (left) and Mobile mayoral candidate Barbara Drummond (right). Photo: Randall Woodfin (X). Alabama News
Left-wing Randall Woodfin-affiliated VoteShift moving resources to Mobile for mayoral runoff

A Birmingham-based firm that works to get progressives elected is taking part in the Mobile mayoral race. VoteShift consults campaigns, designs their brand and markets them online and through events.

Harry Still III Alabama News
Baldwin County attorney arrested for assault of Bay Minette city councilman

A Bay Minette attorney is facing an assault charge after he was accused of attacking a Bay Minette city councilman.

Margaritaville construction underway. Alabama News
'Paradise in Progress': Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach construction underway

Crews began digging for the future marina, which will sit across the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) from The Wharf.

Decatur City Council Alabama News
Decatur City Council unanimously approves naming of street after Steve Perkins

The Decatur City Council approved a measure to rename a street in honor of Steve Perkins, who was shot and killed outside of his home in September 2023.

Police lights siren AP Photo by Matt Rourke Alabama News
Update: All-clear given after threat at Phil Campbell High School

The Florence Police Department confirmed all is clear after a threat at Phil Campbell High School.

Phil Campbell High School Alabama News
Phil Campbell High School evacuated due to threat

Phil Campbell High School evacuated the campus on Wednesday after a threat came in over the phone late Tuesday night.

Chicken Guy Alabama News
'Flavortown' coming to Gardendale with opening of Chicken Guy!

Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! is opening Thursday in Gardendale.

Tony Kennon Alabama News
'I think any council can be a successful council if they're willing to compromise': Orange Beach Mayor Kennon lays out priorities for new term

The heated, controversial Orange Beach mayoral election ended in a victory for incumbent Tony Kennon, who won reelection with 60% of the vote.

Mobile police Alabama News
Mobile mayor warns drivers of checkpoints: 'We don't tolerate reckless driving'

Mobile drivers are not known for their safety measures and now Mayor Sandy Stimpson has a message.

Barbara Drummond Alabama News
Birmingham Mayor Woodfin endorses Drummond for Mobile mayor

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is pushing for State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) to win the Mobile mayoral race. Drummond will face off with former Mobile District Court Judge Spiro Cheriogotis on September 23.

Baldwin County School Board Alabama News
Baldwin County Schools outline records requests after clarifying board attorney not 'ultimate decision-maker'

The Baldwin County School System explained how it handles record requests after media outlets submit them.

COVID 19 2 Alabama News
Birmingham's long COVID warriors fight broken system, redefine care

The Microvascular Research Foundation in Birmingham is focusing on long COVID advancements and innovation, despite pushback from the country's medical establishment.

ALEA marine patrol trooper Alabama News
Teens hurt on Neely Henry after inflatable collides with pier

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is investigating a boating incident that injured three juveniles on Neely Henry Lake.

Jamaal Williams Alabama News
Jamaican national arrested for sexual assault at Foley Walmart

The Foley Police Department arrested a foreign national in connection to a reported sexual assault at the Foley Walmart Supercenter.

Mobile police suv Alabama News
Mobile police vehicle among four struck by gunfire, two injured

Mobile police are investigating after two men were injured and four vehicles were struck by gunfire, including an MPD vehicle.

BRAD BASS SPANISH FORT MAYOR Alabama News
Spanish Fort Mayor-elect Brad Bass working with transition team, getting ahead of priorities, tackling fire station challenges

A new mayor will soon take over in Spanish Fort. Brad Bass won the election against incumbent Mike McMillan.

Bennett Farms Alabama News
Heflin farm gearing up for fall season, gives sneak peek to incredible corn maze

Bennett Farms in Heflin has designed intricate corn mazes every fall for six years. They offer a complete family experience with hayrides and other activities for children and their parents.

Elish Smith Alabama News
Roanoke City Council candidate in wrong district for municipal elections

A Roanoke city council district 5 candidate does not live in district 5, according to the Randolph County Probate Office.

ALEA K9 Alabama News
Third ALEA K9 dies this month — ‘Exceptionally hard month’ for K-9 unit

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is mourning the loss of a third K9 this month.

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