Posts by Erica Thomas

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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