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Birmingham Five Points South shooting Alabama News
$100,000 in rewards offered in Birmingham mass shooting; Over 100 tips received

Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama has received over 100 tips in Birmingham’s Five Points South mass shooting, yet still no arrests have been made.

Jennifer Fidler Alabama News
State Rep. Fidler hits roadblock after week of digging for migrant program information

State Rep. Jennifer Fidler (R-Silverhill) is attempting to find details about a federal program bringing migrants to Alabama.

Stan Pate border wall Alabama News
Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate purchases truckloads of unused border wall ahead of Trump visit

Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate brought border wall panels to T-town Thursday ahead of former President Donald Trump's visit for the Alabama-Georgia game Saturday.

William Bryan Alabama News
License suspended for Florida surgeon who took Alabama man’s liver instead of his spleen

William Dale "Bill" Bryan, 70, of Muscle Shoals, died during what was supposed to be a splenectomy at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Florida.

Roy Burgess Alabama News
Life sentence upheld for man convicted in 1993 murder he committed as a teen

The Morgan County Circuit Court again sentenced Burgess to life without parole.

Mobile City Council Alabama News
'Jesus wasn't from America': Mobile council members respond to migrant concerns

A Mobile resident voiced concerns Tuesday with how council members react to citizens who come forward with concerns.

Caroleene Dobson ALGOP Alabama News
National Federation of Independent Business endorses Dobson in AL-2

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) endorsed Alabama’s second congressional district Republican candidate Caroleene Dobson Wednesday.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson Alabama News
Mobile Mayor Stimpson announces he will not seek re-election

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election to a fourth term in 2025.

Anthony Lowery Alabama News
Baldwin County Sheriff says illegal immigration impacting public safety; MS-13 gang activity identified

Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery told FM Talk 106.5’s Sean Sullivan Tuesday Baldwin County has an illegal immigration problem causing issues to schools, public services and public safety.

FBI Alabama News
FBI hiring contract Haitian Creole translators

The FBI is seeking contract workers across the state of Alabama to translate Haitian Creole.

Safe Haven Baby Box Alabama News
Opelika installs ninth Safe Haven Baby Box to give options to mothers in crisis

The city of Opelika installed a Safe Haven Baby Box Monday, making it the ninth baby box to be installed in Alabama.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
'We've got big problems': State Sen. Elliott plans legislative package on immigration following trip to border

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) said he is planning a six to eight-bill package to protect Alabamians from the impact of federal immigration policy.

Fairhope City Councilman Corey Martin. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
'You are gaslighting every single one of us': Fairhope residents express concern, frustration over potential Haitian refugee influx

The Fairhope City Council heard from concerned citizens Monday night following what Mayor Sherry Sullivan called rumors about a possible influx of immigrants.

Border Migrants Alabama News
1,000 Haitians coming to Mobile, Baldwin Counties in coming weeks, whistleblower says; U.S. Rep. Carl skeptical

Between 800 and 1,200 Haitian migrants are coming to Baldwin or Mobile Counties within the next two to three weeks, according to immigration whistleblower Jay Palmer.

Joe Cochran Alabama News
'It’s been just one absolutely magnificent life': Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran passes away following battle with ALS

Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran passed away Friday following a long battle with ALS.

Pickleball Alabama News
Pickleball injuries on the rise as paddle sport grows in popularity

With the popularity of pickleball growing across the nation, injuries from pickleball are also on the rise. There are an estimated 8.9 million pickleball players in the U.S.

Five Points South shooting Alabama News
Multiple suspected in Birmingham’s Five Points South mass shooting

Birmingham Police believe a shooting that left four people dead and at least 18 others injured Saturday night was targeted.

Thomasville Regional Medical Center AP Photo by Jay Reeves Alabama News
Thomasville Regional Medical Center closes due to staffing shortages

Thomasville Regional Medical Center (TRMC) suspended operations due to a staffing shortage and it is unclear if and when it will reopen.

Will Bryan Alabama News
Death of Muscle Shoals man ruled homicide in case of mistaken organ surgery

A criminal investigation could soon be underway after the medical examiner in the death of a man who died during surgery ruled the manner of death a homicide.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
'Elections matter': AG Marshall challenges immigration programs but says voting is the best defense

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall told 1819 News he has been watching immigration issues across the state in places like Sylacauga and Athens. While communities are being impacted by Biden administration policies, Marshall said attorneys general across the nation have a responsibility.

Scam Alert phone Alabama News
Cryptocurrency scam sends photos of your house in ‘sextortion’ scheme

Mobile Police Department public information officer Blake Brown said several people are getting email scams that appear personal and scary for victims.

Jack Burrell Alabama News
Mobile Bayway to be torn down to protect tolls on new bridge, not for environmental, safety purposes

Jack Burrell, the chairman of the Eastern Shore MPO, told 1819 News the $4 billion Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project is on track to break ground in 2025. Environmental studies and geotechnical services are still being performed and re-negotiations are underway with contractors for both phase one and phase two of the project.

Scottie Patillo Alabama News
Former Woodland High School athletic director charged with sexual contact by school employee, sex abuse

A former girls basketball coach and athletic director in east Alabama was arrested following a grand jury indictment.

William Carroll Alabama News
‘I’m fired up’: Mobile City Councilman William Carroll lashes out at parents concerned about pornographic material found in library

Mobile City Councilman William Carroll recently lashed out at parents concerned about pornographic material in the children's section of the Mobile Public Library, saying if parents don't want their children to see those books, then keep out.

John Cooper Photo Erica Thomas Alabama News
Criminal charge against ALDOT director John Cooper dismissed in Marshall County

The judge presiding over a criminal case for Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) director John Cooper dismissed the case Tuesday.

Caroleene Dobson endorsed by Manufacture Alabama Alabama News
Manufacture Alabama endorses Dobson in AL-2, citing her 'work ethic, energy and vision'

Alabama’s only manufacturing association committed to legislative, regulatory, operational and competitive interests has endorsed Caroleene Dobson in Alabama’s congressional district two race. Manufacture Alabama believes Dobson, a Montomery attorney, wife and mother of two, has what it takes to bring opportunity to the newly-drawn district.

Haitian refugees in Mexico Alabama News
Fairhope councilman declines to comment on refugee settlement position; State Rep. Jackson defends position: 'Only true Americans are Natives'

A letter sent to the Biden administration from the Welcoming Refugees campaign is gaining traction in Alabama after a Fairhope City Councilman and two State Representatives' names were attached to it.

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