Posts by Erica Thomas

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) endorsed State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones in the Republican primary runoff election.

Despite the Dothan Police Department making multiple arrests involving allegations of sexual conduct between a teacher and several elementary school students, the accused teacher still has an Alabama teaching certificate.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) harvested its first fish in an aquaculture project studying the feasibility of raising finfish to marketable size.

Elijah Davidson, a former candidate for Alabama House District 95, endorsed Gulf Shores businessman and financial expert Joe Freeman.

The Mobile County Emergency Management Agency was awarded the Large County Preparedness Award by the Alabama Association of Emergency Managers.

A defendant in a gruesome Bibb County child sex ring pleaded guilty to nine counts of first-degree kidnapping and one count of sexual torture. She was initially charged with human trafficking, but reached a deal with prosecutors after agreeing to testify against her seven co-defendants.

A Ralph, Alabama, 15-year-old is in high spirits after sharing new scans showing a new drug is helping him fight an aggressive bone cancer.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified an inmate found dead in his cell on Thursday afternoon.

Following criticism from a board member and local pastor, Visit Mobile said it will continue to intentionally attract all visitors to the city.

The Alabama Supreme Court reversed a Conecuh County Circuit Court decision upholding Sheriff Randy Brock’s win in the 2022 sheriff’s race.

The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double homicide after a man and woman were found dead in a wooded area off County Road 86.

Representatives from Thomas Hospital presented an update on their Infirmary Health facilities.

An Opelika woman was sentenced to 11 years behind bars in a commercial sex trafficking scheme that involved a minor.

The Eastern Shore Republican Women (ESRW) hosted three candidates at its June luncheon, just days before the primary runoff election.

The Mobile Convention Center will host the World Championship Turkey Calling Contest on June 12-13.

Christina Woerner McInnis pledged to conduct a comprehensive review of data centers and solar farms if elected Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.

An Enterprise woman accused of murdering her child is asking for a speedy trial.

The marketing organization for the City of Mobile is ramping up its push to celebrate Pride Month.

The widening and deepening of Mobile’s shipping channel to 50 feet is already paying off, attracting larger ships and enabling more goods to enter the world’s trade market.

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for round two of the Camp Explorer program this summer.

Every weekday morning before the sun rises, Alex and Crystal Koehn are up and working. The Mennonite couple serves the Livingston area homemade baked goods and hot, from-scratch meals at Touch of Home Bakery.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) campaign argues that the publishing of sensitive information revealed amid a residency challenge is illegal.

Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis is calling for more oversight and law enforcement action amid financial turmoil. However, she blasted the media during a press conference on Monday, blaming them for negative coverage.

The average price of gasoline per gallon is beginning to trend down after going over $4 per gallon last month.

A campaign advertisement attacking Alabama House District 95 challenger Joe Freeman accuses him of assault and walking out on his children. But State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley), who Freeman is running to replace, said she has nothing to do with it.

With double red flags signaling danger in the waters off Alabama's coast, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Gulf Shores Beach Rescue and Orange Beach Rescue are teaming up to keep beachgoers safe.

Employees at Legacy Cabinets in Eastaboga are voicing concerns after receiving a memo announcing the manufacturer's closure.