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Interstate65 Alabama News
Troopers, local law enforcement to perform license checkpoints and increased speed detection operations during Thanksgiving travel period

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and other local law enforcement agencies are partnering this week to add more driver license checkpoints and speed checks.

Migrants in the U S Photo AP Photo Marco Ugarte Alabama News
‘Another example of why Americans voted them out’ — Federal judge blocks Biden regulation putting foreign farmhands above Alabama farmers

A federal judge in Kentucky granted a preliminary injunction halting a Biden administration regulation requiring farmers to allow temporary foreign-migrant workers to engage in collective bargaining. 

Tuscaloosa Bypass Alabama News
State Sen. Allen proposes state purchase Tuscaloosa Bypass Toll Bridge to relieve traffic, bring jobs

State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) is requesting a meeting with Gov. Kay Ivey to ask about the state purchasing the Tuscaloosa Bypass Toll Bridge.

Shaknovsky Alabama News
Surgeon accused of fatal medical error in Florida surrenders Alabama medical license

Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, the surgeon accused of removing a man’s liver instead of his spleen, officially surrendered his Alabama license to practice medicine on Monday.

Ramirez Alabama News
Albertville teen charged with vehicular manslaughter in deaths of two other teens

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating a deadly crash that claimed the lives of two teens.

Mobile arena Mural Alabama News
Historic preservationists working to remove 80-ton murals from Mobile Civic Center

As work continues on the demolition of the iconic Mobile Civic Center, extra care is being taken to preserve massive murals on the arena's walls.

Gulf Shores City Schools Alabama News
Elliott proposes Baldwin County penny tax amendment to include Gulf Shores, Orange Beach systems

The Baldwin County Public School system receives 100% of the education portion of a one-cent sales tax that the state legislature levied in 2017.

Birmingham Homicides police Alabama News
'There's a war taking place': State Rep. Givan pre-files gun bill as Birmingham homicides track close to 91-year record

A deadly Thursday night drew the city of Birmingham closer to breaking a 91-year record number of homicides.

Attorney General Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall urges federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to stop pandering to 'small minority' in fight for female athletes

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall continues his fight to protect girls’ sports.

Birmingham Barons Rickwood Field Alabama News
Birmingham Barons to return to historic Rickwood Field in 2025

The Birmingham Barons will return to historic Rickwood Field in 2025.

1819 Coastal 21 Alabama News
Final projects of Plan IV to restore coast following 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill approved

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is celebrating the start of the final restoration projects to address damages caused by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Dadeville shooting Alabama News
Attorneys say Dadeville Sweet 16 victims' phones could prove intent to harm; Judge recuses self

A defendant in the Dadeville Sweet 16 party mass shooting is asking for access to the cell phones of the victims.

Atmore Four Alabama News
Atmore News owner, reporter and others to file federal lawsuit after arrests; Claim intimidation, retaliation

The owner of the Atmore News and three others are suing after being arrested for revealing grand jury secrets in 2023.

Kaiden Francis Alabama News
University of Mobile freshman basketball player dies after collapsing on campus

The University of Mobile is mourning the loss of a basketball player who collapsed on campus Tuesday and never recovered.

FAIRHOPE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Alabama News
Fairhope Public Library officials accused of violating APLS rules; Citizens call for resignation of board chair

The Fairhope Public Library is under fire after being accused of violating new rules by the Alabama Public Library Service.

Police Evidence Marker Shooting by Erica Thomas Alabama News
Man arrested after Tuskegee mass shooting posted video of himself at the scene of the crime

Federal court documents reveal more information surrounding a deadly mass shooting that happened at Tuskegee University.

Earthquake Alabama News
Walker County residents 'shook' after M 2.4 earthquake in Sipsey

Parts of North Alabama were rocked Monday evening by a magnitude 2.4 earthquake.

Allegiant Alabama News
Commercial airliner Allegiant signs on to Gulf Shores airport; Will offer six destinations

Allegiant Airlines will begin offering the first ever commercial flights from the airport in May 2025.

City of Fairhope Alabama News
Fairhope continues $78 million water infrastructure improvements after years of poor maintenance

The Fairhope City Council will consider several measures on Thursday as part of ongoing water upgrades to the city’s system.

Tarrant Council Alabama News
'Why don’t you call me a ni---r?': Tarrant mayor spars with councilman over police chief

A heated meeting of the dysfunctional Tarrant City Council ended Monday with little action.

Photo Kings Towing and Recovery Alabama News
Growing concerns for crash responders in Alabama, including tow truck drivers, police, EMS

This week, Alabama is reminding drivers to pay attention to all crash responders, including tow truck drivers, law enforcement and EMS. November 18 – 22 is Crash Responder Safety Week.

Wayman Newton Alabama News
Tarrant mayor proposes $75 credit for Tarrant Electric customers due to $4 million surplus

Tarrant Mayor Wayman Newton will propose a credit to Tarrant Electric customers Monday after he found the company has a $4 million surplus.

gavel courtroom Alabama News
AG Marshall announces murder conviction upheld in Clarke County case

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the conviction of a Thomasville man who shot and killed another man in 2021.

Gerald Andre Lomax Jr Alabama News
Birmingham PD asks community to come together following shooting death of Jackson-Olin senior

The Birmingham Police Department made a plea to the public following another act of violence that claimed the life of a young man.

katie britt Alabama News
Britt defends decision to 'hear out colleagues' ahead of Senate majority leader vote

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said there were a lot of inaccuracies surrounding her secret ballot vote for Senate majority leader.

Mobile Civic Center Alabama News
Mobile mayor gives update on civic center demolition

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said the demolition of the old civic center is on schedule to be completed in February.

Pickens County Ambulance Service Alabama News
Pickens County to lose ambulance service due to lack of funds

The only operating ambulance service in Pickens County is going out of business on December 1.

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