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Foley Beach Express Alabama News
Foley Beach Express improvements could relieve beach traffic

Work continues on the Foley Beach Express after several projects were delayed due to pending approval by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

Birmingham Police Exhibition Driving Street Racing file photo Alabama News
Birmingham PD ready for NYE street racing events from Atlanta to Birmingham

The Birmingham Police Department is relaunching “Operation Knight Rider” after receiving information there may be street racing and exhibition driving from Atlanta to Birmingham on New Year’s Eve.

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Fairhope PD section off part of downtown due to bomb threat ahead of NYE celebration

The Fairhope Police Department cordoned off a section of downtown Tuesday night due to a threat to a local business.

Fairhope Council Alabama News
Fairhope approves $700K emergency repair for Section Street; Work to be completed within 15 days

The Fairhope City Council approved a $700,000 emergency repair to Section Street at Big Mouth Gully at Bayou Street, where the sidewalk and curbing were washed out during weekend storms.

Traditions Apartment Complex Alabama News
South Alabama purchases $20 million apartment complex to meet increased enrollment needs

The University of South Alabama (USA) purchased the Traditions apartment complex off Old Shell Road for $20.2 million.

Thomasville Regional Medical Center AP Photo by Jay Reeves Alabama News
Thomasville mayor says potential buyers of hospital in negotiations

Thomasville Regional Medical Center could reopen, according to Mayor Sheldon Day.

courtroom Alabama News
Deatsville man accused of defrauding Alaskan company to pay for trip to China, send money to Alabama church

A Deatsville man is facing federal charges connected to an Alaskan company where he worked as a general manager.

Athens tornado damage Alabama News
James Spann explains why no tornado warning issued ahead of Athens EF-1

Many areas across Alabama were hit by severe weather late Saturday into Sunday morning. Athens, one of the hardest hit areas, was damaged by an EF-1 tornado.

Red Snapper Alabama News
Red snapper season ends December 31; 2025 quotas announced

The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will close the 2024 red snapper season at midnight on December 31.

XYLAZINE Alabama News
Tranq kills several people in Baldwin County; Coroner warns non-opioid sedative added to street drugs

Baldwin County Coroner Brian Pierce says a dangerous and deadly drug has made its way to the area. Xylazine, also known as "tranq," is a large animal tranquilizer that is unresponsive to emergency reversal treatments.

Foley City Council Alabama News
Foley redistricting ahead of 2025 municipal election following 30% population growth

Foley is updating its City Council district boundaries in preparation for the 2025 municipal elections.

Covenant Rescue Group Alabama News
Montgomery woman seeks justice against alleged predator after seeing his arrest online 25 years later

A Montgomery woman is thankful after seeing a sexual predator who victimized her was placed behind bars 25 years later.

Alabama DMA map Alabama News
Forgotten 'orphan counties' unable to access Alabama television markets leaving citizens uninformed and in danger

A yearslong struggle for some counties, dubbed "orphan counties" to be put in Designated Market Areas (DMAs) in Alabama continues with key players in the fight unclear on what to do. Those counties receive television signals from markets out-of-state.

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ALEA investigating fatal Morgan County officer-involved shooting; Man had replica of Sig Sauer 1911 handgun

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating the death of a man who led multiple agencies on a chase on December 23.

Mobile Fire Rescue Department Alabama News
Christmas Day apartment fire leaves 11 displaced in Mobile; Pets rescued by firefighters

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department confirmed an accidental fire on Christmas Day damaged six apartments and displaced 11 people.

Prine and stimpson Alabama News
Fmr Mobile PD chief Prine files slander, libel, civil conspiracy lawsuit against Mayor Stimpson, council members, 10 others

Former Mobile police chief Paul Prine is suing Mayor Sandy Stimpson and others, alleging his termination earlier this year came after months of conspiracies against him. The lawsuit was filed on Christmas Eve in the Circuit Court of Mobile County.

Bethany A Gee Alabama News
A Christmas Miracle: Alabama Kidney Foundation pays way for woman donating kidney to stranger

A Baldwin County woman is spending Christmas thankful for those with a giving spirit.

Bynum Adoption Alabama News
Marshall County Judge stuns courtroom with presentation of 'David and Goliath' stone during adoption hearing

Brandon and Hayley Bynum of Albertville have always wanted a child of their own. This Christmas, thanks to a blessed adoption, they have just that.

68 Ventures Bowl Alabama News
68 Ventures Bowl bringing Arkansas State, Bowling Green together for second time in history; Goal is to give back

Nathan Cox, chairman of the development company, said the Daphne-based company strives to advance tourism throughout the region and to give back. In return, his focus is not on building homes and businesses but on building stronger generations of families in Baldwin and Mobile counties.

Katie Griffin footage Alabama News
Astronomer says cluster of fireballs seen across Southeast was Chinese satellite deorbiting

New information available Sunday suggests a cluster of fireballs observed late Saturday across the Southeast could have been Chinese satellites deorbiting.

Baldwin County Sheriffs Office Alabama News
Baldwin County Major Crimes Unit investigating deadly deputy-involved shooting

A person was shot and killed by a Baldwin County Sheriff’s deputy Sunday night after officials say the subject produced a gun during a struggle.

Jared Smith Mugshot Alabama News
ALEA slow-walking response to trooper involved in 'reckless' incident leading to criminal charges

ALEA refuses to confirm trooper was involved 'reckless' incident leading to criminal charges

Katie Griffin footage Alabama News
Cluster of fireballs spotted across Southeast; Likely Starlink, reports say

Hundreds of people across the Southeast reported seeing a brilliant streak through the sky late Saturday.

Gorman Houston Alabama News
Court documents: Former pastor texted 'I want to f*** you' to undercover agent he thought was young teen before traveling to meet

New details in a sting bringing down a former pastor were revealed in a court deposition.

STILLO Alabama News
Mexican national arrested with 11 kilos of meth in Baldwin County

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office seized a large amount of drugs during a special operations traffic stop late Tuesday.

Willie Ellington Alabama News
Marine on board NAS Pensacola charged after escort found dead in Mobile pond

U.S. Marine Willie Ellington is facing first-degree murder and possession of child pornography after a bizarre case spanning two states.

Anthony Lowery Baldwin County Sheriffs Office Alabama News
Former Baldwin County deputy claims discrimination over 'Christian Facebook posts'; Sheriff Lowery cries foul

A federal lawsuit against the Baldwin County Sheriff claims religious discrimination and retaliation.

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