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In the summer of 1993, a group of men kidnapped and killed a man in East Alabama. Gregory Huguley owed the men $200 for cocaine.

A man set to go to trial Monday on a charge of child sex abuse was re-arrested the same day for trying to lure a teenager.

The United States Coast Guard is investigating a deadly collision involving a commercial tugboat and an aluminum fishing vessel in Colbert County.

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) officially announced his run to replace U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) following Moore’s announcement to run for Senate.

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) presented three Alabama sheriffs with the Defender Award for their work removing illegal aliens from the country.

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving a former NFL player in Daphne.

University of South Alabama investigating link between obesity and colorectal cancer progression.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, along with other leaders and citizens, walked and biked the full length of the newest section of the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail.

"The people's mayor," is what they call Paul Prine, a candidate for Mobile mayor. The grassroots campaign has been impressive, with Prine leading in multiple unofficial polls. Still, Prine says he knows he has a big hill to climb on the last few days of the campaign trail.

The City of Foley could have several new council members after the August 26 municipal elections. Four of the five council seats are being contested.

The Eastern Shore Republican Women (ESRW) hosted a candidate forum on Thursday for all council candidates in Fairhope. 1819 News editor-in-chief Jeff Poor moderated.

The appeal of a former Decatur Police officer charged with murder in the September 2023 shooting death of Stephen Perkins did not take as long as expected.

ABC 33/40 news anchor Brenda Ladun announced her retirement on Friday. While she is stepping away from the news business, Ladun said she will stay connected to fans in another way.

The Scottsboro Police Department is mourning the loss of "one of its most respected leaders."

Amtrak's new "Mardi Gras Service" route will begin on August 18.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced the death of another K9.

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent triple murder/suicide in Daphne in an otherwise quiet and safe neighborhood, where the sheriff says people are proud to live.

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Prichard police officer after detectives said he withheld evidence during an arrest.

State Rep. Ben Harrison (R-Elkmont) announced Wednesday he will seek another term representing District 2.

The Birmingham Police Department re-arrested a murder suspect on Wednesday after a court mistakenly allowed him to post bond and be released.

Over 1,000 people attended the Orange Beach mayoral debate at the Orange Beach Event Center on Tuesday evening.

The rain did not stop over 1,000 people from showing up for the highly-anticipated Orange Beach Mayoral debate Tuesday.

The Mobile Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a man in connection with a child pornography case.

The Mobile Police Department announced on Monday the arrest of a man in connection with a stabbing that claimed the life of a woman.

The U.S. Coast Guard announced the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) will be closed each day this week to allow for bridge work.

Mobile mayoral candidate Spiro Cheriogotis is responding to scrutiny over a new ad where he claimed his father was sent to prison for defending himself.

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) has filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to run once more for Congressional District 1.