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Cohen Turner Alabama News
Fatality reported in Cleburne County flash flooding after vehicle swept through guardrail

A young man was killed Sunday during flash flooding in Cleburne County.

The Russell County Butchery Alabama News
Russell County Butchery shut down by State, citing 'Endangerous to Public'

For Ben Michael, his dream was to open a meat processing facility in Russell County to make life easier for farmers and to feed his neighbors. In March 2022, that dream became a reality when he partnered with Kyle McMaster, another farmer.

Southern Orchards Alabama News
Mobile satsuma orchard endures snow loss, hopes for abundant crop in 2026

A family-owned and operated satsuma orchard in Mobile was devastated by the surprising snowfall in January. Now, the Thornburg family is hoping a yield gap this year will turn into an abundant bumper crop in 2026.

ALEA Alabama law enforcement Agency trooper Alabama News
Teen killed in Chilton County crash not wearing seat belt, ALEA says

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday evening in Chilton County.

William Miller Alabama News
Daphne City Council candidate stresses importance of local elections, hopes to inspire voters

Daphne City Council District 5 candidate William "Billy" Miller is urging constituents to get involved and get to the polls for the 2025 municipal elections.

Participants take part in medical training Alabama News
Baldwin, Mobile County SROs gear up for 'Back to School' with intensive training

Nearly 100 school resource officers (SROs) trained this week in Baldwin County, preparing for the upcoming school year.

Homewood Police Alabama News
ALEA concludes investigation of Jabari Peoples death; Body-worn camera footage released to local authorities

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation turned over all body-worn camera footage of a high-profile officer-involved shooting to the Homewood Police Department and the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office after concluding its investigation.

Roger Delacruz Perez Alabama News
Illegal alien charged with Calera rape

Calera Police arrested an illegal alien in connection with a rape case. The police chief said the case is a prime example of the need for law enforcement action.

Morgan Skye Thornton Alabama News
Athens mother charged with capital murder in brutal beating death of infant

The mother of an infant who was severely beaten to death in Athens has been arrested and charged with capital murder.

Melvin Hill Alabama News
Alabama woman escapes kidnapper after taken to Mississippi, assaulted in multiple jurisdictions

The Jackson County, Miss. Sheriff’s Department arrested a man accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend from Alabama.

Kahleb Collins Alabama News
Mother, grandfather plead not guilty in connection to death of Winfield toddler

The mother and grandfather of a one-year-old baby boy who was hanged from a ceiling and beaten have pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.

UAB Hospital Alabama News
UAB Health System, UnitedHealthcare reach agreement; No disruption to services expected

The UAB Health System announced Thursday that an agreement has been reached with UnitedHealthcare to continue services for patients.

absentee ballot Alabama News
Municipal voting deadlines looming; Absentee ballot applications due less than two weeks

Voters in Alabama who want to take part in their local municipal election by absentee ballot must apply soon.

City Hall 2 Alabama News
South Baldwin Common Sense Campaign holding Foley candidate forum

The City of Foley is hosting a municipal election candidate forum on August 14.

Bethany Paige Thornton Garcia Alabama News
Athens woman arrested after ramming patrol vehicle, crashing through garage

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a woman Wednesday after a destructive incident near the Alabama-Tennessee line.

bodycam Alabama News
ALEA expected to release police footage of Jabari Peoples shooting death Friday

Following weeks of calls for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to release video of the officer-involved shooting death of Jabari Peoples, the state's lead investigator said in court documents that it could happen soon.

Mc Carn Mug Alabama News
Man accused of shooting Scottsboro Police officer set for court appearance in August

The man Scottsboro police said shot an officer after a domestic incident and chase is scheduled for a court appearance on August 20.

ELMER A Alabama News
Illegal immigrant accused of sexually assaulting woman at Mobile County home has ties to MS-13, ignored order to leave U.S.

An illegal immigrant arrested in Mobile County has ties to the dangerous MS-13 gang, according to previous arrest documents.

Jared Hudson Alabama News
Covenant Rescue founder, U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson 'heartbroken,' 'angry' over Bibb County child sex trafficking case

As officials in Bibb County continue to investigate and make arrests in a horrific child sex trafficking case in Bibb County, a U.S. Senate candidate with extensive credentials fighting anti-human trafficking operations is responding.

Police tape crime Alabama News
Foley woman arrested after body found in apartment

The body of an unknown man will undergo an official autopsy to determine when and how he died after investigators found him dead in a Foley apartment.

BLM DOC Alabama News
BLM activist, LGBTQ reverend leading Homewood boycott once defrauded Florida church

“We will shut Homewood down for justice,” Black Lives Matter (BLM) Birmingham’s Wayne Taft Harris, Jr. said during a city council meeting.

Drag Queen Story Hour Alabama News
Fairhope councilman’s campaign page taken over by drag queen story website

A Fairhope city councilman running for re-election is without a campaign website after his page was taken over by Drag Story Hour.

Will Glass Alabama News
Mobile councilman remembers McGill-Toolen Catholic School student who drowned at Smith Lake

Mobile City Councilman William Carroll paid respects to a local high school student who drowned over the weekend at Smith Lake.

Lopez Tinoco Alabama News
Honduran national detained by ICE after Summerdale soccer game stabbing; Cocaine discovered during arrest

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Honduran national in connection with the attempted murder of a Hispanic man who was stabbed at a soccer game.

I Conception Alabama News
Mobile approves 17-block St. Louis Street renovation project with $17 million price tag

The St. Louis Street project, which has been eight years in the making, was approved Tuesday by the Mobile City Council.

Sand in my boots fest Alabama News
Gulf Shores approves extension of contract with Hangout Music Fest; 2026 festival dates decided

The Gulf Shores City Council approved a one-year extension of the contract with Hangout Music Fest, LLC.

Mallory Hagan Alabama News
‘Shut your mouth’: Former Miss America, failed Alabama Democratic candidate compares underground Bibb County child sex operation to Trump

A former Miss America, who ran two unsuccessful campaigns in Alabama as a progressive Democrat, took to TikTok to bash President Donald Trump supporters and to tell them to shut their mouths about any child sexual abuse case.

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