Posts by Erica Thomas

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.

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 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.

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 Alabama Weather Network, with chief meteorologist James Spann, launched Monday with hundreds of fans watching.

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.

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

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

Benny Evans has been bedridden at his home in Goodsprings for 12 years. After dealing with medical coverage issues, he has a story to tell that he hopes will serve as a warning.

The Mobile Police Department is investigating the injury of two people and the shooting of multiple vehicles in downtown early Sunday.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency responded to a fatal go-kart crash in Madison County Saturday evening.

With more than a decade of health system leadership and coming from Johnson City Medical Center, Kenny Shafer has been named the new CEO at University of Alabama (UAB) St. Vincent’s Birmingham.

The 2025 Baldwin County Public School System Staff Institute was held on Friday in Foley to welcome more than 4,000 educators back to school.