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Bibb county Alabama News
Sex traffickers drugged, tied children to bed in underground Bibb County bunker, prosecutors say

Bibb County assistant District Attorney Brian Jones revealed horrific details in a child sex trafficking ring uncovered in Bibb County.

Sandra Reeder Alabama News
City of Irondale denies knee placed on man's neck during deadly police interaction; Family claims video shows otherwise

The family of a man who died after being handcuffed by the Irondale Police Department said a mental health crisis led to his death. Phillip Reeder, 53, died on Aug. 6, 2024.

Colt Grill Alabama News
Foley cancels business license revocation hearing for federally raided Colt Grill

The Foley City Council canceled a public hearing on the revocation of the business license for a restaurant that was raided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security last week.

Steven Abercrombie Alabama News
Tallapoosa DA hands case over to AG due to internal conflict of interest

Tallapoosa County District Attorney Mike Segrest said he asked the Alabama Attorney General’s Office to take over the investigation and prosecution of a capital murder case.

Thurston Bullock Kevin Carnley Alabama News
Foley Police chief Thurston Bullock to replace outgoing public safety director; New police chief named

Changes are underway within Foley's leadership as the city names a new executive director of public safety and a new police chief. Current Police Chief Thurston Bullock will take over as Executive Director of Public Safety, effective September 1.

Emma Huddleston 3 Alabama News
Against all odds, Wedowee woman, 'underdog' horse bring home world title

A Wedowee woman is celebrating a world champion horse show title. The first, she hopes, of many.

Photo: Netflix "Stranger Things" Alabama News
Heflin's lost ACE Hardware store spotted in ‘Stranger Things’ series finale trailer

Stranger things have happened and in the new "Stranger Things" trailer for season 5, Netflix shows us what's to come for the sci-fi horror series finale, with a little touch of Sweet Home Alabama.

Jack Burrell Alabama News
Jack Burrell, longest-serving elected official currently in Fairhope, running for re-election; Answers library survey questions

As Fairhope city council place one incumbent Jack Burrell reaches the end of his 13th year on the council, he is hoping constituents will keep him in office for a fourth term.

Alabama grown tomatoes Alabama News
Alabama farmers reap benefits from Trump policy, tariffs on Mexican tomatoes

Some Alabama farmers are celebrating President Donald Trump’s decision to end the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement and slap a 17% tariff on most fresh Mexican tomatoes.

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Woman charged with terrorism in Demopolis Walmart crowbar, butcher knife attack

The Demopolis Police Department arrested a woman for assault Tuesday after an attack at Walmart. However, a new charge of terrorism has been added, WSFA reported.

Baldwin County Democrats Republicans voting Alabama News
Baldwin County GOP chair warns of Democratic influence in local elections: ‘Know what they stand for’

Republicans in Baldwin County are voicing concerns over possible progressive plants in some municipal elections.

Orange Beach mayoral debate Alabama News
1819 News to host Orange Beach Mayoral Debate on August 12

The 2025 Orange Beach Mayoral Debate will be held on August 12 at the Orange Beach Event Center (4671 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL).

HOMEWOOD POLICE ELECTIONS Alabama News
Survey: Homewood mayoral, council candidates call for transparency following Jabari Peoples shooting

1819 News conducted a survey among municipal candidates in Homewood in reference to the deadly officer-involved shooting of Jabari Peoples. Activists have threatened to boycott the city in the name of justice, and they want body-worn camera footage of the shooting to be released.

Jay Robinson Alabama News
Fairhope City Councilman Robinson hopes for thoughtful growth, community involvement in re-election bid; Says moratoriums ease growing pains

Fairhope City Council member Jay Robinson is in the running to defend his Place 4 seat and serve for a third term.

Daniel Allen Hartman. Alabama News
Loxley man 'preyed on children' for nine years, sheriff's office said; Homeland Security contacted

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a man in connection with a child sex abuse case involving multiple victims.

Birmingham Police Department Crime Scene Unit by Erica Thomas Alabama News
Man mistakenly reported dead passes away 11 days after found shot in Birmingham

Mardrecus Quartez Hardy, 42, died 11 days after he was found unresponsive in the 6800 block of Division Avenue on July 5. Family members checking on Hardy discovered him inside the residence.

Enterprise Police Alabama News
Drugs, money, guns recovered during Enterprise search warrant execution

The Enterprise Police Department arrested a man on six charges after executing a search warrant Wednesday morning.

Northport Police road Alabama News
Northport police reconstructing fatal four-vehicle crash

The Northport Police Department’s traffic reconstruction unit responded to the scene of a deadly wreck on Highway 43 Wednesday.

Colt Grill Foley Alabama News
Downtown Foley restaurant raided by Homeland Security as part of years-long investigation

Colt Grill BBQ & Spirits in Foley was raided by Homeland Security on Tuesday as part of a Homeland Security Investigation into money laundering, labor exploitation and human smuggling.

Spanish Fort Municipal Forum Alabama News
Spanish Fort municipal forum: Mayoral candidates spar over rumors of firefighters sleeping on floor

The Eastern Shore Republican Women hosted a municipal candidate forum Tuesday at The Original Oyster House in Spanish Fort.

Zy’nnya Wright. Photo: WTVM/Screenshot Alabama News
Father says Lee County family court, DHR failed daughter, giving killer ‘green light’

The father of a 13-year-old killed along with her mother is blaming the court system and DHR for allowing the violence in the Auburn home.

Alabama Weather Network Alabama News
James Spann launches Alabama Weather Network to provide statewide coverage

Do you have a plan? Meteorologist James Spann does. The longtime Birmingham chief meteorologist is branching out to the entire state.

Ethan Carter Alabama News
Michigan high school football player in Birmingham for training camp shot, robbed

A Michigan high school is asking for prayers after one of its football players was shot and injured while in Birmingham for a training camp.

Troy Vickers Alabama News
Fairhope citizen felt ignored by council, now he's running for Place One; Says engineering experience can help as city grows

Fairhope City Council candidate Troy Vickers has only lived in the city since 2022. However, he said his experience as a civil engineer could be beneficial as Baldwin County's population continues to grow.

Border Patrol in Foley Alabama News
Huntsville federal grand jury hands down six indictments for Mexican nationals accused of reentering U.S. after deportation

A federal grand jury in Huntsville indicted six Mexican nationals for reentering the U.S. illegally after being previously deported.

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Ozempic, Mounjaro, similar weight loss shots causing increase in overdoses, UAB says

Over the past decade, the use of diabetes control medications for weight loss has increased drastically. However, a new study by researchers at UAB shows the number of overdoses has also increased substantially.

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Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force secures indictments in cockfighting, gambling case

Multiple people were indicted as a result of a long-term investigation of cockfighting and gambling in Blountsville.

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