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The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) is encouraging callers in the 334 area code to begin 10-digit dialing before the implementation of the new 483 area code.

Despite calls from law enforcement leaders across the state to reappoint Leigh Gwathney as the chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, Gov. Kay Ivey refused. Instead, she selected Hal Nash.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.