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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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rooster chicken Egor Myznik unsplash com Alabama News
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.

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.

Lineberry Alabama News
Foley warns citizens after chase ends in gas leak, live power line hazard

 A Fairhope man is facing charges after a police pursuit ended with his vehicle striking a power pole and a natural gas valve.

ALEA state trooper Alabama News
ALEA investigating after trooper chase ends in shooting death of motorcyclist

 The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting involving one of its own.

Operation Reconnect Alabama News
Operation ReConnect providing combat vets, families Alabama beach vacations

A non-profit that started over 10 years ago in Afghanistan is continuing to give American heroes a much-needed reprieve on Alabama's Gulf Coast.

POLICE LIGHTS POLICE COPS CRIME Alabama News
Child pronounced dead on scene in Cherokee County crash

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday in Cherokee County.

Tahaad Pettiford Alabama News
Auburn basketball standout Tahaad Pettiford arrested for DUI

Auburn basketball player Tahaad Pettiford was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with driving under the influence, ESPN reported.

Randy Smith Alabama News
Huntsville man indicted on federal child porn charges; Accused of sending obscene material to child under 16

A Huntsville man is facing federal charges in connection to a child porn investigation.

Jeff Scott Phillips Alabama News
City of Foley employee charged with voyeurism, child porn; City ‘deeply concerned’

Foley officials responded Friday to the arrest of an employee by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.

Auburn case Alabama News
Suspect in custody after mother, child found dead in Auburn; Child at center of Amber Alert found safe

The Auburn Police Department announced the arrest of a man suspected in a double murder and kidnapping.

Ainsworth 2 Alabama News
'It's a great time right now to be a Republican': Ainsworth talks transportation, backing families, how it isn't Steven Reed who's making Montgomery safer

Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth spoke Thursday at the sold-out Eastern Shore Republican Women's luncheon in Fairhope.

Boaz prostitution arrests Alabama News
Chinese nationals arrested in prostitution sting at Boaz massage parlor

The Boaz Police Department busted a third massage parlor in an ongoing prostitution sting.

ZACHARY MICHAEL WINTERA Alabama News
Man charged with manslaughter after Gulf Shores fatal fentanyl overdose

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force arrested a man in connection to a July 1 fatal fentanyl overdose in Gulf Shores.

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