Posts by Erica Thomas

An attorney for the Dothan City Schools system explained why a Jerry Lee Faine Elementary math teacher was not immediately fired after alleged inappropriate sexual conduct with a student that led to numerous criminal charges.

The Shelby County Republican Party is hosting a primary runoff candidate forum Tuesday.

After years of concerns about the living conditions of soldiers at Fort Rucker, the U.S. Army is nearing completion of new, modern barracks buildings.

Gadsden Regional Medical Center confirmed there were no suspected cases of Ebola or viral hemorrhagic fever Saturday after a social media post caused panic.

Each year, Gulf Shores Fire-Rescue responds to more than 300 water rescues. The department lives up to the city’s motto, “Small Town, Big Beach.”

Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery is looking forward to his first full term as sheriff and said being elected rather than appointed feels different.

A Loxley woman was indicted by a Baldwin County grand jury on multiple charges, including child abuse and human trafficking.

Bay Minette attorney Harry Still III was found not guilty in Baldwin County Circuit Court after a jury heard his appeal from a 2025 third-degree assault conviction in Bay Minette Municipal Court.

A man accused of murdering his wife is back behind bars just weeks after being released.

A Jerry Lee Faine Elementary math teacher is behind bars after allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct with a student.

Election results for Wilcox County were delayed after the machine used to count absentee ballots displayed an error message. The county had to wait for a new voting stick to be delivered for the ES&S (Election Systems & Software) machine.

The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man who appeared to have a heart attack while interacting with Prattville Police.

State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) qualified with the Alabama Republican Party for the special primary election in August. Marques qualified Wednesday for Congressional District 2.

This weekend will be the final weekend of operation for Nana Funks in Birmingham’s Lakeview.

Nearly 25,000 people have signed a petition requesting legislation to protect health care workers in the wake of the tragic murder of a nurse at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.

The day after the primary election, candidates are qualifying for the special primary election for four of the state’s congressional districts.

Randolph County voters elected a new sheriff in Tuesday’s primary election. Chief deputy Donnie Grant, Jr. had 62% of the vote over Randolph County Commissioner Derek Farr.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is heading to a Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate, but against whom is yet to be determined.

President Donald Trump shared his victories following Tuesday’s primary, highlighting Trump-endorsed candidates who won.

Election results from Wilcox County will be delayed after a machine malfunction, according to WSFA.

Longtime prosecutor Kristi Hagood won the Republican primary for Circuit Court Judge Place 7.

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) won the GOP primary Tuesday against challenger Mike Vandenheuvel.

The race for Alabama House District 95 is headed to a runoff between incumbent State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley), and Gulf Shores businessman Joe Freeman.

Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery won his first election Tuesday after a battle against Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie.

A former state senator and a local businessman are running for Alabama Senate District 34 after State Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer) announced his campaign for Agriculture Commissioner.

State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) lost Tuesday’s primary to Danielle Duggar, a Baldwin County mother who has fought for medical freedom since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith lost Tuesday’s primary race with 22% (3,144) of the votes.