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U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) expressed the need to responsibly dispose of dredge material during a hearing in Washington.

After months of hearing complaints from boaters along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon is pleased with results after a meeting with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency secretary Hal Taylor.

A Baldwin County lawmaker is helping the Alabama Sheriffs Association push through legislation to stiffen the penalty for people who shoot and kill others in public spaces.

The Daphne Fire Department celebrated the unveiling of the county's first Safe Haven Baby Box on Tuesday.

Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson has spent a considerable amount of time exploring all parts of Mobile while campaigning for mayor. As a candidate, she said she has spoken to constituents in all corners of the city, opening her eyes to issues she didn't know about before.

The FBI Mobile announced the arrest of 15 people in a multi-agency immigration enforcement operation.

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith said his arrest Monday was all a part of a political ploy to support his opponent in the 2026 election.

Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots Music Festival was a success in May, bringing 40,000 people to Gulf Shores on each of the three days.

Mobile city officials said Tuesday that the civic center project is on budget, despite the reallocation of funds to expedite certain tasks.

The FBI Mobile released more information on the arrest of 11 people in a Baldwin County illegal immigration operation.

Mobile City Council president CJ Small said he plans to run for re-election for the District 3 seat, a district he said has become an "economic force."

A Mobile resident sparked a heated discussion about crime on Tuesday during the regular meeting of the city council.

Residents and business owners in Gulf Shores have spoken, and the majority want the city to continue hosting the Hangout/Sand in My Boots Music Festival.

Governor-appointed Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery will seek a full term as sheriff. Lowery made the announcement Monday.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) Marine Patrol is investigating a drowning death that happened in Wolf Bay near Sapling Point.

A former Bayou La Batre police officer facing sex abuse charges is back behind bars after having his bond revoked Monday.

A man accused of sex abuse in Blount County avoided trial Monday with a last-minute blind plea.

Prichard Mayor Jimmie Gardner criticized Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch after comments he made over the shooting of a two-year-old child.

Joshua Gammon, a hotelier who has experienced life all over the country and chose Fairhope as his home, is running for city council.

At least 10 people were arrested early Monday morning in a multi-agency operation in south Baldwin County.

A Walker County grand jury indicted Sheriff Nick Smith and his chief deputy in connection to unlawful hiring practices.

A 16-year-old Opelika High School student was shot and killed Saturday night during a celebration at Bandy Park.

Officials in Baldwin County are reminding beachgoers of safety precautions that could save lives.

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office charged a convicted sex offender with second-degree sexual abuse after a tip from a citizen led to a two-month investigation.

A $15.1 million dredging project is underway in Mobile’s Langan Lake.

Mobile police arrested a man after they said he punched an elderly man following a traffic accident.

A delivery driver for Domino’s Pizza in Talladega was shot Friday afternoon at the location on Battle Street East.