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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency confirmed a Wilmer woman was killed in a Sunday boat crash.

A health care marketing professional and volunteer coach announced he hopes to be the next mayor of Spanish Fort.

Officials at Fort Rucker have already started the process of changing the name from "Fort Novosel" to Fort Rucker.

Scott Bridge Company anticipates a new bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) will be completed by the end of the year. Meanwhile, the bridge builder is hoping to re-coup some of the losses suffered when the project was put on hold amid a legal battle.

The Spanish Fort Police Department arrested a Chinese national in connection to a scam operation targeting the elderly.

An incident reported following the No Kings rally in Mobile Saturday was due to a clash between opposing protesters, but one law enforcement official said there is more to the story than what is being reported.

As the sun rises over the Gulf of America each Sunday, the music from the legendary Flora-Bama honky-tonk doesn't fade.

Foley officials are making special efforts to bring in more sports tourism. A new hotel is adding to what the city has already done.

The case against the Lowndes County sheriff brought by a county commissioner was dismissed for a second time.

State Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile) called for Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch to resign after he said deadly force would be met with deadly force if things get out of control at a planned rally over the weekend. However, that statement did not sit well with many, including the executive director of the Alabama Sheriff’s Association.

The CEO and founder of a Birmingham-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting U.S.-Israel collaborations responded to Israel’s strikes on Iran.

The FBI Mobile announced the guilty plea of a Wilmer man arrested in April as part of a nationwide child abuse prevention sweep. 

An inmate serving a life sentence for attempted murder died Thursday evening in the William Donaldson Correctional Facility.

Less than two weeks after a fatal shooting during a dance recital at Saenger Theatre, Mobile Bay Pastors will gather for a worship event at the theatre.

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.

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

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

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

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."

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

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.