Posts by Erica Thomas

“Suicide Bombers,” “Cemetery Boys” and “Gender Dysphoria” are just some of the books found in Mobile County Public School libraries.

An Uber driver in Auburn is on trial for two counts of sexual assault. Testimony this week revealed there is more than one alleged victim.

More than 80 dogs rescued from a puppy mill in Florence could soon be up for adoption after the owner entered a settlement agreement.

LeJeune first took office in 2020. He and other municipal elected positions statewide received an extra year to their terms to separate local elections from the presidential election.

The court case of Ethan Stuckey, 20, of Enterprise, will continue after the defendant undergoes a mental evaluation.

The FBI Mobile office worked with multiple agencies Tuesday morning in an illegal immigration-related operation in Fairhope.

An illegal immigrant arrested in Mobile County has been referred to immigration officials, U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello of the Southern District of Alabama announced.

A Madison man was indicted on federal charges in connection to a child porn investigation.

Former Decatur Police officer Mac Bailey Marquette’s trial has been set for Sept. 15 in Morgan County.

The chief executive officer (CEO) of USA Health, Owen Bailey, announced his retirement effective Aug. 1.

The Robertsdale Police Department arrested a Domino’s Pizza worker after he was accused of making unwanted sexual advances to a juvenile employee.

Ridge Malone Watkins, 35, is charged with aggravated child abuse in connection with the alleged abuse of his girlfriend’s two-year-old son.

Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day said the Thomasville Hospital is closer to reopening.

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of two Russell County High School staff members in connection with a sexual contact with a student case.

An attentive mother led to the arrest of an alleged child predator after she noticed suspicious activity on her child’s social media account.

Newly filed court documents highlight a heroic moment in the midst of a tragedy last week.

The Morgan Wallen Sand in My Boots festival is one of the most anticipated events in recent Gulf Coast history. With a record-breaking 90-minute sell-out of tickets, city officials said they are preparing for over 40,000 people in Gulf Shores this weekend.

The National Federation of Republican Women has nominated Judy Barlow of Baldwin County for the position of fourth vice president.

Rapper Jay-Z has 99 problems and one of them is an Alabama woman, according to a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama Mobile Division.

A panel of insightful faith leaders will come together this week in Mobile to discuss the nation's current events from a biblical perspective.

A Decatur administrative police officer is accused of calling the incoming police chief's former employer and posing as a member of human resources to obtain "the good and the bad."

Luisa Reyes was caught off guard as she crossed the Hugh R. Thomas Bridge in Tuscaloosa around noon Sunday.

Mud dumping in Mobile Bay is impacting fishermen and quality of life, according to the Alabama Commercial Fishermen Association.

The City of Orange Beach will celebrate a groundbreaking ceremony for the Margaritaville Resort at The Wharf.

A special patriotic event in Baldwin County will include chef-inspired dishes, prizes and awards, but it will also benefit a much-needed cause.

Some beach areas in Gulf Shores are closed as crews build stages and scenes for the 2025 Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots Festival. The festival will be May 16 – 18 and replaces the long-running Hangout Festival.

An investigation in Bibb County led to the arrest of a Hispanic man in connection with a child sex trafficking operation.