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Michael Davis Alabama News
Childhood friend of former Bama basketball player Michael ‘Buzz’ Davis, Darius Miles co-defendant, found guilty of capital murder

Michael “Buzz” Davis, a former University of Alabama basketball player, was found guilty Friday in the shooting death of 23-year-old Jamea Harris.

Kahleb Collins Alabama News
Dead child's father sent photos of child hanging, bloody prior to double-fatal crash; Mother, grandfather charged

Human remains found in Fayette County are believed to be those of one-year-old Kahleb Collins, who was reported missing after his family was involved in a fatal December 2024 crash.

SHERIFF NICK SMITH Alabama News
‘The politics must stop’: Walker County sheriff says district attorney’s contempt motion politically motivated, expects retaliation

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith said he found out about a motion to hold him in contempt of court through the news media.

Jon Gray Photo Alabama News
'Personal attacks and threats' led to political consultant Jon Gray resigning position with Baldwin County Public Schools

A termination of agreement letter from political strategist Jon Gray offers insight into his decision to pull away from Baldwin County Public Schools.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall: Alabama leader in conservative principles, pushing against 'insanity'

The Eastern Shore Republican Women heard from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall about how the state has been making a difference nationwide in conservative efforts.

Alabama Port Authority Alabama News
Alabama Port Authority grateful Trump administration distributing funds promised by Biden

The Alabama Port Authority will finally receive the $38 million it has been waiting for since 2021.

dredging mobile port expansion Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott says video of mud dumping in Mobile Bay proves change is needed

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) spoke about concerns with a dredging project underway in his district.

Orange Beach City Hall Alabama News
'I despise a bully with a badge': Officials from Baldwin, Mobile Counties meet ALEA sec. Taylor concerning Marine Patrol complaints

A closed-door meeting in Orange Beach with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency secretary Hal Taylor could change how laws are enforced in Coastal Alabama waters.

Thomasville crash Alabama News
Dashcam video shows fiery Thomasville crash; Truck driver on work visa charged with manslaughter

A man in the U.S. on a work visa caused a fiery crash that claimed the lives of a football coach and a woman who worked at Jack’s in Thomasville, authorities say.

John Wahl Sold Alabama News
APLS chair spoke to author of book challenged in Fairhope Public Library; Says there are three factors to consider

Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Chairman John Wahl weighed in on the library controversy unfolding in Fairhope on FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show.”

Bayway project money Alabama News
Woke Reprieve: Alabama gets largest USDOT grant in ‘Get America Building Again’ package for I-10 project; Over $43 million going to other state projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced 180 infrastructure grants worth $3.2 billion to “get America building again.” The grants were previously announced but were delayed and were undergoing “woke” scrutiny.

Conecuh County Sheriffs Race Alabama News
Contested Conecuh County Sheriff's race back on track after judge vacates dismissal

The contested 2022 sheriff’s race in Conecuh County is not over, even after the judge dismissed the civil case earlier this year.

SPANISH FORT LIBRARY Alabama News
Spanish Fort Library Board approves policies safeguarding minors from inappropriate materials

The Spanish Fort Public Library (SFPL) Board, comprised of city council members, unanimously approved an amended policy Monday to ensure juveniles in the library are protected from sexually explicit materials.

City of Clay bonniehicks com Alabama News
Clay grocery tax continues to be successful despite early criticism

Since November 2022, the city of Clay has continued to renew its grocery tax cut of 2%. Locals are enjoying the break, the city is making moves to ensure it is able to continue giving the break and state lawmakers are taking notes.

WATERWAY CANAL ROAD 2025 1 scaled Alabama News
ALDOT opening portion of new Canal Road roundabout in Baldwin County

The Alabama Department of Transportation will open a new portion of Canal Road in South Baldwin County Monday.

Father and son Alabama News
Paying the price: Fairhope veteran and father shares traumatic testimony to call for protection of children in libraries

A Fairhope man has already paid the price for the safety of his family. In 2021, Nathaniel Spurgeon's wife and mother-in-law were kidnapped for ransom. Now, he is opening up about his experience in hopes of preventing innocent children from having to pay the price for the mistakes of adults.

Former Sylacauga City Clerk/Treasurer Alexandra Lambert. Photo: Things going on in Sylacauga FB page/screenshot Alabama News
Fired Sylacauga city clerk accused of offensive habits, misconduct, falsifying records says termination unconstitutional

The former Sylacauga city clerk and treasurer is appealing her case to the court, claiming her termination was unlawful and unconstitutional.

MOBILE BAY DREDGING Alabama News
Watch: Shocking video of Mobile Bay dredging causes outrage, concern

A new video showing dredge spoil being dumped into Mobile Bay demonstrates the impact the practice can have on the bay’s ecosystem.

Huy Phan wife Alabama News
Fairhope wife goes viral after husband taken into ICE custody — Here’s why he is being deported

On April 14, officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations New Orleans arrested Huy Quoc Phan, a 43-year-old Vietnamese illegal alien, at his residence in Fairhope.

handcuffs Alabama News
Wedowee man sentenced to nine years in prison for possession of child porn, machine gun

A Wedowee man was sentenced to 108 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse materials and to the possession of a machinegun and silencer.

Ricky Mc Daniel Alabama News
Sulligent police chief arrested after reported UTV crash, fight

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation has been called in after the arrest of the Sulligent police chief.

Jack Draper LR Alabama News
Anniston Mayor Jack Draper resigns four months before end of term

The City of Anniston announced that Mayor Jack Draper has resigned, effective May 2.

TRAVIS JOHNSON WHITE HOUSE Alabama News
'We don’t bow, we stand': Mobile pastor by Trump’s side for executive order establishing Religious Liberty Commission

Mobile pastor Travis Johnson has come a long way from being canceled in 2023 for his prayer in a city council meeting.

Lulu gribbin Alabama News
Alabama to have shark attack alert system similar to 'Amber alert' after Lulu's Law passage

The Alabama Legislature passed a bill to establish a shark alert system along the Gulf Coast.

MOBILE COUNTY CHILD Alabama News
Mobile County four-year-old 'limp' with blood alcohol level of four times legal limit when picked up from school, mother says

A four-year-old in Mobile County was picked up from school with a blood alcohol content of .29, four times the legal limit.

Bingo Alabama News
All bets off: AG raids Pinson, Lipscomb bingo halls after Jefferson County Commission ends business licenses renewal

Luck ran out Wednesday for the operators of at least two bingo halls in Jefferson County when the Alabama Attorney General’s Office raided the locations for not having business licenses.

Michael Terrell Alabama News
Daphne man who used social media to solicit ‘hardcore’ child porn sentenced to over 11 years in prison

A Daphne man was sentenced to 135 months in prison and will have to register as a sex offender after he was caught soliciting child porn on social media.

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