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AR-15 American flag gun Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Moore proposes designating AR-15 as America's official national gun

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) unveiled new legislation Tuesday that would designate the AR-15 as the National Gun of the United States.

Police siren lights by Erica Thomas Alabama News
ALEA reports increase in drivers not yielding to emergency vehicles: Here's what to do

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency issued a reminder about what drivers should do when they see emergency vehicles after noting an increase in people not respecting first responders on the road.

Brandon Miller Twitter Alabama MBB Alabama News
Alabama star basketball player Brandon Miller brought gun to deadly shooting, according to report

Tuscaloosa detectives have revealed more information about a deadly Jan. 15 shooting that claimed the life of a young mom and ended in the arrest of an Alabama basketball player and his friend. A new report by Carol Robinson with al.com states there were other basketball players there, including star player Brandon Miller and teammate Jayden Bradley.

GULF SHORES PIC Alabama News
‘Our beaches are in bad shape’: Gulf Shores Mayor Craft blames FEMA for beach erosion issues impacting property, public safety

The City of Gulf Shores is looking into ways to restore its beaches after Hurricane Nate caused significant erosion in 2017, followed by Hurricane Sally in 2020 and multiple winter storms in 2022.

ALDOT BRIDGE PROPOSAL GULF SHORES ORANGE BEACH Alabama News
Baldwin County bridge contractor donated thousands to Kay Ivey campaigns; Hearings in case to begin this week

The newest defendant named in the case, Scott Bridge Company, is the company chosen by ALDOT to build the new bridge, and a quick search of campaign contributions with the Secretary of State’s office shows a connection to state leaders.

Asbury Revival Alabama News
‘It was all just God working’: Alabama pastors visit Asbury revival

The Asbury revival in Kentucky has been making its way through the hearts and souls of Christians throughout the country and the world. That was no different for three pastors of an Alabama church. They were so inspired, they made the trip from Trussville, Alabama, to Kentucky to experience the revival firsthand.

Penelope Alabama News
First women’s shelter in Alabama still going strong after 44 years

It was in 1978 that Dr. Kathryn Coumanis, a supervisor for the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), realized a specific need for women in Alabama. There was a growing problem with domestic violence, and although there were shelters for children, the mothers had nowhere to go. Women were forced to hide in expensive rentals or crash with friends and family who could inadvertently be at risk themselves.

MICHAEL TRAVIS HEAD Alabama News
'I'm not a monster': Alabama man who killed parents talks to 1819 News from behind bars

Michael Travis Head, now 36, was only 16 years old when he shot and killed his father and stepmother in their Rock Stand home in east Alabama in August 2002. It was the most gruesome death scene the sheriff at the time said he ever saw in his 35-year career in law enforcement. However, for Head, he said it was the ending of an even more tragic life he said he had been living for years.

CODY BUSH Alabama News
Mobile County man found guilty on 15 charges, including rape and sodomy of 18 month old

The Mobile County District Attorney's Office is thankful for a conviction after what the DA called a difficult case to present.

TIMING Alabama News
Severe storms expected this afternoon and evening could produce strong winds, hail

The National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring a system coming from the west that could impact much of Alabama Thursday afternoon and into the evening.

Christopher Key and William Mc Gowen Alabama News
'Vaccine Police' man plans to appeal criminal charge to Alabama Supreme Court after motion to dismiss denied in Whole Foods trespassing case

A man criminally charged with trespassing after refusing to leave Whole Foods in Mountain Brook when he wouldn't wear a mask during the height of the pandemic plans to appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court.

Bridge Westview Alabama News
Motion to dismiss filed one week before hearings on controversial Baldwin County bridge plans

A lawsuit between the Baldwin County Bridge Company (BCBC) and Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper is heating up in Circuit Court as the date for several hearings in the case nears.

Limestone Alabama News
Inmate out of prison as part of mass release re-arrested after accused of returning to prison to deliver drugs

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) announced the re-arrest of a man that was recently released early from prison as part of the state’s Release to Mandatory Supervision process.

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Mobile City Councilman Daves urges citizens to store guns safely following ATF report on thefts

During the regular Mobile City Council meeting Tuesday, Councilman Joel Daves reminded citizens to lock up their guns to help prevent more crime.

Alabama Sen. Clyde Chambliss Alabama News
State Sen. Chambliss pre-filed bills would keep paper ballots, prevent voting machines that connect to the internet

State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) has pre-filed two election integrity bills ahead of the 2023 legislative session. The first bill would require the use of paper ballots, and the other would ensure voting machines would never connect to the internet.

Photo from scene of the crime. St. Clair County Sheriff's Office. Alabama News
Man shot at Chuck E. Cheese in Shelby County; Deputies say shooter in custody

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Sunday night shooting at the Chuck E. Cheese on Highway 280, in the Inverness area.

Vaughn Alabama News
MedHelp CEO Dr. Jordan Vaughn urges people to stop getting COVID-19 boosters in 'Rick & Bubba University' appearance

'If you don't follow the two C's of medicine, care about the patient in front of you and be curious about why they're in your office, you're not going to be a good doctor'

LANDFILL FIRE 2 Alabama News
ADEM director releases statement defending actions during Moody landfill fire disaster

The director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) released a statement on the actions of ADEM concerning the Moody landfill fire that has been burning for months, causing air quality issues in St. Clair County and Jefferson County.

Calhoun County Matthew Wade Alabama News
'It really is shameful' — Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade blasts ADOC for mass prisoner release; Blames agency for death of Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson

It was just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, when shots rang out in Brierfield, a small community in Bibb County. It wasn’t long before a Blue Alert was issued and residents in the area were told to lock their doors and stay inside. Two deputies had been shot and an “armed and dangerous suspect” was on the loose.

JEFFERSON COUNTY GOP LEADERSHIP Alabama News
Jefferson County GOP elects chairman Chris Brown; Plans include recruitment, building enthusiasm

The Jefferson County GOP chose its new leader this week. Chris Brown was elected chairman at the executive committee meeting. Brown will serve for the next two years and he has already laid out goals for his term.

PABLO ARRESTS Alabama News
Operation producing fake IDs for illegal immigrants busted in north Alabama

The Decatur Police Department arrested three people Wednesday after they said the suspects were caught making fake identification documents for illegal immigrants.

RMC ANNISTON Alabama News
Plans for Regional Medical Center affiliation with UAB could bring new cancer center to northeast Alabama

Regional Medical Center in Anniston plans to become an official affiliate of the UAB Health System later this year. A letter of intent has been signed between the Health Care Authority of the City of Anniston and the UAB Board of Directors.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey admin on Baldwin County beach bridge record suppression: Balance in public information necessary for ‘efficiently run government’

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s office responded to a media request Tuesday concerning the legal battle between a toll bridge company and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

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Jefferson County Coroner says drug overdoses continue to rise despite resources

The Jefferson County Coroner is highly concerned about drug overdose, and he says while there is a homicide issue in the county, drug overdoses are much more common. He warns the impact is more far-reaching.

David Platta Alabama News
Former WTVM sports broadcaster in legal battle after ‘life devastated’ by COVID vaccine mandate

It was in the fall of 2021 when WTVM Sports anchor Dave Platta was heading up a busy team at the beginning of football season. But on Sept. 15, 2021, it all came to an end when Platta was fired for “not complying with company policy” by refusing to get the COVID shot.

Amtrak train photo by Associated Press Alabama News
Amtrak to test Gulf Coast route this week after 18 years of no passenger-rail service between Mobile and New Orleans

Amtrak will begin test routes between Mobile and New Orleans after the settlement of a long-running dispute between Amtrak, freight rail carriers and the Alabama Port Authority.

ALDOT BRIDGE PROPOSAL GULF SHORES ORANGE BEACH Alabama News
Ivey attempting to suppress communications between her office, ALDOT in Baldwin Co. bridge lawsuit discovery, says plaintiff

Less than a week after Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed an executive order for transparency within state agencies, she filed a motion requesting to protect communications, including emails and text messages, between her office and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

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