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FLOODING FILE RAIN Alabama News
Homes, streets flooded in Daphne, Spanish Fort

Baldwin County residents were soaked overnight after floods caused damage to several parts of the county

Safe Haven Baby Box Gadsden Alabama News
Foley to install Safe Haven Baby Box at fire station

The city of Foley is poised to be the 16th location in Alabama with a Safe Haven Baby Box.

Carnival Cruise Line Mobile Alabama News
Carnival Cruise line returning to year-round trips from Mobile in 2027; Council to consider more terminal improvements this week

The City of Mobile announced Carnival Cruise Line will return to year-round operations beginning in the spring of 2027.

Baldwin county schools Alabama News
'Na na na boo-boo': Baldwin County Schools official's 2022 remarks raise eyebrows in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores school sales tax saga

State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Range) and Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) are at odds over a third bill introduced last week addressing school tax distribution. The bills are in reaction to creating municipal systems in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, and what supporters say is unfair tax distribution.

State Sen Greg Albritton Alabama News
Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project federal funding remains uncertain; Albritton says it'll be more expensive the longer it goes

The state of Alabama continues to work on a finance plan for the Mobile Interstate 10 Bayway Project and continues to wait on word from the federal government.

Gulf Shores City Schools Alabama News
Flashback: Alabama Supreme Court ruled legislature to determine tax distribution among schools in Baldwin County

An issue of tax distribution among school systems in Baldwin County is now up to the legislature.

Nia Bradley Alabama News
Federal conspiracy, fraud, money laundering among indictments handed down in Prichard Water Works investigation

Several people were indicted on 32 charges alleging several conspiracies related to the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board.

Kevin corcoran Alabama News
Gulf Shores BOE president fires back over claims municipal systems should not receive share of Baldwin countywide tax

Gulf Shores City Board of Education president Kevin Corcoran wrote a letter to State Rep. Jennifer Fidler (R-Silverhill) addressing comments she made in opposition to bills that would change the distribution of a countywide education tax.

Shrimp boats at sunset in Bayou La Batre Alabama stock photo Alabama News
Alabama's 'demolished' seafood industry could be saved by Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

President Donald Trump rolled out his tariff regime on Wednesday, also known as "Liberation Day," by raising tariffs, including 34% more on imports from China, 46% on Vietnam and 32% on Taiwan.

El Salvador presidential press office via AP TREN DE ARAGUA Alabama News
Americans killed, attacked by violent Venezuelan gang, AG Marshall says in brief to U.S. Supreme Court

 Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is among three attorneys general leading a letter to the U.S. Supreme Court defending actions to combat the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

police officer Alabama News
'We are setting ourselves up for destruction': Alabama officers lament removing 'God' from Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) changed its Code of Ethics for the first time since 1957, omitting the word "God."

dothan preparatory academy tornado damage Alabama News
Dothan Preparatory Academy had ‘little advance warning’ before EF-1 tornado struck school

Officials at Dothan Preparatory Academy (DPA) have been surveying damage and returning items to students after an EF-1 tornado damaged the school.

Thomas Boulware Alabama News
City approves Chief Thomas Boulware to lead Mountain Brook Police Department

The Mountain Brook City Council approved the appointment of Thomas Boulware as police chief.

Akmegardens Alabama News
Baldwin County business selling seeds and trees nationwide accused of defrauding customers

Attorney General Steve Marshall's office has taken over the website of a Baldwin County business after issuing a restraining order against the company.

Mail packages Alabama News
'We must take decisive action': Marshall calls on Trump admin to close loophole allowing smugglers to mail fentanyl, avoid fees

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is among 25 state attorneys general asking U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Pete Flores to close a loophole posing a threat to public safety.

STRICKLAND SMITH Alabama News
Suspected DUI driver indicted for murder of Mobile Mardi Gras Association queen

The woman prosecutors believe sped through a red light, causing a deadly crash last September, has been indicted for murder.

Krispy kreme Alabama News
Montgomery Krispy Kreme closes after equipment malfunction leads to major ingredient spill; Photos show overflow throughout store, into bathroom

The Facebook post showed photos of a hazardous mess inside the store. The poster, JaMel Jermaine Brown, accused the manager refused to close the store despite a grease spill.

Perkins shooting Alabama News
Former Decatur officer denied Stand Your Ground immunity in death of Stephen Perkins

Former Decatur police officer Mac Bailey Marquette was denied immunity and a dismissal in connection to a deadly officer-involved shooting.

Kenneth Colburn Alabama News
‘Cold-hearted’ killer of Fairhope woman sentenced to life in prison

The man who shot and killed Tammy Wedgeworth on New Year's Day in 2022 will spend the rest of his life in prison.

5 Rivers Alabama News
Private entity looking to take over 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center; State auctioning lease with option to purchase

After the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) was approached by a private entity about purchasing the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, the ADCNR announced it would auction a lease on the property with an option to purchase the state-owned land.

Dothan Damage Alabama News
Students injured after possible tornado hits Dothan Preparatory Academy

Parents were scrambling to get their children from Dothan Preparatory Academy on Monday after a possible tornado damaged the school and caused damage in nearby areas.

SCOTT COCHRAN Alabama News
Former UA strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran speaks of prescription pill drug addiction in Mobile

Former University of Alabama and University of Georgia strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran spoke Monday about his struggle with drug addiction during his time working under Coach Nick Saban.

Police siren lights by Erica Thomas Alabama News
Woman struck by vehicle in Fairfield dies one day later

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified a woman killed after she was struck by a vehicle in Fairfield.

SHIP CHRISTENING Alabama News
Watch: U.S. Navy christens USNS Billy Frank Jr. in Mobile

The U.S. Navy christened the USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11) during a ceremony on Saturday. The ceremony was held at Austal USA in Mobile with the family of Billy Frank, Jr.

Gulf Shores Highway 59 project Alabama News
Gulf Shores preparing for next phase of Hwy 59 roadwork

Spring Breakers are navigating around extensive construction zones on Highway 59 in Gulf Shores. As the widening and improvement project continues, city officials are working to update the public.

Mobile Police Department. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Mobile police arrest 18 in Operation Azalea Trail months-long investigation

The Mobile Police Department announced the arrest of 18 individuals in connection to a three-month operation titled “Operation Azalea Trail.”

Gulf shores education Alabama News
Gulf Shores Mayor Craft blasts 'ridiculous' Baldwin Co. school superintendent Tyler for blocking fair education tax distribution — Blames implied threats of political retaliation

Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft said he supports bills in the legislature requiring a portion of a countywide penny tax to be split between all school systems instead of going only to the Baldwin County Public School system.

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