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'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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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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Conecuh Sausage moving processing plant to Andalusia; I-65 gift shop to remain open

The Conecuh Sausage processing plant will no longer be in Conecuh County after it moves to Covington County this summer.

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Video: Explosion 'shook the ground' as fire engulfed AmeriGas in Centreville

Firefighters from Centreville, Brent, and Brierfield worked to extinguish a fire at AmeriGas off Belcher Road in Centreville on Friday.

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Birmingham police arrest juvenile in first 'Glock switch' ban case

The Birmingham Police Department made the first arrest under Alabama’s new machine gun conversion “Glock Switch” law and the suspect is a teen.

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National liberal nonprofit spreading misinformation, unjustified fundraiser for Fairhope Public Library

A pro-library non-profit based in the Chicago area is voicing support for the Fairhope Public Library under the false pretense that it has been defunded.

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Is Sweet Home Alabama ready for Tesla? Conservative drivers say yes, but law must change

Across the United States, Tesla vehicles, dealerships and facilities have been targeted in violent attacks by those who protest Elon Musk's involvement with the Trump administration.

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Family claims nonverbal resident sexually assaulted at Grand Bay's Arabella Health and Wellness Center

The family of a resident at Arabella Health and Wellness Center in Grand Bay is suing the facility, claiming another resident sexually assaulted their loved one.

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'Wannabe dictator': Unhinged Terri Sewell slams Trump executive order requiring voter proof of citizenship

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) is once again going on an angry social media tirade against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

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Moms for Liberty's Watson: Fairhope Public Library, city council aware of sexually explicit material ahead of funding pause despite complaints about 'due process'

Moms for Liberty Baldwin County founder Rebecca Watson has received death threats since presenting information to the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS), which led to the pausing of state funding to the Fairhope Public Library. Still, she is determined to continue fighting to protect children.

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Gulf Shores could part ways with Hangout Music Fest company if 2025 Sand in My Boots Festival goes rogue

The City of Gulf Shores is considering the future of one of the nation's most popular beach festivals.

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