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Homewood Alabama News
Grassroots group says Homewood government change referendum 'radically' reduces representation, oversight

The referendum would mean one of the biggest changes in the history of Homewood. It would add a full-time city manager position and change the number of council seats from 11 to four.

Hancock Mountain Gateway Alabama News
Mountain Gateway founder gives ‘all the glory to God’ after release of prisoners

Jon Britton Hancock didn’t get a wink of sleep overnight as he awaited the results of negotiations on the fate of 11 pastors and two attorneys of his Christian organization, Mountain Gateway.

steve marshall Alabama News
Marshall leads 23-state effort supporting Florida’s appeal to restrict child sex change procedures

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says the State of Florida should be allowed to regulate child gender procedures.

Mountain Gateway Pastors Alabama News
Mountain Gateway pastors released from prison in Nicaragua

The 11 Christian pastors sent to prison on bogus charges in Nicaragua were released early Thursday morning after calls for justice by U.S. officials.

William Bryan Alabama News
Muscle Shoals man dies after Florida surgeon removes liver instead of spleen

A surgeon in Florida removed an Alabama man’s liver instead of his spleen, killing him, according to personal injury lawyers.

USA Health Baby Box Alabama News
Safe Haven Baby Box installed at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital

State Rep. Donna Givens (R-Loxley) celebrated the opening of a Safe Haven Baby Box in Mobile on Wednesday.

Alabama political news storm Alabama News
Ivey lists go-kit items for National Preparedness Month: 'Remain strong and be prepared'

The theme for National Preparedness Month this year is “Start a Conversation.”

Port of Mobile Alabama News
Final phase of Mobile Harbor widening and deepening project underway

The widening and deepening project has been underway since May 2021 and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.

US House of Rep Aderholt Robert Facebook Alabama News
Aderholt says treatment of Nicaraguan pastors 'unacceptable,' calls for their immediate release

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) spoke to Fox News about 11 pastors jailed in Nicaragua.

Derrick Dearman Alabama News
Man who killed five in middle of night with axe, guns facing October execution

Gov. Kay Ivey set the time frame for the execution of Derrick Dearman, who killed five people, including a pregnant woman in 2016. He is set to die from lethal injection after pleading guilty to the gruesome murders.

Bessemer Police Chief Mike Wood Alabama News
Bessemer Police chief claims to be 'hindered' by permitless carry in midst of gun violence wave

Bessemer Police Chief Mike Wood addressed the media following deadly shootings over the weekend. Wood said the legislature’s move to allow people to carry guns without a concealed carry permit has impacted efforts to reduce crime.

Sandy Stimpson Alabama News
Mobile holding public meeting concerning future of opioid settlement funds

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced a meeting with Helios Alliance on Wednesday morning to consider options for millions in opioid settlement funds.

Bessemer police Alabama News
Man given bond following shooting death of child now suspected in Bessemer triple shooting

The suspect in a deadly triple shooting at a Bessemer gas station is facing capital murder, but according to court documents, it’s not his first time being the center of a shooting death investigation.

Tom Holmes Alabama News
AL-1 Democrat nominee Tom Holmes pauses campaign following death of son

Tom Holmes, a Democrat from Mobile, is running against Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) for congressional district one. His son, Thomas B. Holmes, II, also known as “T-Tom,” passed away on August 29.

Deuce Alabama News
Theodore teen killed in Louisiana house explosion

A 16-year-old from Theodore was killed over the weekend when a house in Louisiana exploded.

Eugene Sledge Alabama News
'A damn good Marine': Eugene 'Sledgehammer' Sledge remembered on Victory over Japan Day

Sept. 2, 1945, marked the end of World War II. The date is now known as V-J Day, “Victory over Japan.”

Hurricane Katrina Alabama Alabama News
Mobile radio host Sean Sullivan remembers Hurricane Katrina devastation, shares story of how 'life happened'

FM Talk 106.5’s Sean Sullivan is used to riding out the storm during hurricane season. He takes every opportunity to keep his community informed even when that means staying behind when everyone else is getting out.

Campaign finance rochester edu Alabama News
Campaigning, fundraising now underway for 2025 Alabama municipal elections

Mayors and council members elected in 2020 were given an extra year in office after the Alabama Legislature extended municipal terms by one year to offset local elections from presidential or state elections. Now, the end of those extended terms are a year away.

Cotton harvest, Limestone County, Ala., October 16, 2019 Alabama News
Alabama is no longer walking in high cotton — Inflation, interest rates, poor energy and trade policies creating financial crisis for farmers

Alabama has fertile land, natural resources and plenty of agricultural opportunities for farmers. However, national trends of fewer exports and higher costs have many farmers struggling to stay afloat.

SSAB MOBILE Alabama News
Steel company investing $12 million to expand Mobile operations

SSAB, a steel company headquartered in Sweden, announced a $12 million expansion at its Mobile plant. The expansion will increase production and help the plant retain jobs, said general manager Andy Bramstedt.

Hen House Alabama News
‘They can ruin my life’: Alabama farmer claims poultry corporations destroying agriculture with predatory practices

The farmer produces around six-and-a-half million eggs a year for Koch Foods. The company and others have been under fire after growers began to come forward, shedding light on the dark side of the business.

Sylacauga Alabama News
Sylacauga mayor says immigrants dropped off in city are legal, seeking employment

Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl addressed concerns after residents witnessed an influx of immigrants being bused in.

Robert Turner Jr Alabama News
West Alabama DA wants to ban semi-automatic weapons, ammunition

The District Attorney for  Bibb, Dallas, Hale, Perry and Wilcox Counties took to social media following the deaths of two young people in Dallas County.

Anthony Lowery Baldwin County Sheriffs Office Alabama News
There's a new sheriff in town: Lowery hopes to 'push envelope' in Baldwin County

A Baldwin County native, Anthony Lowery said he is honored to be the next sheriff as Huey “Hoss” Mack begins his new job as executive director of the Alabama Sheriff’s Association.

Jays Charity Bingo Alabama News
Illegal gaming machines stolen from Selma bingo hall found in Jefferson County

Several people were arrested this week in connection to illegal gaming machines stolen from a location recently shut down by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.

Shark Alabama News
Britt, Palmer introduce companion 'Lulu's Law' bills to protect beachgoers

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) are introducing companion bills to protect beachgoers. The bills are in honor of Lulu Gribbin, who was attacked by a shark off the coast of Florida in June.

Coffelt Alabama News
Madison County man sentenced in ‘heinous’ child porn case

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said a man convicted of heinous child pornography crimes will serve one year in prison.

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