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Baldwin County Probate Judge preparing for high turnout in general election

Baldwin County has seen unprecedented growth over the past 10 years, leading election officials to make changes. As the 2024 general election approaches, preparations are underway in hopes that voting will go smoothly.

Hurricane Alabama News
ALDOT sending second crew deployed to Florida hurricane recovery

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is sending a second crew to Florida to assist in recovery from Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

Lawrence Battiste Alabama News
Lawrence Battiste throws name in hat for Mobile mayor

Former Mobile Public Safety Director Lawrence Battiste announced his run for Mobile mayor, according to WKRG.

Mel Showers Alabama News
Legendary Mobile news anchor Mel Showers dies at 78

Mel Showers, a beloved television news anchor in Mobile has died. He was 78.

Birmingham City Council Alabama News
'We cannot legislate morality': Birmingham Council promises to deliver justice following deadly mass shooting

The leadership of the Birmingham City Council, along with Public Safety Chair LaTonya Tate, responded to the Sept. 21, Five Points South mass shooting, saying enough is enough.

Angelo Fermo Alabama News
Former Homeland Security agent discusses human trafficking in Baldwin County

Retired Homeland Security special agent Angelo Fermo spoke to Eagle Forum Baldwin County about human trafficking and what he has witnessed.

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Linden Bypass project on track for fall 2025 completion

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) reported progress on Gov. Kay Ivey's West Alabama Highway initiative.

Lowndes County Sheriff Big John Williams Alabama News
AG Marshall attends murder trial for Lowndes County Sheriff 'Big John' Williams

The trial is underway for William Chase Johnson, the man charged with capital murder in the 2019 shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams.

Damien Mc Daniel Alabama News
Birmingham's Five Points South mass shooting suspect charged in multiple homicides spanning three days

Birmingham Police said a suspect in the deadly Five Points South mass shooting could be responsible for six deaths in three days.

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'It's not Mobile 'City' Library' — Mobile Councilman Carroll backs local library wait-and-see approach on explicit material guideline compliance despite risk to funding

The director of the Mobile Public Library addressed the Mobile City Council Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, explaining the library's purpose and mission, which she said is to inform, entertain and inspire.

Baldwin Health Alabama News
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center renamed following addition of new wing

The South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is now Baldwin Health Hospital.

Baldwin County Commission Hearing Aids Alabama News
Baldwin County Commission axes hearing aid tax

The Baldwin County Commission unanimously agreed residents should not pay taxes on hearing aids.

DAVIS HELLER Alabama News
Father of deceased UA baseball player says son died after being pressured by coaches to get COVID-19 vaccine

The family of a University of Alabama baseball player who passed away after being pressured into getting the COVID-19 vaccine is raising awareness and helping young athletes succeed.

Fairhope Alabama News
Fairhope mayor sends letter to feds asking for transparency in migrant programs

As many cities continue to deal with immigration issues, Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan is asking the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice for information about migrant programs that could impact her town.

Marshall Alabama News
Baldwin County town hall meetings to address undocumented immigrants, Title IX

Moms for Liberty is hosting two town halls in Baldwin County to discuss immigration and Title IX.

Newspapers Alabama News
ALDOT reveals legal advertisement newspaper errors led to higher bids, delays in four projects

An Alabama Department of Transportation official has serious concerns after newspaper errors with legal ads delayed four projects and cost taxpayers.

ALEA Marine Patrol Lake Wedowee Alabama News
Boat drawn into Wheeler Dam following motor failure; One killed, two rescued

A Tennessee man was killed Saturday when a boat overturned near Wilson Lake's Wheeler Dam.

Covenant Rescue Group Alabama News
Covenant Rescue Group continues battling human trafficking, sexual exploitation despite economic challenges

Covenant Rescue Group (CRG), a non-profit aimed at combatting human trafficking and child exploitation, has felt the impact of a challenging economy. However, operators said despite the lack of donations, the group is still conducting operations and bringing justice to victims.

Mobile litter walk Alabama News
Midtown Mobile litter walk started by resident gaining traction

Brandon Clarke, a Mobile resident, decided to start picking up trash near his home one day. Eventually, his Midtown-area neighbors began to pitch in, and the group grew to around 50.

Trump wall Alabama News
Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate offering Trump wall photos in exchange for hurricane survivor donations

Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate is using panels he purchased from Donald Trump's border wall for the greater good.

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Georgia woman charged in shooting, police chase that shut down I-65 in Autauga County

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) released the identity of a woman charged in connection to a chase that shut down all lanes of Interstate 65 Friday.

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Woman accused of shooting ex-boyfriend in Texas taken into custody after chase that ended in Autauga County

A woman was taken into custody on Friday after a chase and standoff that shut down all lanes of Interstate 65.

Daphne Police Department. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Trial set for Daphne man accused in quadruple pickax murders of family

The man charged in the February 22, 2023, deaths of four people in Daphne could go to trial on May 12, 2025.

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Law enforcement incident shuts down I-65 in Autauga County

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) closed all lanes of Interstate 65 in Autauga County Friday afternoon.

Hurricane Milton Alabama News
Alabama Urban Search and Rescue Task Force deployed to North Carolina, Florida

A Type III Urban Search and Rescue Task Force was deployed to Florida Thursday and Alabama National Guard (ALNG) soldiers were sent to North Carolina.

Newspaper printing press. Photo by Bank_Phrom. Alabama News
'It accidentally got left out': Pickens County Herald GM explains '$1.76 million' ALDOT legal ad error

The general manager of the Pickens County Herald said a corrupt file likely caused an error in a legal ad placed by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

Foley Police Alabama News
Foley forensics seminar 'Down by the Water' brings in nearly 300 for free training

The Foley Police Department is hosting its 15th annual forensics seminar this week.

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