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Conecuh Sausage Alabama News
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.

Amerigasfire Alabama News
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.

Glock switch arrest Alabama News
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.

FAIRHOPE PUBLIC LIBRARY 2 Alabama News
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.

Grand Bay Alabama News
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.

Terri Sewell Alabama News
'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.

Hangout Music Festival Alabama News
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.

Fairhopelibraryrebeccawatson Alabama News
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.

MCCLUSKY Alabama News
Volunteer firefighter injured after unknowingly rendering aid to bank robbery suspect

Tuesday afternoon turned into a nightmare for one volunteer firefighter in North Alabama.

Secretary of State Wes Allen Alabama News
Secretary of State Allen praises Trump’s proof of citizenship voting requirement

Secretary of State Wes Allen said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s executive order preserving and protecting election integrity shows his presidency is a true victory for election integrity.

Conecuh County Courthouse Alabama News
ALGOP chairman claims 'shocking' dismissal of Conecuh County election contest was political

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) chairman is vowing to fight for the truth following the dismissal of an election contest in Conecuh County.

Poole Alabama News
Arrest made in Jefferson County cold case rape of 77-year-old woman

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man 14 years after a burglary and sexual assault.

Birmingham Police car Alabama News
Woman who fell from sixth floor of BJCC parking deck identified

The Jefferson County Coroner identified the woman who died after falling from the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center parking deck on Tuesday.

Prichard Water Alabama News
Prichard water crisis town hall to address 'unacceptable' conditions of pipes, water quality

The Mobile Baykeeper is hosting a town hall on the Prichard water crisis, along with the We Matter Community Association, to update residents on the outdated infrastructure and operational failures of the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board (PWWSB).

Conecuh County Sheriff Randy Brock and challenger Mike Blackmon Alabama News
Judge dismisses Conecuh County sheriff’s election contest; Attorney calls move 'grossly premature'

Conecuh County Sheriff Randy Brock will remain the sheriff after a judge dismissed the case of challenger Mike Blackmon.

ANDERSON MUG Alabama News
Convicted sex offender arrested for Baldwin County rape of 4-year-old girl

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Birmingham man after receiving a delayed allegation against him.

BJCC parking deck Alabama News
Coroner working to identify woman who fell from BJCC parking deck

A woman died Tuesday night after falling from the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center (BJCC) parking deck, located on 9th Avenue North.

Brandon Davis Alabama News
Man charged with murder after fatal brawl at Florence bar

A man is facing a murder charge after police said he punched another man, causing his death.

Mobile Bayway Project Alabama News
Mobile Bayway Constructors off the job ahead of projected groundbreaking for I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has ended negotiations with the Mobile Bayway Constructors (MCB) team, causing concern the estimated $4 billion I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project could be delayed. However, ALDOT spokesperson Tony Harris said an Early Works Design agreement with MBC, which has a March 31 expiration date, could ensure the project continues.

Fairhope council library Alabama News
Fairhope City Council: No plan to defund library; Councilman decries lack of due process — 'That's not America'

The Fairhope City Council meeting Monday was packed with library supporters after the Alabama Public Library System (APLS) paused funding last week.

Scam Alert phone Alabama News
ALDOT warns of toll collection scam: 'You have an outstanding toll'

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is warning Alabamians about a texting scam claiming a toll is owed.

Baldwin County Schools Alabama News
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach City Schools want fair share of countywide one-cent school tax

The Gulf Shores and Orange Beach school systems are joining together to call for their fair share of the 40% once-cent sales tax collected countywide.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
AG Marshall calls to ‘reignite America’s national energy grid with coal’

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says Biden-era policies impacting the coal industry must be replaced with pro-coal programs.

Mobile arena Alabama News
Mobile County Commission dishing out $7.5 million on Mobile's new arena

The Mobile County Commission approved a measure to help fund the new Mobile arena. The arena project, one of the largest projects in city history, will replace the old civic center.

POLICE LIGHTS POLICE COPS CRIME Alabama News
Spanish Fort homeowner shoots teen during alleged home invasion

The Spanish Fort Police Department is investigating a possible home invasion where the intruder was shot.

Stan Pate border wall Alabama News
Tuscaloosa's Stan Pate willing to donate Trump border wall pieces purchased at auction

Stan Pate, a well-known Tuscaloosa businessman, says he is willing to give President Donald Trump parts of the border wall he purchased last year.

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