Posts by Erica Thomas

Baldwin County parents addressed the school board Thursday, saying there is a violent situation unfolding in an elementary classroom. The parents say they do not feel heard and their children do not feel safe.

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Thursday that COVID-19 vaccines should never have gained FDA approval after a new study found the injections are not safe.

Investigators with the Birmingham Police Department are asking for information on a July 2023 double homicide.

The Birmingham Police Department made a second arrest in connection to the murder of Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton.

The Birmingham Police Department announced the arrest of two more suspects in connection to the Sept. 21, 2024, mass shooting in front of Hush Lounge in Five Points South.

Alabama Public Library System (APLS) Chairman John Wahl said the Fairhope Public Library has been the worst he's seen in the fight to remove inappropriate material in children and teen sections.

The Alabama Public Library System (APLS) paused funding to the Fairhope Public Library Thursday receiving concerns over inappropriate material being offered in the teen section.

Lifetime Cullman County resident and Smith Lake realtor Cindy Myrex announced her intent to run for the Alabama House of Representatives.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson applauded Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Legislature Wednesday after the signing of a law banning Glock switches and similar trigger activators.

The Leeds Police Department arrested a man Wednesday after they said he drunkenly drove through a school playground and walking track.

An Elmore County woman was all smiles Tuesday just hours after she shot a deputy who was trying to arrest her.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and 25 other attorneys general are supporting President Donald Trump’s actions combatting the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

The Mobile Police Department has not made any arrests in connection to a shootout last week at Langan Park and now the focus has shifted to issues with cameras in the park.

A Serbian national was convicted of trafficking fentanyl and several other charges in Cherokee County.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced Tuesday that 300 tons of trash and garbage was collected during Mardi Gras this year.

A Russellville firefighter was among those arrested in a recent child sex sting in Limestone County.

Former Hanceville police chief Jason Marlin pleaded not guilty and waived his right to an arraignment in connection to a corruption case that led to the disbandment of the entire police department.

An Etowah County man was sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child sex abuse and possession of obscene material.

A Talladega County man was swatted overnight and his work as a conservative freelance writer is likely what led to the frightening ordeal.

A Clay County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of production of child pornography and one count of transportation of child pornography.

The Pell City Police Department is partnering with Axon Fusus, a national platform that allows law enforcement to collect a network of residential and business security cameras. Now, they are asking residents to sign up to share their camera location and video access.

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office released information on a child sex sting operation and on the rescue of a juvenile from human trafficking.

The source of dash cam and body-worn camera released of the officer-involved shooting death of Otis French, Jr. in Bay Minette released a final video and a statement Saturday.

A new, three-towered hotel and lodge will be built atop Cheaha Mountain in Delta, the highest point in Alabama.

The 2025 Veteran of the Year, U.S. Army Col. Patrick Downing, Ret., will be the featured speaker at an upcoming event honoring Vietnam veterans.

The Walton County, Fla. Sheriff's Office is asking for expert opinions in connection to the death investigation of William Dale "Bill" Bryan, 70, of Muscle Shoals.

Residents across Alabama are cleaning up Sunday after storms caused damage and destruction Saturday.