Posts by Erica Thomas

A Tuscaloosa County couple wants to educate Alabama students about the importance of the Declaration of Independence.

After months of speculation, former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) confirmed he will not run for mayor of Mobile.

Miss Alabama Abbie Stockard was crowned Miss America Sunday night after days of competition in Orlando.

Eagle Forum of Alabama revealed its 2025 legislative priorities in its latest newsletter.

Breeze Airways announced it is suspending services at Mobile International Airport effective January 31.

The Spanish Fort Public Library Board will review an explicit teen sex instructional book and decide whether to keep it in the teen section, move it to the adult section or remove it.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson responded Thursday to the deadly terror attack in New Orleans.

Mobile Public Libraries removed a sexually explicit book for teens, according to Mobile police Sgt. John Young.

An 11-month-old baby girl was violently raped and suffered life-threatening injuries, according to court documents.

A University of Alabama student was killed in a New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans, according the university.

The latest episode of TruBlu’s “Takedown with Chris Hansen” shows a man communicating with who he thought was a 15-year-old boy.

Eagle Forum of Alabama will hold its 2025 legislative issues conference on January 31 in Birmingham.

A law passed in 2024 removing all income taxes on capital gains from the sale of silver and gold will go into effect on January 1.

The yellowhammer is the state bird of Alabama, but a mythical bird is flying high above the state's coastal region, welcoming all who come to visit.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a New Year's shooting involving a victim who was likely an unintended target.

Work continues on the Foley Beach Express after several projects were delayed due to pending approval by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

The Birmingham Police Department is relaunching “Operation Knight Rider” after receiving information there may be street racing and exhibition driving from Atlanta to Birmingham on New Year’s Eve.

The Fairhope Police Department cordoned off a section of downtown Tuesday night due to a threat to a local business.

The Fairhope City Council approved a $700,000 emergency repair to Section Street at Big Mouth Gully at Bayou Street, where the sidewalk and curbing were washed out during weekend storms.

The University of South Alabama (USA) purchased the Traditions apartment complex off Old Shell Road for $20.2 million.

Thomasville Regional Medical Center could reopen, according to Mayor Sheldon Day.

A Deatsville man is facing federal charges connected to an Alaskan company where he worked as a general manager.

Many areas across Alabama were hit by severe weather late Saturday into Sunday morning. Athens, one of the hardest hit areas, was damaged by an EF-1 tornado.

The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will close the 2024 red snapper season at midnight on December 31.

Baldwin County Coroner Brian Pierce says a dangerous and deadly drug has made its way to the area. Xylazine, also known as "tranq," is a large animal tranquilizer that is unresponsive to emergency reversal treatments.

Foley is updating its City Council district boundaries in preparation for the 2025 municipal elections.

A Montgomery woman is thankful after seeing a sexual predator who victimized her was placed behind bars 25 years later.