Posts by Erica Thomas

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

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.

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

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

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.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating the death of a man who led multiple agencies on a chase on December 23.

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department confirmed an accidental fire on Christmas Day damaged six apartments and displaced 11 people.

A yearslong struggle for some counties, dubbed "orphan counties" to be put in Designated Market Areas (DMAs) in Alabama continues with key players in the fight unclear on what to do. Those counties receive television signals from markets out-of-state.

Former Mobile police chief Paul Prine is suing Mayor Sandy Stimpson and others, alleging his termination earlier this year came after months of conspiracies against him. The lawsuit was filed on Christmas Eve in the Circuit Court of Mobile County.

A Baldwin County woman is spending Christmas thankful for those with a giving spirit.

Brandon and Hayley Bynum of Albertville have always wanted a child of their own. This Christmas, thanks to a blessed adoption, they have just that.

A person was shot and killed by a Baldwin County Sheriff’s deputy Sunday night after officials say the subject produced a gun during a struggle.

Nathan Cox, chairman of the development company, said the Daphne-based company strives to advance tourism throughout the region and to give back. In return, his focus is not on building homes and businesses but on building stronger generations of families in Baldwin and Mobile counties.

New information available Sunday suggests a cluster of fireballs observed late Saturday across the Southeast could have been Chinese satellites deorbiting.