Posts by Erica Thomas

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) reached an agreement with ports and shippers relieving 36 ports nationwide of a strike.

Mobile Chamber CEO Bradley Byrne moderated the conversation with Mobile County Commissioners Connie Hudson, Randall Dueitt and Merceria Ludgood and Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson says the city has become a hub for a diverse group of industries, leading to job growth and economic development.

After 14 years as a Mobile County Commissioner, Connie Hudson officially announced her run for Mobile mayor.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham issued a winter storm warning for much of the northern half and central Alabama as the state prepares for impactful winter weather.

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) wants state agencies to streamline permitting processes to protect Alabama's small businesses.

President-elect Donald Trump wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico and said he is ready to impose "serious" tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

Mobile County Circuit Judge Michael A. Youngpeter recused himself from a case involving Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and former police chief Paul Prine.

The Spanish Fort Library Board voted Monday to revisit policies following discussions about a controversial book that even a representative from Read Freely admitted is "tricky." Meanwhile, the Fairhope Public Library moved the same book from the teen section to the adult section.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.