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Gulf Shores Highway 59 project Alabama News
Alabama Highway 59 road construction delaying response times for fire department say Gulf Shore officials

Gulf Shores officials say the Alabama Highway 59 widening project poses a public safety concern.

Tab Bowling Alabama News
Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling calls out 'Justice for Steve Perkins' protesters for attending his church

The mayor said the group consisted of people who have been speaking at council meetings since Perkins was shot and killed by police on Sept. 29, 2023.

Hurrican Milton Alabama News
Alabama preparing for Hurricane Milton evacuees: 'Our teams are ready'

Alabama could see tens of thousands of evacuees as Hurricane Milton plows towards the Florida peninsula.

Road work construction Gulf Shores Alabama News
Alabama Highway 59 project in Gulf Shores stalled due to contractor change

Drivers in Gulf Shores have noticed crews absent from the Highway 59 widening project and Mayor Robert Craft said people have become frustrated.

Alabama voting voters election Alabama News
General election registration deadline October 21

Citizens have until October 21 to register to vote in the general election.

Austin Patrick Hall from Eufaula Alabama Police Department Facebook Alabama News
Attorney removed from Austin Patrick Hall capital murder case due to 'irretrievable breakdown'

The court-appointed attorney representing a man charged in the 2022 death of a Bibb County deputy has been removed from the case.

Auburn Toomers corner Alabama News
'From the River to the Sea': Anti-Israel protesters vandalize Auburn University main gate (Video)

The Auburn Police Department responded Sunday evening after anti-Israel protesters vandalized Auburn University’s entrance with chalk paint.

Birdon Group Alabama News
Bayou La Batre shipyard's $37.55 million expansion to create 136 jobs

Birdon America Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Australian-based maritime resource group Birdon, will invest in a $37.55 million expansion at its Bayou La Batre shipyard.

DEER HUNTING Alabama News
Conservation officials urge safety following hunting incident deaths of two teens

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is reminding hunters to be safe this hunting season following the death of two teens during the 2023-2024 season.

Scales judiciary Alabama News
State Rep. Simpson pre-files bill allowing death penalty for child rape, sodomy

State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) pre-filed a bill to make first-degree rape or sodomy of a child five years of age and under a capital offense, punishable by death. The change would apply to defendants 18 and older.

Blankenship and Simpson Alabama News
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources opposes State Rep. Simpson's jubilee fishing license exemption bill

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Commissioner is not in favor of a pre-filed bill exempting fishing license requirements during a jubilee.

Classroom and empty seats for spanish class stock photo Alabama News
School systems stretched while addressing needs of English Learning students

Alabama public schools are experiencing challenges as more non-English speaking students enroll.

Alabama Port Authority Alabama News
Dockworkers suspend strike until Jan. 15; Alabama Port Authority: 'This is an encouraging step in the right direction'

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) members returned to work after a three-day strike. The ILA agreed to suspend the strike until Jan. 15, 2025, while contract negotiations take place.

Freedom Fest Alabama News
'Truly a red, white and blue Americana festival': Orange Beach's Freedom Fest this weekend

The city of Orange Beach is preparing for Freedom Fest weekend, kicking off October 4.

Old Shell Road Overpass project Alabama News
Over 100 private donations turn Mobile blight into beautiful sight

A part of Midtown Mobile has been transformed thanks to a public-private partnership.

Jubilee Alabama News
State Rep. Simpson pre-files bill removing fishing license requirements during jubilees

State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) pre-filed HB-55, which would remove the saltwater fishing license requirement during jubilees.

Alabama Port Authority Alabama News
Ship pile-up inevitable as dockworker strike continues; Mobile-based logistics CEO says no need to panic over toilet paper

Ships continue to arrive at shut-down terminals as the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) strike enters day two. Already, panic has set in, and toilet paper and other paper products have flown off shelves from Texas to New York.

James M. Barry Electric Generating Plant. Photo from Wikipedia. Alabama News
Alabama Power's Plant Barry 'ticking time-bomb,' Mobile Baykeeper says after EPA settles with power giant

Alabama Power and the Environmental Protection Agency settled a lawsuit concerning coal ash at the James Barry plant in Bucks.

First Baptist Hazlehurst Alabama News
Fairhope church gathering donations for small Georgia town devastated by Hurricane Helene

While many Alabama resources are being sent to the hardest-hit areas of North Carolina, a Fairhope church is gathering goods for a small Georgia town devastated by Hurricane Helene.

Toilet paper Alabama News
Toilet paper panic hits Alabama

Fears of a supply chain shortage due to the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) strike sparked panic over toilet paper Tuesday.

Cailee Knight Alabama News
Mobile grand jury indicts five in capital murder of 9-year-old Cailee Knight

A Mobile County Grand Jury indicted four people in connection to the December 2023 death of Cailee Knight.

Longshoremen strike at midnight at Bayport Terminal on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan) Alabama News
Alabama Port Authority working to minimize impact of worker strike; Biden not acting

The Port of Mobile is one of 36 ports nationwide where workers are striking to ask for better wages and no automation.

David Goliath Alabama News
Provision Fairhope flies banner plane 'David/Goliath' in response to Starbucks opening

When the latest Starbucks opened in Fairhope, people began approaching Provision owners William and Elisabeth Hanes and asking them if they were worried. They responded with a banner plane and a message.

Alabama Port Alabama News
Supply chain issues, increased costs expected with dockworker strike

An estimated 45,000 U.S. dockworkers are striking across East and Gulf Coast ports, including the Port of Mobile.

Hurricane Helene Alabama News
Alabama National Guard team deployed for North Carolina search and rescue efforts

Governor Kay Ivey has activated the Alabama National Guard to assist areas in North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene.

Alabama Kentucky Voting Alabama News
Kentucky joins Alabama’s voter integrity system to clean voter rolls

A seventh state has signed a memorandum of understanding with Secretary of State Wes Allen’s office.

North Carolina Alabama News
Alabama crews deployed for disaster relief in 'annihilated' areas of North Carolina

Crews from Alabama are responding to North Carolina disaster relief. Swift water rescue technicians from Prattville, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Calera, Birmingham and Mobile are performing searches and welfare checks.

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