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Gulf Shores City Schools Alabama News
Elliott proposes Baldwin County penny tax amendment to include Gulf Shores, Orange Beach systems

The Baldwin County Public School system receives 100% of the education portion of a one-cent sales tax that the state legislature levied in 2017.

Birmingham Homicides police Alabama News
'There's a war taking place': State Rep. Givan pre-files gun bill as Birmingham homicides track close to 91-year record

A deadly Thursday night drew the city of Birmingham closer to breaking a 91-year record number of homicides.

Attorney General Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall urges federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to stop pandering to 'small minority' in fight for female athletes

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall continues his fight to protect girls’ sports.

Birmingham Barons Rickwood Field Alabama News
Birmingham Barons to return to historic Rickwood Field in 2025

The Birmingham Barons will return to historic Rickwood Field in 2025.

Dadeville shooting Alabama News
Attorneys say Dadeville Sweet 16 victims' phones could prove intent to harm; Judge recuses self

A defendant in the Dadeville Sweet 16 party mass shooting is asking for access to the cell phones of the victims.

1819 Coastal 21 Alabama News
Final projects of Plan IV to restore coast following 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill approved

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is celebrating the start of the final restoration projects to address damages caused by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Atmore Four Alabama News
Atmore News owner, reporter and others to file federal lawsuit after arrests; Claim intimidation, retaliation

The owner of the Atmore News and three others are suing after being arrested for revealing grand jury secrets in 2023.

FAIRHOPE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Alabama News
Fairhope Public Library officials accused of violating APLS rules; Citizens call for resignation of board chair

The Fairhope Public Library is under fire after being accused of violating new rules by the Alabama Public Library Service.

Kaiden Francis Alabama News
University of Mobile freshman basketball player dies after collapsing on campus

The University of Mobile is mourning the loss of a basketball player who collapsed on campus Tuesday and never recovered.

City of Fairhope Alabama News
Fairhope continues $78 million water infrastructure improvements after years of poor maintenance

The Fairhope City Council will consider several measures on Thursday as part of ongoing water upgrades to the city’s system.

Allegiant Alabama News
Commercial airliner Allegiant signs on to Gulf Shores airport; Will offer six destinations

Allegiant Airlines will begin offering the first ever commercial flights from the airport in May 2025.

Police Evidence Marker Shooting by Erica Thomas Alabama News
Man arrested after Tuskegee mass shooting posted video of himself at the scene of the crime

Federal court documents reveal more information surrounding a deadly mass shooting that happened at Tuskegee University.

Earthquake Alabama News
Walker County residents 'shook' after M 2.4 earthquake in Sipsey

Parts of North Alabama were rocked Monday evening by a magnitude 2.4 earthquake.

Tarrant Council Alabama News
'Why don’t you call me a ni---r?': Tarrant mayor spars with councilman over police chief

A heated meeting of the dysfunctional Tarrant City Council ended Monday with little action.

Photo Kings Towing and Recovery Alabama News
Growing concerns for crash responders in Alabama, including tow truck drivers, police, EMS

This week, Alabama is reminding drivers to pay attention to all crash responders, including tow truck drivers, law enforcement and EMS. November 18 – 22 is Crash Responder Safety Week.

Wayman Newton Alabama News
Tarrant mayor proposes $75 credit for Tarrant Electric customers due to $4 million surplus

Tarrant Mayor Wayman Newton will propose a credit to Tarrant Electric customers Monday after he found the company has a $4 million surplus.

gavel courtroom Alabama News
AG Marshall announces murder conviction upheld in Clarke County case

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the conviction of a Thomasville man who shot and killed another man in 2021.

Gerald Andre Lomax Jr Alabama News
Birmingham PD asks community to come together following shooting death of Jackson-Olin senior

The Birmingham Police Department made a plea to the public following another act of violence that claimed the life of a young man.

katie britt Alabama News
Britt defends decision to 'hear out colleagues' ahead of Senate majority leader vote

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said there were a lot of inaccuracies surrounding her secret ballot vote for Senate majority leader.

Mobile Civic Center Alabama News
Mobile mayor gives update on civic center demolition

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said the demolition of the old civic center is on schedule to be completed in February.

Explicit books Alabama News
Fact Check: Read Freely Alabama spreads disinformation at meeting to 'fight' disinformation

Read Freely Alabama's Baldwin County chapter hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday in Fairhope to explain what they call "extremist disinformation" and how to combat it. However, participants may have made extreme and misleading statements and spread disinformation themselves.

Pickens County Ambulance Service Alabama News
Pickens County to lose ambulance service due to lack of funds

The only operating ambulance service in Pickens County is going out of business on December 1.

PRISON BARS BY Max Kleinen 2 Alabama News
Arrest made in Mobile double shooting; Homicide victim identified

The Mobile Police Department identified the man killed Monday night in a double shooting.

Read Freely Town Hall Alabama News
'We're fueled by love and rage': Read Freely, Alabama Library Association decry 'anti-library' agenda

Approximately 75 people packed the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship church Tuesday evening for a town hall by Read Freely Alabama and the Alabama Library Association.

Mayers 2 Alabama News
Alabama businessman Ric Mayers gives inside look at Mar-a-Lago election watch party

An Alabama man was among the first to announce President Donald Trump's victory on November 5. Ric Mayers, who grew up in small-town Lamar County, never dreamed he would be where he was that night.

ADPH Scott Harris Alabama News
Alabama State Health Officer Harris claims transparency, says answering 'why' important for public health sector

Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris addressed the importance of transparency and taking responsibility on the Public Health Review Morning Edition podcast.

City of Mobile Alabama News
Mobile named fifth-friendliest city in America by Condé Nast

The city of Mobile was recognized as one of the most friendly cities in America by International travel magazine and website, Condé Nast.

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