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'It's not Mobile 'City' Library' — Mobile Councilman Carroll backs local library wait-and-see approach on explicit material guideline compliance despite risk to funding

The director of the Mobile Public Library addressed the Mobile City Council Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, explaining the library's purpose and mission, which she said is to inform, entertain and inspire.

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South Baldwin Regional Medical Center renamed following addition of new wing

The South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is now Baldwin Health Hospital.

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Baldwin County Commission axes hearing aid tax

The Baldwin County Commission unanimously agreed residents should not pay taxes on hearing aids.

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Father of deceased UA baseball player says son died after being pressured by coaches to get COVID-19 vaccine

The family of a University of Alabama baseball player who passed away after being pressured into getting the COVID-19 vaccine is raising awareness and helping young athletes succeed.

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Fairhope mayor sends letter to feds asking for transparency in migrant programs

As many cities continue to deal with immigration issues, Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan is asking the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice for information about migrant programs that could impact her town.

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Baldwin County town hall meetings to address undocumented immigrants, Title IX

Moms for Liberty is hosting two town halls in Baldwin County to discuss immigration and Title IX.

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ALDOT reveals legal advertisement newspaper errors led to higher bids, delays in four projects

An Alabama Department of Transportation official has serious concerns after newspaper errors with legal ads delayed four projects and cost taxpayers.

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Boat drawn into Wheeler Dam following motor failure; One killed, two rescued

A Tennessee man was killed Saturday when a boat overturned near Wilson Lake's Wheeler Dam.

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Midtown Mobile litter walk started by resident gaining traction

Brandon Clarke, a Mobile resident, decided to start picking up trash near his home one day. Eventually, his Midtown-area neighbors began to pitch in, and the group grew to around 50.

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Covenant Rescue Group continues battling human trafficking, sexual exploitation despite economic challenges

Covenant Rescue Group (CRG), a non-profit aimed at combatting human trafficking and child exploitation, has felt the impact of a challenging economy. However, operators said despite the lack of donations, the group is still conducting operations and bringing justice to victims.

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Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate offering Trump wall photos in exchange for hurricane survivor donations

Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate is using panels he purchased from Donald Trump's border wall for the greater good.

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Georgia woman charged in shooting, police chase that shut down I-65 in Autauga County

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) released the identity of a woman charged in connection to a chase that shut down all lanes of Interstate 65 Friday.

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Woman accused of shooting ex-boyfriend in Texas taken into custody after chase that ended in Autauga County

A woman was taken into custody on Friday after a chase and standoff that shut down all lanes of Interstate 65.

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Trial set for Daphne man accused in quadruple pickax murders of family

The man charged in the February 22, 2023, deaths of four people in Daphne could go to trial on May 12, 2025.

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Law enforcement incident shuts down I-65 in Autauga County

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) closed all lanes of Interstate 65 in Autauga County Friday afternoon.

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Alabama Urban Search and Rescue Task Force deployed to North Carolina, Florida

A Type III Urban Search and Rescue Task Force was deployed to Florida Thursday and Alabama National Guard (ALNG) soldiers were sent to North Carolina.

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'It accidentally got left out': Pickens County Herald GM explains '$1.76 million' ALDOT legal ad error

The general manager of the Pickens County Herald said a corrupt file likely caused an error in a legal ad placed by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

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Foley forensics seminar 'Down by the Water' brings in nearly 300 for free training

The Foley Police Department is hosting its 15th annual forensics seminar this week.

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Brookwood High School SRO passes away after collapsing at school

The Alabama Association of School Resource Officers (TAASRO) announced the death of an SRO Tuesday.

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'It's not fair': Summerdale teacher says everyone impacted by influx of non-English speaking students

A teacher at Summerdale School in Baldwin County opened up to 1819 News about problems she is facing due to an increase in English Language Learning students (ELL).

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Newspaper error costs Alabama taxpayers nearly $2 million by revealing ALDOT's Gordo Bypass bids

A newspaper error cost the state $1.76 million and delayed the final phase of the Gordo Bypass project. Now, lawmakers are considering ways to update the bidding process for state contracts.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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General election registration deadline October 21

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

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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.

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