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Daphne Police Department. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
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.

i-65 accident Alabama News
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.

Hurricane Milton Alabama News
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.

Newspaper printing press. Photo by Bank_Phrom. Alabama News
'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).

Foley Police Alabama News
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.

Tim Johns Alabama News
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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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