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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.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Katie Britt: Democrats are using IVF as a 'scare tactic'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) told Fox News's Shannon Bream Sunday that Democrats are using scare tactics concerning IVF and other hot-topic issues

Trump Boat Parade Alabama News
Trump boat parade planned down Intracoastal Waterway; Baldwin County Republicans hope to garner enthusiasm

The Baldwin County Republican Party is sponsoring a Trump boat parade along the Gulf Coast on October 19.

Mobile police suv Alabama News
Mobile's 'Operation South Side Surge' nets 26 arrests; Five remain wanted

The Mobile Police Department arrested 26 and seized seven firearms in "Operation South Side Surge."

Birmingham Five Points South shooting Alabama News
$100,000 in rewards offered in Birmingham mass shooting; Over 100 tips received

Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama has received over 100 tips in Birmingham’s Five Points South mass shooting, yet still no arrests have been made.

Jennifer Fidler Alabama News
State Rep. Fidler hits roadblock after week of digging for migrant program information

State Rep. Jennifer Fidler (R-Silverhill) is attempting to find details about a federal program bringing migrants to Alabama.

Stan Pate border wall Alabama News
Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate purchases truckloads of unused border wall ahead of Trump visit

Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate brought border wall panels to T-town Thursday ahead of former President Donald Trump's visit for the Alabama-Georgia game Saturday.

William Bryan Alabama News
License suspended for Florida surgeon who took Alabama man’s liver instead of his spleen

William Dale "Bill" Bryan, 70, of Muscle Shoals, died during what was supposed to be a splenectomy at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Florida.

Roy Burgess Alabama News
Life sentence upheld for man convicted in 1993 murder he committed as a teen

The Morgan County Circuit Court again sentenced Burgess to life without parole.

Mobile City Council Alabama News
'Jesus wasn't from America': Mobile council members respond to migrant concerns

A Mobile resident voiced concerns Tuesday with how council members react to citizens who come forward with concerns.

Caroleene Dobson ALGOP Alabama News
National Federation of Independent Business endorses Dobson in AL-2

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) endorsed Alabama’s second congressional district Republican candidate Caroleene Dobson Wednesday.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson Alabama News
Mobile Mayor Stimpson announces he will not seek re-election

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election to a fourth term in 2025.

Anthony Lowery Alabama News
Baldwin County Sheriff says illegal immigration impacting public safety; MS-13 gang activity identified

Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery told FM Talk 106.5’s Sean Sullivan Tuesday Baldwin County has an illegal immigration problem causing issues to schools, public services and public safety.

FBI Alabama News
FBI hiring contract Haitian Creole translators

The FBI is seeking contract workers across the state of Alabama to translate Haitian Creole.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
'We've got big problems': State Sen. Elliott plans legislative package on immigration following trip to border

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) said he is planning a six to eight-bill package to protect Alabamians from the impact of federal immigration policy.

Safe Haven Baby Box Alabama News
Opelika installs ninth Safe Haven Baby Box to give options to mothers in crisis

The city of Opelika installed a Safe Haven Baby Box Monday, making it the ninth baby box to be installed in Alabama.

Fairhope City Councilman Corey Martin. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
'You are gaslighting every single one of us': Fairhope residents express concern, frustration over potential Haitian refugee influx

The Fairhope City Council heard from concerned citizens Monday night following what Mayor Sherry Sullivan called rumors about a possible influx of immigrants.

Border Migrants Alabama News
1,000 Haitians coming to Mobile, Baldwin Counties in coming weeks, whistleblower says; U.S. Rep. Carl skeptical

Between 800 and 1,200 Haitian migrants are coming to Baldwin or Mobile Counties within the next two to three weeks, according to immigration whistleblower Jay Palmer.

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