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The Gadsden Police Department arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a shooting Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of the East Gadsden Walmart.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating a quadruple fatal crash in Pike County.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) released the identity of the man involved in an officer-involved shooting in Greensboro.

The Gadsden Police Department responded to shots fired Saturday in the parking lot of the Walmart in East Gadsden.

A candidate for Butler County Sheriff posted on Facebook after being arrested for fourth-degree theft of property.

The Wedowee Utilities Board is making improvements after a newly appointed board and new leadership began sifting through documents and working to get a near-bankrupt utility on track.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested four teens in connection with a shooting that left another teen injured.

According to news reports, a suspect is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Greensboro.

The Monroeville Police Department has requested an investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) following an in-custody death.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) arrested an illegal alien on Interstate 20 in St. Clair County after a Trooper discovered a large load of marijuana during a traffic stop.

A multi-agency investigation between Alabama and Florida ended in the arrest of a man investigators believe was involved in multiple cyber offenses targeting children.

The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office plans to review policies with employees after a security officer denied 1819 News access to the courthouse.

The Water Works Board of the City of Auburn is addressing reports that water is smelling and tasting foul.

A man is behind bars after Baldwin County Sheriff's deputies said he met a 15-year-old girl on Snapchat and took her to his Elberta home for sex.

Oxford Police Chief Bill Patridge reminded citizens that Thursday is Autism Awareness Day as the department focuses on training and programs for those with neurodevelopmental conditions.

The crew of Artemis II reported a nice flight and precise launch on Wednesday as they ascended into the historic lunar mission.

Attorney General Steve Marshall’s Office is investigating the Wedowee Utilities Board after an audit revealed possible problems. However, this isn’t the AG’s first experience looking into the inner workings of a utility board. In fact, Marshall said the investigation is just another example of how his office has to step in with boards that have little to no oversight.

Houston County tourism is seeing growth, according to Visit Dothan. Executive director Hannah Shiver told the Houston County Commission that hotel revenue totaled approximately $52.2 million in 2025, representing a 1% growth from the year prior.

The City of Mobile is celebrating a $30 million investment from the U.S. Navy to train students in the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) to build submarines in Mobile.

The Mobile City Council approved an ordinance to allow hemp retailers to resume business. The ordinance amends the city’s license code to comply with state law regarding the sale of consumable hemp products.

A former Jefferson County deputy charged after a crash that injured three people, including herself, has waived her right to a pretrial hearing.

A wildfire in Shelby County has burned 2,500 acres and the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is urging Alabamians to refrain from burning.

 Governor Kay Ivey appointed retired Judge J. Langford “Lang” Floyd as District Judge in the 28th Judicial Circuit in Baldwin County.

An Irondale woman died 19 days after suffering burn injuries in a mobile home fire.

Grand Bay man arrested after tip from National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is will host an Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) watch party Wednesday as the crew of Orion launches for the historic 10-day lunar mission.

The Leeds Police Department released information about an incident involving suspected illegal immigrants.