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Victim of fatal Lake Wedowee boat crash identified

A man killed Thursday night in a two-vessel crash on Lake Wedowee was identified by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).

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Second suspect in BLM arson arrested; Homewood Police working with ATF to pursue federal charges

A second suspect in the arson at a Homewood Walmart has been arrested and charged with arson and criminal mischief. According to the Homewood Police Department (HPD), Lillian Colburn and Mercutio Southall worked together to start the fire that caused over $130,000 in damages after attending a Black Lives Matter protest. 

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'One down, more deserving': Threatening banner hung next to one honoring Charlie Kirk on Cullman bridge

On Thursday, a banner was hung in Cullman along the I-65 bridge and County Road 616, reading, "Charlie Kirk Never Forget" next to an American flag. On Friday, a second sign was hung with an ominous message that read, “One down, more deserving.”

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Huntsville City Council unable to intervene in federal immigration enforcement

At Thursday's Huntsville City Council meeting, the liberal activist group Indivisible-District 5 North Alabama introduced a resolution urging Huntsville's Police Department not to participate in any local immigration operations led by federal agencies.

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Law enforcement authorities arrest illegal aliens at Decatur hotel in effort to destroy drug syndicate

A multi-agency law enforcement operation at a Decatur hotel led to the arrest of four individuals with connections to a major drug syndicate.

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Alabama Supreme Court orders nitrogen hypoxia death of Etowah County murderer

The Alabama Supreme Court ordered the state’s execution of Geoffrey Todd West, who murdered a woman in 1997.

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Kilby correctional officer arrested for possession of drugs in Auburn

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) announced the arrest of correctional officer senior Joshua Joyner on Friday.

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Ivey, Ainsworth push for death penalty for suspected Charlie Kirk assassin — 'Political violence of any kind CANNOT happen in this country'

On Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey and Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth reacted to President Donald Trump's announcement that the suspected Charlie Kirk shooter had been arrested.

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Barry Moore calls for Charlie Kirk statue to be built in U.S. Capitol

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) called on Thursday for a statue of Charlie Kirk to be built in the U.S. Capitol to honor the late conservative activist’s legacy.

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Homewood PD deadly officer-involved shooting under investigation

A large law enforcement presence was reported Friday at the scene of a deadly officer-involved shooting near the intersection of Green Springs Highway and Valley Avenue.

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Lake Wedowee boat collision kills one, injures another

A person was killed and another airlifted for treatment after a nighttime boating collision on Lake Wedowee on Thursday. Two others involved were not injured.

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70-year-old worker killed in US Pipe Bessemer accident

The Jefferson County Coroner identified a man killed in a work-related accident on Thursday.

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State investigating swatting incident at Alabama State University

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said a fake threat led to the lockdown of the Alabama State University campus on Thursday.

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Reagan reaction to 1972 George Wallace assassination attempt offers guidance in wake of Charlie Kirk killing

It has been more than half a century since Arthur Bremer attempted to assassinate former Gov. George Wallace during a presidential campaign appearance in Laurel, Md.

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Protesters gather at Deshler High School seeking 'accountability,' 'justice' for injured student

Weeks of not knowing the full story of what caused the severe injuries of freshman football player August Borden have led to protests outside of Deshler High School.

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Bureau of Land Management holding lease sale at Warrior Met Coal Mines on September 30

The Department of the Interior is moving forward with a competitive coal lease sale in Tuscaloosa County in late September. 

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Candlelight vigils honoring Charlie Kirk planned in Mobile, Foley

People in South Alabama are coming together in honor of Charlie Kirk, founder and CEO of Turning Point USA. Kirk was gunned down while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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Suspected illegal aliens arrested by immigration authorities while on way to Franklin County poultry plant

Several individuals were arrested Wednesday morning by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while en route to Russellville's Pilgrim’s Pride meat processing plant. According to Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver, at least 20 people were detained between two checkpoints- with one at County Road 44 and County Road 244 and the other on County Road 75 and County Road 724.

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Marshall County joins ACCA fight against ‘Big 10’ mayors' effort to change online sales tax law — ‘They’re wanting to get a bigger slice of the pie’

The Marshall County Commission is fighting to keep its fair share of Alabama’s Simple Sellers Use Tax following an effort led by several larger cities to change the law in their favor.

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'May we never forget': Alabama remembers 9/11

Thursday marks 24 years since the September 11, 2001, attacks that took the lives of nearly 3,000 people.

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Fans anticipate Sand in My Boots festival announcement

Festivalgoers are hoping for year two of Morgan Wallen's Sand in My Boots festival. The 2025 festival brought 40,000 people to Gulf Shores on each of the three days and already they want to know when the next festival will be and who will be performing.

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'His legacy of patriotism will live on': Tuberville hails Charlie Kirk's impact and legacy following assassination

Republican legislators across the country are paying homage to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, after the late father of two was assassinated on Wednesday on Utah Valley University's campus. Among the group praising Kirk's positive impact on the country is U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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Katie Britt on Charlie Kirk’s death: ‘It was a political assassination’

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said the killing of Charlie Kirk was a “political assassination.”

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., questions Lt. Gen. Steven W. Gilland, USA, Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, United States Army, Vice Admiral Yvette M. Davids, USN, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, United States Navy a Alabama News
'We're not going to allow lawlessness on the streets': Tuberville calls for mandatory sentences for repeat offenders in cases like Auburn, Charlotte slayings

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said repeat offenders in recent cases like retired Auburn University professor Julie Gard Schnuelle and Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, who was randomly stabbed to death on a light rail in Charlotte, N.C., would not still be on the streets under his watch as Alabama governor.

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State Sen. Orr calls for changes to police pursuit guidelines in wake of fatal Hartselle crash

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is pushing for new police pursuit guidelines after a fatal officer-involved crash in Hartselle claimed the life of a local teenager and injured six others.

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'He is evil': Blount County jury convicts Trafford man of sexual torture, drugging of child

Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey announced the conviction of a Trafford man on 12 horrific charges involving the sexual abuse of a child.

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‘Be strong and courageous’: Mobile pastor offers comfort for Christians in wake of Kirk death

Pastor Travis Johnson, of Pathway Church in Mobile went live on social media following the shooting. As details trickled in, Johnson spoke about the important role of Christians at this time.

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