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Alabama murder suspect apprehended while fleeing to Mexico border

Yellowhammer News - Alabama · August 8, 2025

The U.S. Border Patrol has captured an Alabama murder suspect at the southern border of Texas and Mexico. On July 7, 25-year-old Luis Rey Guerro Martinez was apprehended while attempting to escape to Mexico to avoid capital murder charges...

Tensions rise in Empire as residents oppose fire department's plans for land from BOE

WJSU - Alabama ·

EMPIRE, Ala. (WBMA) — A recent land transfer in Walker County has ignited controversy among residents of the Empire community. The Walker County Board of Education has deeded two parcels of land to the local volunteer fire department, a move that...

Alabama police chief torches AL(dot)com for ‘false narrative’ on ICE bust – says driver was dangerously weaving at 80 mph

Yellowhammer News - Alabama · August 8, 2025

Leeds Police Chief Paul Irwin is calling out AL(dot)com for what he says is a blatantly false account of a traffic stop that led to the arrest of a woman in the country illegally. The article referenced the arrest of an illegal immigrant earlier...

Alabama Weather Network with James Spann begins August 11

The Andalusia Star-News - Alabama · August 8, 2025

Published 9:15 am Friday, August 8, 2025 James Spann’s lifelong dream of providing weather for all areas of Alabama on a statewide network is finally coming true Monday, August 11, at noon. That’s when the Alabama Weather Network will go on the...

California took center stage in ICE raids, but other states saw more immigration arrests

Los Angeles Times · August 10, 2025

Ever since federal immigration raids ramped up across California, triggering fierce protests that prompted President Trump to deploy troops to Los Angeles, the state has emerged as the symbolic battleground of the administration’s deportation...

Is it time to elect Santa Claus? Alabama and beyond say maybe

AL.com - Alabama · August 10, 2025

Modern politics feels like a non-stop sleigh ride filled with grievance, gridlock, grandstanding, and groans — and that’s on a good day. Debates collapse into viral soundbites, polarized media skip over policy nuance, and the only thing uniting...

Lake Martin's Oyster Expert

Lake Magazine Life - Alabama ·

The Lake Martin community has experienced tremendous growth in the culinary world as of late, with Prime Steakhouse leading the way. Located at Stillwater’s Golf Course, Prime is in the process of establishing itself as the go-to fine dining...

UK arrests hundreds of immigrants in illegal delivery rider crackdown

The Economic Times · August 10, 2025

The UK Home Office has announced more than 280 arrests of immigrants during a nationwide enforcement drive targeting illegal delivery riders. The week-long operation, codenamed Operation Equalize, ran from 20 to 27 July 2025 and focused on illegal...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.14.25

Florida Politics · August 14, 2025

Good Thursday morning. The Florida Chamber of Commerce is throwing its weight behind Emily Duda Buckley in one of the most closely watched open House races of the 2026 cycle. The pro-business group announced Wednesday it is endorsing the Oviedo...

Alabama Weather Network with James Spann begins Monday

The Coosa County News - Alabama · August 8, 2025

Special to the News James Spann’s lifelong dream of providing weather for all areas of Alabama on a statewide network is finally coming true Monday, August 11, at noon. That’s when the Alabama Weather Network will go on the air. The groundbreaking...

ICYMI: Legendary coach Nick Saban blesses Alabama community with massive $775,000 donation for special cause

Sportskeeda · August 10, 2025

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban, and his wife, Miss Terry, gave back to their community through their charity, Nick’s Kids Foundation. At their annual Giveaway Luncheon on Tuesday at Bryant-Denny Stadium, they donated around $775,000 to nonprofit...

Alabama social worker detained by ICE sparks deportation debate

The Sun Daily · August 8, 2025

WASHINGTON: Friends and family of an Alabama social worker detained by U.S. immigration authorities are pushing for her release days after she was pulled over for an alleged speeding violation, a case that reflects the broad sweep of President...

Alabama Big 10 Mayors kick off annual statewide photo competition

WPMI - Alabama ·

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Alabama Big 10 Mayors kicked off its annual statewide photo competition, allowing Alabamians to submit their photos from the state’s ten biggest cities with a chance to be recognized as the winner and receive a cash...

BCA, Cygnal poll reveals Alabama GOP voters’ top five priorities – and the economy dominates

Yellowhammer News - Alabama · August 9, 2025

Alabama’s business leaders got a clear message from voters Saturday morning: focus on the economy. At the Business Council of Alabama’s annual Governmental Affairs Conference, Cygnal presented a new BCA-commissioned survey, showing that 59% of...

Dothan job fair working to increase area workforce

WTVY - Alabama · August 13, 2025

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan’s workforce is on the rise. Hundreds of job seekers gathered at the Dothan Civic Center to meet with potential employers during a job fair hosted by the city in partnership with the Alabama Department of Workforce, the...

Alabama STEM Council propels students toward future careers

WAAY31 - Alabama ·

The council aims to expose students to STEM education and training, with input from diverse industries to understand workforce challenges. Gov. Kay Ivey signed House Bill 365 into law, formally recognizing the Alabama STEM Council as the state...

Perry Co. Education Retirees recognized for outstanding volunteer service here

The Perry County Herald - Alabama · August 9, 2025

The Perry County Education Retirees Association (PCERA) was recently honored for its exceptional dedication to community service. Members of the organization received a ceremonial check representing the monetary value of the hundreds of volunteer...

Alabama lawmakers praise Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in video

The Tuscaloosa News - Alabama ·

Alabama lawmakers appeared in a White House-released video on Aug. 4 praising President Trump's newly enacted "Big Beautiful Bill," a sweeping tax and spending package they say will deliver significant benefits for the state. Signed by President...

Jahlil Hurley competing for spot after transferring from Alabama

On3 · August 9, 2025

For Jahlil Hurley, fall camp has been an opportunity to grow and learn the system while settling into the cornerback competition. The former On3 consensus four-star recruit, who transferred from Alabama, says the experience so far has been...

Ever toss a fake codfish? Norwegian-Americans play ancient Viking games in Montgomery

Ilinois Valley ·

Montgomery was transformed into Valhalla on Aug. 2 as the Sons of Norway brought back to life ancient Viking games. Replica codfish were tossed, plastic axes were heaved, yarn fjord horse heads were weaved and plastic ninja throwing stars were...