Courts Judge grants release of Campos-Reyes pending fraud trial Tears were shed and hugs were shared Wednesday after a judge denied the U.S. Government's request to keep Cesar Campos-Reyes behind bars. Jacob Holmes2 hours ago
Courts New complaints reveal added allegations in Mexican restaurant raid Three complaints filed in federal court on Friday revealed further allegations associated with the operation and the criminal network. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Local news Orange Beach mayor under fire after bombshell report uncovers domestic violence incident A bombshell report based on police records detailed a potential domestic violence incident, raising questions about the mayor's actions. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Courts Campos-Reyes pleads not guilty in case that set off statewide raid of Mexican restaurants Counsel for Campos-Reyes indicated another indictment is expected, and three others arrested in the raid will face hearings this afternoon. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Education APLS seeks to deem books promoting “gender ideology” as inappropriate for kids If the code changes were to be ultimately approved, local libraries would not be allowed to shelve such materials in children or youth sections. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
News Foley BBQ restaurant raided in connection with scheme to hire undocumented workers Federal agents raided Colt Grill BBQ & Spirits in Foley, with an indictment unsealed alleging a scheme to hire undocumented workers across their restaurants. Jacob HolmesJuly 17, 2025
News Immigrant advocacy group says ICE raid a “false flag” to fill deportation quotas Federal agents alleged drug trafficking, but advocates countered that the operation was a "false flag" to meet deportation demands. Jacob HolmesJuly 17, 2025
News ICE, FBI, DHS raid Alabama Mexican restaurants in fraud probe Federal agencies raided 14 Alabama locations Tuesday, targeting a resident indicted for bank fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. Jacob HolmesJuly 16, 2025
Prisons Hal Nash officially sworn in as new chair of parole board Nash is replacing controversial parole board chair Leigh Gwathney, who oversaw a sharp decline in parole approvals. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2025
Courts City of Mountain Brook votes to join Tuscaloosa in lawsuit over online sales tax As online sales tax revenue has grown, so have arguments over how the funding is distributed. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2025