Raids for immigration enforcement hit Baldwin County, including the construction site of Gulf Shores High School.

Immigration Enforcement Operations in Baldwin County A series of immigration enforcement actions is currently unfolding across Baldwin County, with a significant incident occurring on Tuesday at a construction site for the new Gulf Shores High School. Federal agents, according to reports, conducted operations on June 24 at a site located along the Foley Beach Express. […]
Quentin Tarantino Weighs In On ‘Rust’ Shooting, Says Alec Baldwin Partially At Fault

Quentin Tarantino appeared on Bill Maher's “Club Random” on Sunday and shared his thoughts on the “Lust” shooting. Tarantino shared his thoughts on the shooting on the set of Lust involving Alec Baldwin and the late cinematographer Halina Hutchins, during a discussion of Maher's Club Random. PodcastsTarantino has offered a nuanced view of responsibility for […]
Alec Baldwin Weeps In Court As He Learns His Fate In Court

In an unexpected development, First Judicial District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer on Friday dismissed Alec Baldwin's lawsuit. Judge Sommer ruled that the trial could not proceed because the prosecution had suppressed evidence. NBC NewsThe actor broke down in tears in the Santa Fe, New Mexico, courtroom as Judge Sommer agreed with Baldwin's lawyers' argument that […]
Alec Baldwin Scores Big Win In ‘Rust’ Pre-Trial

Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled that prosecutors could not present evidence of Baldwin's role as a producer on Lust, a major victory for the star. A judge ruled Monday that Baldwin's involvement as a co-producer is irrelevant to the trial over the deadly shooting in 2021. Baldwin's status as one of the film's producers is […]
Beach express toll bridge in Baldwin County purchased by state, to become free in May

Governor Ivey announced the acquisition of the Folly Beach Express Bridge on Thursday, finalizing the $60 million purchase from American Road LLC. Toll collection will cease at noon on Friday, the day before Memorial Day. Ivey, along with Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and representatives from the Baldwin County Bridge Company, celebrated the agreement, marking […]
Baldwin County economic development leader praises ‘Working for Alabama’ impact, future potential

Lee Lawson, president of the Baldwin County Economic Development League, said the 2024 legislative session will bring great benefits to Alabama's workforce and economy, both now and in the future. In a recent video, Lawson spoke about some of the accomplishments made in the “Work for Alabama” bill package. Lee Lawson summarises the “Working for […]
Hangout Fest’s arrest numbers released by Gulf Shores Police, Baldwin County Sheriffs Office

The number of arrests at the annual Hangout Fest in Gulf Shores, Alabama, shows police were busy during the three-day music festival. A total of 94 arrests were made at the event this year, down from 107 last year, according to data released by WKRG 5. While the majority of arrests at this year's event […]
Baldwin County, Huntsville airports awarded USDOT grants for terminal updates

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced new grant awards for three Alabama airports. The grant is part of a larger federal funding package supporting 114 airports across 44 states and three territories. The Alabama airports receiving funding are Huntsville International Airport, HL “Sonny” Callahan Airport in Fairhope, and Gulf Shores International Airport. In total, the […]
Baldwin County children’s author suggests Prattville policies as model for local libraries

The newly formed Platteville Library Board changed its policy last Thursday, including banning LGBTQ content aimed at minors, and other groups are taking notice. Karin Wellhausen Tanks, a member of the Facebook group Faith, Family and Freedom Coalition, shared with the group an article from the far-right website 1819 News detailing the library's policy changes, […]
REPORT: Alec Baldwin Files First Official Response After Involuntary Manslaughter Charge

Alec Baldwin has officially pleaded guilty to new manslaughter charges in the death of Halina Hutchins, TMZ reported on Wednesday. Baldwin must appear before a judge in New Mexico on February 1 and make an argument via phone or video conference. TMZ report. Baldwin's position is reflected in recent legal action. document Obtained by Fox […]