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Tuscaloosa Police Charge Man in Window-Peeping Case

Police, fire and courts

Tuscaloosa police charged a man accused of looking into windows and violating Alabama’s sex-offender law.

Tuscaloosa County Alabama DeskSep 26, 2026

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West End-Sardis and the value of football rivalries

Schools

The West End-Sardis discussion highlights how recurring football matchups can connect schools and communities.

Etowah County Alabama DeskSep 26, 2026

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Jackson County sex offender indicted after school volunteering

Police, fire and courts

A Jackson County indictment involves a registered sex offender who volunteered at a school, sending the case into the court process.

Jackson County Alabama DeskSep 26, 2026

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Cullman County Commission approves 2026-27 budget

Local government

The Cullman County Commission approved its fiscal 2026-2027 budget and discussed a transition involving water billing.

Cullman County Alabama DeskSep 26, 2026

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Jefferson County approves $1 million Kimberly incentive

Around town

Jefferson County approved a incentive tied to a Kimberly shopping center that will include a Publix.

Jefferson County Alabama DeskSep 25, 2026

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Trump plans Oct. 2 Mobile rally with Barry Moore

Around town

Donald Trump plans to appear in Mobile on Oct. 2 with Barry Moore, an Alabama candidate for the U.S. Senate.

Monroe County Alabama DeskSep 25, 2026

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Mobile County man indicted in graduation party stabbing

Police, fire and courts

A Mobile County man faces a murder indictment after a stabbing at a graduation party left one person dead.

Mobile County Alabama DeskSep 25, 2026

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Dale County districts expand CTE cross-enrollment

Schools

Dale County school districts are expanding cross-enrollment options for career and technical education courses.

Dale County Alabama DeskSep 25, 2026

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Troy CTE expansion marks Alabama’s $250 million push

Business openings

Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and state leaders marked a Troy career and technical education expansion in the Wiregrass.

Pike County Alabama DeskSep 25, 2026

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2 arrested after early morning Montgomery police raid

Police, fire and courts

Montgomery police arrested two people and seized guns and drugs during an early morning raid.

Montgomery County Alabama DeskSep 25, 2026

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Skyline coach and alleged sex offender booked

Schools

A Skyline High School basketball coach was arrested, while a sex offender he allegedly allowed on campus was also booked.

Jackson County Alabama DeskSep 25, 2026

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DeKalb County receives ARC grant for development upgrades

Housing and development

DeKalb County has received an Appalachian Regional Commission grant to support economic development upgrades.

DeKalb County Alabama DeskSep 25, 2026