SUMMARY: Mobile police arrested Andrew Prim for arson linked to two house fires Wednesday morning. Marcus Sanders pleaded not guilty to capital murder charges after allegedly shooting Carl Williams III at a Sanger Theater dance recital; Sanders remains jailed without bond. A Saharan dust plume will cause hazy skies and colorful sunsets this weekend along the Gulf Coast. Mary G. Montgomery High School’s fishing team won the Alabama state championship and qualified for the national tournament. The First Alert Storm Team’s weather radio programming event in Spanish Fort had a large turnout, with the next event scheduled June 18 in Theodore.

A mobile man is charged with arson; A man charged with shooting another man to death at the Saenger theater makes his plea in court and a large dust cloud could be headed to the Gulf Coast.

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SUMMARY: On June 4, 2025, Madison’s police and fire departments held the first-ever “Boots and Badges” Summer Blood Drive, a friendly competition to raise awareness and donations for LifeSouth Blood Center. Though usually working as a team to save lives at emergency scenes, the two departments competed to collect blood donations essential for surgeries, injuries, and illnesses. Both emphasize the urgent, daily need for blood supply, which directly supports patients upon hospital arrival. They urged the community to donate, highlighting that the ultimate winner is the life saved—a patient in critical need. This initiative strengthens Madison’s emergency response and healthcare system.

On any given day, the Madison Police Department and Madison Fire Department may work together at a house fire, wreck or any number of things. In those moments, they’re working on the same team. Wednesday, however, they competed against one another.

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SUMMARY: Starting June 2025, Alabama has implemented several new laws signed by Governor Kay Ivey. The grocery tax was reduced from 3% to 2%, easing the cost of everyday shopping. The RAISE Act changes school funding to focus more on students with special needs and low-income backgrounds, aiming to improve education equity. Representative Barbara Drummond’s legislation now requires tobacco sellers to obtain licenses and mandates student education on the dangers of nicotine, targeting youth health. Additionally, a new law allows the Alabama Farmers Federation to offer healthcare plans to its members, expanding access to coverage. These laws emphasize financial relief, education reform, and public health.

With her signature, Gov. Kay Ivey changed the way schools are funded in Alabama and created some new regulations.

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