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Alabama’s new Hands-Free Law is going into effect on Saturday, June 15. The law makes is illegal for Alabamians to use a cell phone or other electronic devices while driving.

Police in Alabama say they have fatally shot a person who was armed with a knife on a highway. The Opelika Police Department says officers were responding to an accident on Interstate 85 on Tuesday when they were confronted by the subject.

The Madison County Public Safety Career Fair will be held Saturday, April 6, from 2-6 p.m. at Butler Green at Campus No. 805, 2620 Clinton Ave.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is kicking off its fourth annual ‘Think Smart Before You Start’ spring safety campaign as students of all ages and their families prepare for end-of-the-school-year festivities such as spring break, prom and the upcoming graduation season.

An influx of Alabama locals and out-of-state visitors are headed to the beaches and coastal areas of the Yellowhammer State. AAA Alabama stresses the importance of not driving while distracted. This includes avoiding talking or texting while driving, as well as eating and drinking while in the driver’s seat.

The FBI and State investigators are asking the public's help in trying to find the person who placed an explosive device outside the Alabama attorney general's office.

An Alabama police chief said he believes department policies were violated when officers shot and killed a man during a dispute with a tow truck driver, but did not elaborate on what those policies were.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has released its “Summer of Safety” playbook, featuring safety tips for the road, waterways, and beaches during the summer season. Recommendations include emergency road-kits, Coast Guard approved life preservers and checking beach warning flags.

The one-day course sessions are designed to include interaction with Troopers in ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division, who spend time on the local waterways and discuss the particular challenges boaters may face.

Governor Kay Ivey has tasked the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency with combatting dangerous opioids such as fentanyl, through the state's Drug Task Force.