SUMMARY: For four years, Alex Randles reported being targeted by a domestic terrorist group that he claimed defamed him, harmed his tire business in Ohio, and infected him with a sexually transmitted disease. His situation culminated in gunfire at his Gulf Shores apartment. Court documents reveal Randles documented his grievances on Facebook, including a hit list of law enforcement and government officials and letters to prominent figures like the President and Elon Musk. A recent mental health evaluation showed he was fit. He called for an “unorganized militia” action on December 15, 2024, but was shot and killed two days prior.

We are learning more about the man killed by an FBI SWAT team Friday in Gulf Shores. Alexander Randles was shot and killed as agents approached him with an arrest and search warrant at his apartment at Traditions Colonial Grands in Gulf Shores.

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SUMMARY: Robert Gourlay has been appointed the new director of the Fairhope Public Library, succeeding Tamara Dean, who retired earlier this year. Gourlay, an assistant director since 2022 and a library staff member since 2015, takes over amidst challenges regarding certain books in the library’s collection from groups like Clean Up Alabama and Moms for Liberty. These groups criticize the current board for retaining books they deem inappropriate for minors. While Gourlay plans to maintain existing policies set by Dean, he acknowledges possible future changes depending on board decisions and community needs.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Grant Skinner discussed the last full moon of the year, the Cold Moon, showcasing beautiful views from local photographers. Tonight, mild temperatures in the 50s and 60s are expected, with low cloud cover lingering into Monday morning. A 10% chance of brief showers exists, mainly west of I-65, while eastern areas may experience slightly warmer temperatures. Dry conditions are anticipated by late Monday into Tuesday. A cold front will bring rain late Wednesday, followed by a significant temperature drop, with lows in the 30s and highs in the 50s by the weekend.

Temperatures continued to trend warmer today with highs pushing into the low-70’s. It will be another mild night with lows dropping back into the mid-50’s. We will see a few more breaks in the clouds Monday especially east of I-65. Highs will jump into the mid-70’s in some spots. Western spots especially in our Mississippi counties will see a few more clouds, and a brief shower is possible. Rip current risk will be moderate Monday and low for the rest of the week. Lows will stay in the 50’s Tuesday morning with highs much warmer than average again. As our next front approaches Wednesday, isolated showers and storms will be possible later in the day with scattered clouds. After that front passes Thursday, highs will slowly drop into the mid-50’s by Saturday and lows will sit in the 30’s for the weekend.

The WKRG News 5 First Alert Storm Team covers part of southeast Mississippi, southwestern Alabama, and northwest Florida. You can also view the full Sunday evening forecast for the Gulf Coast here: https://tinyurl.com/5dp9smer
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