Bibb County Sheriff Jody Wade held a press conference , recorded live on ABC 33/40’s Facebook page, to detail the horrifying findings of a months-long investigation into a child sex trafficking ring that authorities say may have victimized at least 15 children. The abuse, which reportedly began as early as 2022, occurred in a concealed […]

Executive Director Steven Tears of the Montgomery Humane Society is issuing a plea for help from the community due to a surge in the number of dogs and cats received this summer. Tears told WSFA that more than 720 animals entered the facility’s care in the month of June alone. This increase has placed a […]

The Montgomery County Commission has voted to continue its financial support of Montgomery Whitewater, approving $1 million to help cover the venue’s operating expenses and existing bills. According to WAKA Action 8 News, commissioners discussed the progress and challenges of the 120-acre urban outdoor adventure park during their Tuesday meeting before approving the funds. Commission […]

The Central Alabama Water Board voted Monday to reduce how much it pays the Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) each month, after raising questions about the cost and the actual benefits of BBRC’s services. According to reporting from 1819 News, the board was asked to approve three invoices for $35,000 each, reflecting a higher monthly […]

Nick Derzis, Hoover’s police chief and a candidate for mayor, is calling on city leaders to join an ongoing lawsuit challenging Alabama’s distribution of online sales tax revenue through the state’s Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) program. He cited what he called an unfair system that robs Hoover residents of the tax dollars they generate. […]

Gulf Shores city leaders are weighing whether to bring back the wildly popular Sand in My Boots festival for another year, keeping the Hangout Music Festival in its reimagined, more crowd-friendly format. At a work session on July 21, the City Council reviewed a proposal to extend the festival franchise agreement for 2026, following the […]

For the first time in 22 years — and the first time ever for Alabama — two young men from the same state have captured the top two leadership positions at American Legion Boys Nation. Luke Lawson and Nick Frazier, both high school seniors from Alabama, were elected President and Vice President, respectively, during the […]

If you’ve noticed more out-of-state license plates around Alabama lately, you’re not imagining things. According to a report from Stacker, thousands of people moved to Alabama from across the country in 2022 — and most of them came from just a handful of states. Using U.S. Census Bureau data, Stacker ranked the top 25 states […]

A Homewood daycare employee was arrested Monday morning on attempted murder charges after an argument with a parent escalated into gunfire, according to the Homewood Police Department. Officers responded around 9:20 a.m. to a report of gunshots near ABC Daycare, located at 610 Columbiana Road. Police confirmed no one was injured in the incident. RELATED: […]

Alabama’s new hemp law was put to the test for the first time earlier this month with the arrest of Mary Noble in Athens on July 7. Noble was taken into custody for allegedly possessing prohibited hemp products, including seven Delta-9 pre-rolls and a Delta THC vape pen. She also faces charges of resisting arrest, […]

The Alabama Association of REALTORS® released its June Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report on Monday. The analysis revealed that home sales across the state continued to increase for the second consecutive month in June, with numbers rising 8.2% over May and 10.9% over the same period in 2024. While the sustained growth was a […]

U.S. Reps. Shomari Figures (AL-02) and Barry Moore (AL-01) have united behind new bipartisan legislation aimed at advancing the long-awaited Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project in Alabama. The Bridge Investment and Modernization Act, introduced by Figures and Rep. Mike Ezell (MS-04), would extend and increase funding for bridge infrastructure through 2031. According […]

The staff at the Guntersville VA recently held an early birthday celebration for World War II Army veteran William Morrow. Morrow, a Blount County native, will turn 100 on July 26. WHNT shared Morrow’s story. According to the news outlet, Morrow served from 1943 to 1945. He is a Purple Heart recipient, having been injured […]

When you go to a Dude Perfect show, you expect a high-energy variety of performances from five friends who became YouTube sensations. But during their Hero World Tour stop at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center this weekend, fans got to witness an authentic reunion of a military family. True to their mission of giving back, spreading […]

After more than 50 years of calling bids across Alabama and the Southeast, J.M. Wood Auction Co. is entering a new chapter — and bringing its legacy along for the ride. The family-run Montgomery-based auction house has been acquired by global industry leader Ritchie Bros., in a move that companies say aligns with their shared […]

 Tuscaloosa Academy graduate Russell Cole has been named to the prestigious 2025 National Football Foundation (NFF) Team of Distinction. This honor recognizes the nation’s top high school scholar-athletes for excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in their communities. Cole was selected as the lone honoree from Alabama and one of just 82 players […]

Authorities and harm reduction advocates are warning of a suspected dangerous batch of methamphetamine circulating in Birmingham after several deaths and hospitalizations were reported over the past week. According to a Facebook post from the Recovery Resource Center (RRC), multiple people in the downtown Birmingham area experienced severe, unusual symptoms after injecting meth, including chills, […]

As Birmingham heads into a pivotal municipal election on August 26, voters will have no shortage of concerns they hope candidates will work to address if elected. The City of Birmingham released the full list of qualifying candidates for every race on the ballot, from mayor to school board. Meanwhile, residents attending a candidate forum […]

A recent court filing by the Internal Revenue Service could have sweeping implications for churches across Alabama, potentially allowing them to openly endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. The filing, first reported by ABC News, formalizes the agency’s long-standing practice of not enforcing the 1954 Johnson Amendment against churches. That amendment prohibited all […]

Although the vote was not unanimous, the Montgomery City Council approved an ordinance imposing a curfew on juveniles in the downtown entertainment district at its most recent meeting. WSFA reported that the curfew will apply to those 17 and younger from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on weeknights, and from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. […]

“Thank God he’s alive” — that’s how Brian Carter described his son’s miraculous survival after being shot seven times from just five feet away while visiting Birmingham, Alabama, for football training. Ethan Carter, an 18-year-old Michigan high school football standout and recent Hudsonville High School graduate, was attacked Saturday evening, July 12, during what police […]

A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) warns that accidental overdoses of popular injectable weight-loss medications have risen sharply in recent years, as more patients turn to the drugs for weight loss and diabetes management. Some examples of these types of drugs include Ozempic (semaglutide), Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Trulicity (dulaglutide), and Victoza […]

Fairhope resident Troy Vickers has announced his candidacy for the municipality’s City Council, seeking the Place 1 seat currently held by incumbent Jack Burrell. Vickers, who moved to Fairhope in 2022 with his wife, Diane, said his background as a civil engineer and his experiences as a citizen motivated him to enter the race. Vickers […]

The Muscle Shoals City Council heard from constituents in the Beacon Point neighborhood about a troubling situation during its July 14 meeting, according to WAFF. Neighbors reported that thousands of dead fish and standing water had invaded their backyards, creating what some described as a “lake” of water behind the neighborhood. RELATED: Alex City residents […]