In a heartwarming tribute to her late father, Tammy Baer has turned her grief into a mission of compassion and care. As a dedicated nurse at Huntsville Hospital, Baer is creating sensory blankets to bring comfort to Alzheimer's patients — a deeply personal endeavor inspired by her father, Bobby Calhoun, who passed away from the disease in 2022.

Nearly three months after Huntsville realtor Ronald "Ronnie" Dumas Jr. disappeared, his family continues to seek answers, expressing frustration over the lack of information and support from local authorities.

Alabama education officials were temporarily unable to access nearly $9 million in federal education funds Wednesday morning due to an unexpected shutdown of the U.S. Department of Education’s online funding portal. The brief closure, which affected the department’s “G5 portal,” delayed routine reimbursements and raised concerns about potential disruptions in federal education funding. State Superintendent […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey met with representatives of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation on Tuesday to discuss the potential effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the state’s automotive industry.

Alabama lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require healthcare professionals to assess women for postpartum depression, a move supporters say will help promptly identify and address maternal mental health concerns many women face after giving birth.

The Alabama State Board of Education is set to vote Thursday on whether it will assume control of Dallas County Schools due to financial and academic concerns. If approved, Dallas County would become the third school system currently under state intervention, joining Sumter County and Bessemer City Schools.

Human trafficking continues to be a significant threat across Alabama, with law enforcement agencies actively working to identify and arrest those involved in these heinous crimes. Recent sting operations in multiple counties have revealed the dangerous extent of the issue and the proactive steps investigators are taking to combat it.

Alabama's favorite funnyman is back in action! Beloved Birmingham radio personality Bill “Bubba” Bussey has launched his solo podcast, "Bubba on the Lake," and fans are already tuning in to hear what the longtime radio star has to say.

Southwest Airlines has announced significant changes to its baggage policies, which will impact many passengers starting May 28. While the airline has long been known for offering free checked bags, the new policy will require some customers to pay for their luggage. Now, no airline offers free checked bags to all its customers.

Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker has released the findings of a recent audit of the Hanceville Police Department's evidence room. The audit, conducted by State Bureau of Investigation Agent Jamie King, revealed missing substances, prescription pills, and a firearm.

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”This famous quote by Winston Churchill seems to describe one of Huntsville’s heroes, Mr. Harry Dickerson Dobbins, Jr. Mr. Dobbins passed away on February 20, 2025, after living 88 years in service to others.

A tragic house fire that claimed the life of a 7-year-old girl in 2022 has since inspired a movement dedicated to saving lives across Alabama. The initiative, called Project Charlie, was created by Chief James Edwards of the Alder Springs Volunteer Fire Department after the devastating loss of young Charlie Carroll.

The Walker County Sheriff's Office has deactivated its Facebook page, a decision Sheriff Nick Smith said he made to curb the increasing negativity the page was attracting. The announcement was shared via the sheriff's office's app on Friday.

For the first time since surviving a devastating shark attack last summer, Lulu Gribbin stood before a crowd at the Monday Morning Quarterback Club Luncheon, sharing her harrowing journey and newfound mission to help amputees.

Boeing is set to lay off 71 employees at its Huntsville, Alabama facility, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice posted on February 18. The Montgomery Advertiser reported that the layoffs, effective April 18, mark the third round of job cuts at the site in the past year.

 A Pleasant Grove High School student received the surprise of a lifetime when the nonprofit organization Magic Moments gifted him a dream vacation to Orlando. Kenneth Spencer, who battles sickle cell anemia, a chronic genetic disease, will spend a week in May visiting Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld.

Alabama wildland firefighters faced an unprecedented challenge this week as they battled 181 wildfires statewide, setting a new single-day response record for the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC).

In an impassioned plea, Allison Black Cornelius, CEO of the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, is calling on Alabamians to contact their legislators in support of House Bill 149 and House Bill 249. These proposed laws aim to improve animal welfare in the state by making dog abandonment a misdemeanor, prohibiting the inhumane chaining of dogs, and defining adequate shelter standards.

Alabama Congressman Robert Aderholt recently responded to reports of four Social Security office closures in Alabama. The decision is part of a nationwide effort to reduce costs and transition to virtual services. Additionally, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is eliminating 7,000 positions across the country, raising concerns among Alabama residents about how these changes will impact them.

A big bundle of joy arrived at Grandview Medical Center on March 4, 2025, when Pamela Mann of Calera, Alabama, gave birth to her daughter, Paris Halo. But this was no ordinary delivery—Paris tipped the scales at an astonishing 13 pounds, 4 ounces, measuring 22 inches long. Rick Karle’s Good News Facebook page shared the exciting news.

At a special meeting Monday night, Homewood City Council members unanimously chose to hire Glenn Adams as the city’s first-ever manager.The City of Homewood welcomed Mr. Adams and shared his qualifications in a statement on its website:

For generations, the eggs-and-bacon breakfast has been as American as apple pie, but recently, the rising cost and scarcity of eggs have left many Alabama residents scrambling for alternatives.

State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) said he intended to file a new bill that aims to crack down on the dangers of high-speed police chases by allowing individuals involved in these pursuits to be charged with attempted murder. In 2020, 24/7 Wall Street reported that Alabama leads the nation in per capita police chase-related deaths—reporting […]

A new bill aimed at overhauling Alabama’s troubled medical cannabis licensing process is facing fierce opposition from industry stakeholders, legal experts, and patient advocates.