A Birmingham man who was released on parole in 2023 has now been charged with 14 murders, including the killing of a firefighter at his station and multiple mass shootings. Damien McDaniel, 22, has been charged with capital murder in the July 2023 shooting of Jordan Melton, a Birmingham firefighter who was ambushed outside Station […]

Music lovers in Birmingham are in for a treat this year as the city’s entertainment venues prepare to host an impressive lineup of concerts. With the grand opening of the Coca-Cola Amphitheater,

State and local officials gathered at the Alabama State Capitol on Monday to provide an update on the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit, a law enforcement coalition dedicated to reducing crime in Montgomery.

A long-serving Shelby Elementary cafeteria worker has lost her job after an emotional hearing over her efforts to raise money for the school's PTO lunch fund.

Employers in Alabama will soon have access to a new tax credit aimed at supporting working families with childcare needs. Beginning March 1, 2025, eligible employers can reserve the Childcare Employer Tax Credit through My Alabama Taxes. That day will mark the launch of a three-year initiative authorized by the Alabama Legislature in 2024. RELATED: […]

When something works, you don’t change it. That seems to be the philosophy of the owner of Liger’s Bakery in Montgomery. Liger’s opened its doors in 1944 in the Normandale Shopping Center.

Two proposed House Bills aim to enhance protections for pets in Alabama by tightening regulations on tethering and abandonment. If passed, House Bills 149 and 249 would strengthen the state’s animal cruelty laws by establishing clearer guidelines for pet care and imposing stricter penalties for neglect or abuse.

The small town of Hanceville, which is home to approximately 3,300 residents, is reeling after a shocking corruption scandal led city officials to shut down the entire police department. Following the indictment of five officers and one officer’s spouse, Mayor Jim Sawyer announced on February 20 that all department employees have been placed on administrative leave, effective immediately.

Auburn City Schools (ACS) has announced an extensive 10-year Facilities Master Plan aimed at accommodating the district’s rapid growth while modernizing its educational infrastructure.

Telehealth has become an essential component of modern health care, particularly in rural Alabama, where access to medical services is often limited. The expansion of telehealth services, driven in part by Auburn University’s Rural Health Initiative, is bridging the gap for residents in underserved areas.

People are often excited when they see an Amazon delivery truck nearby, hoping it carries a long-awaited package. However, a Shelby County family was grateful for the familiar truck for another reason: the driver saved the family and their pets from a dangerous house fire.

For almost 40 years, Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham, Alabama, has hosted memorable nights of music and entertainment. Now, the former iconic venue will serve a different purpose.

The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is addressing problems associated with childhood trauma and the impact it has on a child's success by launching a pilot program designed to better equip providers to address childhood trauma. The ultimate goal of the initiative is to expand trauma-informed care to every provider working with adolescents across the state.

Early Sunday morning, an EF-1 tornado struck Hale County, Alabama, damaging over 30 homes and completely destroying eight, according to the Hale County Emergency Management Agency. The National Weather Service confirmed that the tornado left a 15-mile path of destruction.

Nearly a week after a firearm accidentally discharged inside a second-grader’s backpack at Challenger Elementary School, questions remain about how the gun ended up in the child’s possession. The incident occurred last Thursday around 2:45 p.m. as students were being dismissed from school.

City leaders in Birmingham are raising serious concerns about the growing backlog of criminal court cases, which is leaving many families waiting years for justice.

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed legislation that would allow prosecutors to seek the death penalty for adults convicted of first-degree rape or sodomy of a child under the age of 12. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne), passed with an 86-5 vote, with nine representatives abstaining.

Rep. Cynthia Almond (R-Tuscaloosa) is addressing rising concerns over drone activity around Alabama’s public schools. Following an increase in unexplained drone sightings across the country, Almond has filed a bill aimed at regulating drone use near schools to protect students and teachers.

The Alabama Legislature began its 2025 regular session last week and Governor Kay Ivey outlined several priorities in her State of the State Address. Among them was a new initiative to provide eight weeks of paid parental leave for state employees and teachers. Alabama currently lacks a state-sponsored parental leave policy. Governor Ivey cited findings […]

New evidence has emerged suggesting foul play in the disappearance of Ronald Leslie Dumas Jr., a Huntsville real estate agent missing since mid-December. Authorities now believe Dumas, 37, was abducted, and five individuals are wanted in connection with the case, marking a significant shift in the investigation.

It is a common sight in today’s digital world: Toddlers holding tablets or other digital devices, with their eyes glued to the screen, are seated quietly at a restaurant, movie theatre, church, or other public setting while their parents enjoy some grown-up time.

Tuscaloosa County School System (TCSS) officials recently announced that varsity sports at Holt High School will be discontinued after the 2025-2026 school year due to declining student participation.

On Thursday, a scary situation for parents, faculty, and students took place at Challenger Elementary School in Huntsville. It all happened around 2:45 as students were being dismissed from school.

An alleged massive gun battle took place in Birmingham on Wednesday evening leaving one man dead. Authorities say at least 40 shots from various weapons were fired in the densely populated Kingston community.