Marcus Martin, a 40-year-old Selma resident and gifted musician known for his dedication to his church and community, was tragically killed on January 31, after being struck by gunfire in the parking lot of a Selma Walmart.

Alabama families relying on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are increasingly vulnerable to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) fraud.

On Monday, Demetrius Jackson Jr., 23, was found guilty of reckless manslaughter and three counts of second-degree assault for his involvement in the July 3, 2020, shooting at the Riverchase Galleria in Alabama. It took the jury seven hours of deliberations over two days to reach a verdict.

The 865-bed Etowah County jail will now be partially filled with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees. The jail facility has housed ICE detainees from 1998 until 2021, so this will not be a new experience for the Sheriff’s Department.

Four Star Freightliner, a leading truck dealership in the Southeast, has taken a significant step in workforce development by registering its Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Program with the state of Alabama.

A tragedy took place in Selma, Alabama, late last week leaving one innocent bystander dead and a community in fear. According to several news outlets, around 9:00 p.m. on Friday, 40-year-old Marcus Martin went to Walmart at 1501 AL Hwy 14 East in Selma. He never returned home.

The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its 2025 awards, highlighting exceptional contributions to the community. The honorees were celebrated during the annual Awards Banquet on January 28th. C&H Discount Drugs, co-owned by pharmacists Richard Hammon and John Carr, was named the Small Business of the Year. Established in 1990, the pharmacy […]

A U.S. District Judge sentenced two Birmingham brothers to prison for their role in an interstate stolen goods scheme. Judge Madeline Haikala sentenced Abdurrahman Amar, 32, to 34 months and Yahya Amar, 33, to 30 months after they pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport stolen goods across state lines.

Passionate voices filled the air outside Jackson Hospital & Clinic yesterday as employees, community members, and elected officials rallied in a desperate bid to keep the struggling hospital afloat. Signs reading "Save our jobs!", "We need Jackson!", and "Help us, help you!" reflected the community’s deep concern over the 80-year-old institution’s uncertain future.

A quality education is one of the most valuable gifts a child can be blessed with and students at Montgomery Christian School(MCS) receive just that. As part of National School Choice Week, MCS has

The question of whether or not Avette Dunn, a Shelby County Schools cafeteria worker, will get to keep her job is still undecided after she violated school protocol by not informing a principal about donations she collected to pay for students' lunches.

On Tuesday, the Birmingham Board of Education responded to an application submitted by the Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School (AAHS) in Bessemer to open a campus in the city. The Board turned down the request.

Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Gadsden resident, has made history as the longest-living patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant. She has been thriving for more than 62 days post-procedure, following eight years on dialysis.Looney remains in New York City under the care of doctors at NYU Langone Health, where she continues to make remarkable progress.

President Trump’s recent executive order requiring federal employees to return to full-time, in-person work is set to impact the workforce at Redstone Arsenal. With approximately 45,500 personnel, including military members, government employees, and contractors, the sprawling Huntsville installation will undergo operational changes as agencies comply with the mandate. The executive order directs federal agencies to […]

In 2023, Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 39 into law, adding 13 circuit and district judgeships to the circuits in greatest need in the state, as determined by the weighted case study load. DeKalb County was one of four new district judgeships added to the state in the 2024 election.

WAFF in Huntsville shared an amazing story about five-year-old Paislee Landreth and Tracker, an adorable, loving Goldendoodle who is also a DAD service dog.  Shelby Landreth, Paislee’s mom, said Paislee was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was three.

A deadly multi-vehicle crash involving at least 15 vehicles brought Interstate 65 southbound to a standstill for nearly 10 hours on Tuesday. The collision, exacerbated by icy road conditions from a sweeping winter storm, occurred around 12:15 p.m. near the 122-mile marker, between the Georgiana (Exit 114) and Greenville/Pine Apple (Exit 128) exits. Greenville Mayor […]

As time passes, almost everything changes. Local meteorologists are discovering that this is true in the world of local weather broadcasting, and sometimes, those changes bring pain.

Jordan Doufexis, a native of Rainsville, has made a career in politics from his Alabama roots, to become a key figure in U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s political ascent. Recently named Chief of Staff for the state’s senior senator, Doufexis’ journey is a story of hard work, community, and a commitment to making an impact on […]

RAINSVILLE, ALA. – On Saturday, December 2nd, the Glow Foundation orchestrated a truly memorable Serve event in honor of the ladies from The Father’s House, a faith-based, 12-month residential rehabilitation and discipleship program for women facing life-controlling challenges. Numerous community members, businesses, and volunteers collaborated on the event, which culminated in a banquet at The […]

Alabama’s new manslaughter law targeting fentanyl distribution aims to hold drug dealers accountable when their actions lead to overdose deaths. The legislation, House Bill 10, was introduced by State Rep. Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) and signed into law earlier this year. It stipulates that individuals who knowingly sell fentanyl-laced drugs and cause a person’s death can […]

Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, State Rep. Rex Reynolds, and National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) founder, Bud Cramer, along with several other legislators and NCAC associates, toured the NCAC headquarters in Huntsville yesterday. NCAC was founded on May 1, 1985, and was the first Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in the world. It was created to provide […]

The Lipscomb City Council and Mayor called a special meeting Monday to take steps this week to extricate the City from a public nuisance lawsuit filed by Alabama Deputy Attorney General John Kachelman. The state’s restraining order, which froze the City’s assets last week, has jeopardized the City’s financial stability and ability to pay employees […]

Earlier this week, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians announced an agreement to purchase the Birmingham Racecourse from the McGregor family. The McGregor family owns both the Birmingham Racecourse and VictoryLand, a former dog racing track in Macon County. The Alabama Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association is expressing cautious optimism for the future of the […]