Jackson Hospital files lawsuit against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Jackson Hospital is suing the largest health insurance company in the state. Jackson Hospital CEO John Quinlivan said in a statement that the lawsuit, filed Thursday, seeks damages against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama after the insurance company allegedly failed to provide the...
Montgomery man convicted of federal drug trafficking
A Montgomery man has been convicted of federal drug trafficking. A federal jury convicted 36-year-old Arsenio Hall of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, a synthetic cannabinoid, and marijuana, Acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson said....
Alabama most biodiverse state in the U.S. according to The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy (TNC), one of the nation’s largest and most respected conservation organizations, featured Alabama’s biodiversity in a lengthy Instagram post this week. Posted Dec. 17, the first graphic teases, “One of the most biodiverse states in the U.S.? You might be surprised.”. Alabama is home...
Alabama and Mississippi Under Tornado Watch as Severe Storms Bring Risk of Tornadoes, Damaging...
ALABAMA AND MISSISSIPPI — A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of northern and central Alabama and eastern Mississippi as a strengthening storm system moves through the region. The watch remains in effect until 9:00 PM CST, with forecasters warning that conditions are favorable for a couple of tornadoes, along...
Why Space Force flags are now flying in Alabama
A new flag will be waving high across Alabama for the next few days. The U.S. Space Force flag will be flown high at state rest areas and welcome centers to honor the birthday of the U.S. Space Force, Dec. 20, 2019. It will be flown with a “weeklong, statewide...
Body found at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
The cause of death is currently under investigation.
Deaths of Mississippi woman, 3-year-old daughter found drowned in Alabama river ruled a murder-suicide
The deaths of a Mississippi woman and her 3-year-old daughter, found more than 100 miles away in an Alabama river, have been ruled a murder-suicide. The bodies of Shardee McGill, 32, and her daughter, Janae McGill, were recovered from the Tombigbee River in late September following an intensive multi-state search. On...
Buddhist monks on 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’ make their way through Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Over the last few weeks, a group of Buddhist monks have walked hundreds of miles across the Southeast in an effort to call for peace. Now, these monks are making their way through Alabama. The monks left their home at the Huong Dao Temple in Fort Worth, Texas on Oct. 26 […]
Alabama promotes aerospace success at global conference in Germany
HAMBURG, Germany – Alabama’s business recruiters are seeking to grow the state’s robust aerospace sector by forging new connections with global industry leaders. Representatives from the Alabama Department of Commerce attended the Aviation Forum, which was held earlier this month in Hamburg, Germany. It is one of...
Alabama Department of Mental Health urges Alabamians to seek help for seasonal depression
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - In any given year, about 5% of the U.S. population experiences seasonal affective disorder, commonly known as seasonal depression, according to Mental Health America. Temperatures have dropped, people aren’t spending as much time outside, and spirits get low. “Seasonal depression is really...
