One person arrested after multi-state police chase that ended in Alabama
ALABAMA — Authorities say a man was arrested in Mobile County after a multi-state car chase that began in Mississippi early Thursday morning. According to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, deputies assisted law enforcement from Jackson County, Mississippi, in pursuing a suspect who drove across state lines while...
Gov. Ivey, show mercy and end death sentence for Sonny Burton | LINDA FISHER
Dear Governor Ivey, As Alabama’s chief executive, you have many duties that keep you very busy, so this request to grant clemency to the death row inmate named Charles (Sonny) Burton may escape your notice. Mr. Burton is only one of the 5,193,088 Alabamians you were elected to serve, so it’s understandable you might...
Music superstar with No. 1 album makes surprise appearance in Alabama
This week, “The Fall-Off” came to “The Hill.”. Superstar rapper J. Cole, whose latest album is No. 1 right now, visited Alabama A&M University, an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) in Huntsville. The Instagram account “thefalloff26” posted video Wednesday of Cole on Alabama A&M’s campus, which...
When luxury apparel retailer closes AL store, staff will be laid off
When a luxury apparel brand closes the doors to its Birmingham location, dozens of Alabamians will be out of work. Saks Fifth Avenue is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world. Its portfolio includes the brands Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH and Horchow. Saks recently...
Montgomery man sentenced for role in mail and bank fraud conspiracy
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for his role in a mail and bank fraud conspiracy that totaled $9.5 million. Today, Acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson announced the first sentencing in a the case, which involves four defendants. Davidson says on February...
Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie Jr. recovering in Montgomery hospital
Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie Jr. was in a Montgomery hospital recovering Thursday after what he described as a "procedure." Gillespie said after the Feb. 17 Prattville City Council meeting he felt nauseous and had pressure in his chest. "I thought it was indigestion left over from lunch but I listened to my body...
Gov. Ivey signs App Store Accountability Act into law
Governor Kay Ivey signs House Bill 161, the App Store Accountability Act, on February 18, 2026. Governor's Office. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed House Bill 161, the App Store Accountability Act, into law Tuesday, calling it “a significant step to strengthen online protections for Alabama’s children,” according to...
McDuffie Coal Terminal shakeup deepens as Alabama port theft inquiry expands
Two additional employees have been fired at McDuffie Coal Terminal as part of an ongoing investigation by the Alabama State Port Authority into an alleged theft involving abuse of the agency’s procurement system for personal benefit. The latest development comes as the Port Authority confirms it has notified the...
$10,000 reward being offered in search for suspect in Alabama bondsman murder
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) – A reward is being offered for information that leads to the capture of Francisco Sinecio-Alvarez. He is the suspect accused of killing an Alabama bondsman last Tuesday. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office and Alabama Bail Bond Association are coming together, each offering five thousand...
Quarter-Size Hail and 60 MPH Wind Threat Target Alabama Friday Night Into Saturday as...
ALABAMA — The Storm Prediction Center has outlined a low-level severe weather threat beginning Friday night and continuing through Saturday afternoon (February 20–21), with quarter-sized hail, wind gusts over 60 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning all possible across much of the state. Forecasters emphasize that...

















