Labor Day weekend traffic injuries, DUI arrests, citations rise in Alabama
Six people were killed in traffic incidents over Alabama's four-day Labor Day Weekend, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. "While no traffic fatalities were reported on two of the four days, six individuals tragically lost their lives during the other two days of the extended holiday period," stated a...
Man charged in Montgomery hotel shooting
A Montgomery man is charged with shooting a friend several times at a hotel on Carmichael Road. Court records show 29-year-old Jordan Brown is charged with first-degree assault in the shooting, which happened at around 4:20AM on Saturday, August 23, at the Suburban Studios hotel. Records show Brown was in...
Killer bees are back! Sightings increase across southeast US
ATHENS, GA — Killer bees are back! New sightings have increased in the southeast. Originally crossbred to improve honeybee health in Brazil, the bee instead became incredibly defensive and was accidentally released in the 1950s. They were first spotted in the US in 1980’s. Lewis Bartlett, an assistant...
Alabama colleges join fight against substance use disorder
"Recovery is Here" includes resource fairs, educational sessions, and recovery stories to inspire and equip communities.
Heavily armed Alabama ‘angel of death’ arrested after threat to California church
An Alabama man who claimed to be Michael the Angel of Death has been charged with multiple felonies after he threatened to “do the Lord’s reaping” at a Catholic monastery in Orange County, California, and then traveled to the church with a sizable cache of weapons, authorities said.
Alabama woman would use Powerball prize to fire coach
What would you splurge on if you won the lottery? A house? A car? Maybe a yacht? Traveling the world? One Alabama woman would go a very different route. Guntersville, AL resident Susie Conerly appeared on a segment for Huntsville’s News 19 (CBS affiliate WHNT) about the Powerball jackpot soaring to $1.8 million...
Alabamians cross state lines to take shot at $1.8B Powerball jackpot
Rocket City Trash Pandas Beer & Wine Festival returns to Toyota Field. The Rocket City Trash Pandas hosted its Beer & Wine Festival, where people were able to enjoy unlimited samples of more than 100 beers and wines. Shoals Community Theatre general manager Steve Price dies. Updated: 20 hours ago.
Record Breaking Swordfish Caught In Local Waters
A routine fishing trip turned into the catch of a lifetime for a Birmingham angler. Robert Fritze set a new Alabama state record when he landed a massive 550.3-pound swordfish. The fish broke the previous record of 448 pounds caught by Del Sawyer aboard the Sea Reaper with Captain Randy "Goat Roper" Howland in 2006....
Livingston Parish sheriff: Three arrested after planning to transport undocumented immigrants to Alabama
Three people were arrested and charged with human trafficking after allegedly planning to transport three people who had entered the U.S. illegally from Louisiana to Alabama for payment.
Man killed in overnight Montgomery house fire
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An investigation is underway after a deadly house fire late Friday night, according to Montgomery Fire/Rescue. MFR responded to reports of a grass fire around 10:30 p.m. in the 300 Block of Bowling Green Drive, not far from Atlanta Highway. On scene, first responders found a...