Alabama issues Gulf Coast alert as flesh-eating bacteria sickens 16, kills 1
"Vibrio is found in higher numbers in May through October when the water temperature is warmer."
Extreme Heat Warning and a few strong storms today
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for all of central Alabama through 9 p.m. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the remainder of the state. Afternoon Heat Index values could reach as high as 113 in spots across central Alabama this afternoon. It is unlikely the warning will be extended past this evening as slightly dri
Severe weather risk increases a bit for Alabama today
Most of Alabama will be dealing with hotter-than-normal August temperatures on Monday. But there could be a few severe storms to watch for as well. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has expanded the severe weather risk for today to include more of the state. The SPC has added a Level...
Georgia food banks brace for fallout as new SNAP work rules take effect
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Georgia taxpayers could pay millions more for food assistance as new federal work requirements threaten to cut off benefits for some recipients after three months, according to local and state leaders. Nearly 8 in 10 SNAP households in Georgia include a child, a senior or someone...
Alabama Department of Corrections signs contract with ICE
The Alabama Department of Corrections signed an agreement in July with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to assist the federal agency to identify and process immigrants with pending or active criminal charges. According to an ICE spreadsheet updated last week on law enforcement agencies that have signed onto a local
Resident backlash over 1,050-acre project fuels Alabama push for data center rules
Many residents say they still do not know what benefits have been promised.
Monster 13-Foot Gator Harvested in Alabama
ALABAMA (WDNews) — A nighttime alligator hunt in Alabama ended with a massive catch after a hunting crew harvested a 13-foot, 560-pound gator. According to reports, Blake Dendy and his crew were hunting in Alabama’s West Central Alligator Management Area when they encountered the alligator. Reports said the...
How an Alabama history teacher sparked Ella Langley’s career
The Nashville-based artist is making waves nationwide, but her journey started in an Alabama classroom.
Opinion: Alabama is trying a death penalty bait-and-switch
Unless Alabama can deliver what it promised Jeffrey Lee, it should not be allowed to put him to death.
Man Faces Over 100 Charges for Alleged Capturing of Endangered Alabama Turtles
An Iowa man is facing 124 charges after authorities accused him of capturing and possessing more than 100 protected turtles belonging to a species found nowhere else in the country. Aiden Throndson is accused of capturing flattened musk turtles in Winston County, Alabama. According to ABC 33/40, court paperwork alleges
