Critical final semester of paramedic training underway at Alabama Fire College
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - New paramedic recruits in west Alabama are going through some of their most intense training yet. International Trauma Life Support Training is underway right now at the Alabama Fire College, meaning students in the paramedic program are going through trauma training with live patients. This i
Attorney General Steve Marshall Opposes Clemency for Death Row Inmate Jeffery Lee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Monday issued a statement opposing any grant of clemency for death row inmate Jeffery Lee, who was convicted in the 1998 killings of two people at a Dallas County pawn shop. In his statement, Marshall cited the December 12,...
Why this unique Alabama fish is called the “Salmon of the South”
In Alabama’s cool streams and bubbling waterways, a small fish is causing big waves. After decades without a sighting in Alabama, a 2008 spotting of the rare Trispot Darter in a creek near Springville prompted a transformative project to remove migratory barriers from Alabama’s streams. In our first...
Alabama resident dead following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — A 20-year-old Alabama man was killed Monday morning after losing control of his vehicle, crashing through multiple obstacles and becoming pinned beneath the car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers responded to a home in the 1100 block of Fannie Road and found the driver dead underneath his four
Tennessee fugitive wanted for kidnapping and rape captured by U.S. Marshals in Alabama
LEXINGTON, Tenn. (WSMV) - The U.S. Marshals Service reports that a “violent fugitive” from Tennessee was arrested in Alabama thanks to a joint fugitive investigation. Robert Dunaway, Jr., 31, of Lexington, was wanted for aggravated kidnapping and aggravated rape. Following an investigation by the Henderson County Sheri
172 people arrested following FBI operation in Alabama
ALABAMA — The Tuscaloosa Police Department and the FBI Birmingham Field Office announced the results of a seven-week operation aimed at reducing violent crime and apprehending wanted offenders. According to authorities, officers conducted 239 traffic stops during the operation and arrested 172 people. Investigators als
Expect daytime traffic delays on Interstate 85 in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Alabama Department of Transportation says road work will cause daytime traffic delays on Interstate 85 in Montgomery. Contractors will begin daytime lane closures Monday, June 8. Intermittent lane closures will take place both northbound and southbound from Ann Street to Eastern Boulevard,
Friendly Lab mix Bambi available for adoption, ideal companion for kids and dogs
Bambi is a 5-month-old female Lab mix who was found on a busy highway, with no owner coming forward to claim her. She’s a gorgeous girl destined to grow into a large adult dog, with a super soft light tan coat accented by white markings. She’s as sweet as she is pretty—friendly, playful, and full of affection. Bambi wo
10 Most Expensive Restaurants In Alabama And The Ones Locals Actually Recommend
Alabama has a dining scene that surprises a lot of people. From the heart of Birmingham to the Gulf Coast shoreline, the state is home to restaurants that can easily hold their own against any major city in the country. Some of these places come with a fine-dining price tag,...
Ethics Commission issues advisory opinions for municipalities and Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
The Alabama Ethics Commission approved several advisory opinions on Wednesday that allows the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and local public officials to conduct business with private and nonprofit firms without violating the state’s ethics act. Commissioners approved an advisory opinion that allows the board memb

















