Alabama priest removed from clergy following allegations of affair with 17-year-old girl
An Alabama priest who was put on leave in August after a woman claimed he began a sexual relationship with her when she was 17 has been removed from the clergy by Pope Leo, according to the Catholic Diocese of Birmingham.
Montgomery police investigating deadly afternoon shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that killed a man Wednesday afternoon. According to police, the incident happened in the 2900 block of Steeplechase Lane. MPD officers responded to the area in reference to a welfare check. When they got to the scene however, police say...
Intense Debate: USDA Declares Second Wave of Disaster Relief Funds for Alabama Farmers
ABC 33/40 News - 11/22/2025 11:20:02 PM. The USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced a second round of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) for Alabama farmers. This round is set to cover eligible crop, tree, bush, and vine losses not covered in the first stage. The enrollment for this stage began...
Thanksgiving Message from Gov. Ivey Highlights Gratitude, Faith and Community
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — Governor Kay Ivey shared a Thanksgiving message with Alabamians on Thursday, reflecting on gratitude, community and the values she says define the state. In a video released by her office, Ivey thanked residents for the “many blessings God has poured upon us,” including family, freedom...
Operation Safe Return launches statewide effort to bring missing people home in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - An organization is taking a big step to help bring missing people from Alabama home. They want to make sure these individuals are not forgotten. Right now, there are 42 children and 155 adults unaccounted for in Alabama, according to Alabama Cold Case Advocacy’s founder, Keri New.
Many fishing tournaments around the state canceled, citing concerns over liability
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Fishing tournaments all over the state are being canceled with directors citing liability concerns after a deadly crash on Smith Lake in April. One of those tournaments was the Black Friday Guntersville Open. Tournament directors posted the cancellation on social media, stating concerns...
Do you live in one of the wealthiest counties in Alabama? See the list
Think Alabama is all small towns and quiet country roads? Think again. From growing suburbs to economic hubs , these areas are topping the state's income charts. SmartAsset recently looked at counties across the state to see where people are doing the best financially. The result? A list of 10 Alabama counties where...
The Genius of HB 46: Juandalynn Givan’s Quiet Trap
HB 46 won’t pass. That’s not the point. It’s a scalpel aimed at the heart of reproductive hypocrisy.
Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards
Representative Ontario Tillman, D-Birmingham, has filed a bill to allow Alabama citizens with “invisible disabilities” to signify that status on their drivers licenses or non-driver identification cards. Tillman said his background as a special education teacher made him pursue the legislation after seeing stories of...
Severe Thunderstorm, Tornado Risk For Florida Panhandle
Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center issued a severe weather outlook for Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle due to a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of strong to severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. According to the National Weather Service...

















