Reward offered in disappearance of 51-year-old Alabama man
A reward is being offered for information in the disappearance of a 51-year-old Alabama man. Patrick Slade Boothe was last seen Jan. 23 leaving the Parker Place S.W. area in Jacksonville. His family has not heard from him or seen him since then. Authorities said Boothe may be driving a...
19 people charged in Alabama drug trafficking case
ALABAMA — Nineteen defendants have been charged in two separate federal indictments tied to a large drug trafficking conspiracy in Alabama, according to court records. All 19 defendants are charged with conspiracy with intent to distribute and distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl between February and December...
Gov. Ivey awards grant funding to allieviate poverty, help low-income residents
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded grants worth a total of $4.5 million to groups that alleviate poverty and help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient.
Birmingham, AL Tornado Watch: High Risk and Damaging Winds Through Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, Alabama – Severe storms are expected to intensify across Alabama today, bringing a heightened risk for tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail as a powerful system moves through the region....
Key Alabama Baptist leader announces retirement
One of the top Alabama Baptist administrative leaders has announced he’ll be retiring. The Rev. Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, told the board on Tuesday, Feb. 3, that he will retire effective Jan. 31, 2027. He’s been in the post for 28...
Energy assistance available for Alabama low-income seniors, disabled
Extreme cold may have had you turning up your thermostat this weekend.
More cold (and maybe a little snow) ahead for Alabama: When will warmer weather...
Winter isn’t over yet, but some warmer days are in the forecast next week for Alabama. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center thinks Alabama will have a good probability of above-average temperatures next week. There will be a few colder days to get through first, however. The National Weather Service...
Alabama lawmaker taken to hospital in middle of session
Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, was taken to a hospital Tuesday afternoon with an unspecified illness, according to House Rules Committee Chair Joe Lovvorn, R-Auburn. “Be with Brother Simpson as he is dealing with this issue. Give him healing hands and a quick response for his care givers,” Lovvorn said on the House...
Man charged in January assault
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police have arrested a man in connection with an assault they say happened in mid-January. The Montgomery Police Department (MPD) said Fesstephen Lucas, 42, was taken into custody Tuesday on first-degree assault charges for an altercation that happened around midnight on Jan. 17...
Two people injured, suspects arrested after Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating after two people were shot Tuesday evening. MPD says officers responded to Upper Wetumpka Road at North Maryland Street around 6:10p.m. on Tuesday in reference to a person shot. Officers made contact with a woman who had non-life threatening injuries after getting shot. The woman...

















