Alabama health officials urge caution after fatal dog attacks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Following two fatal dog attacks, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is urging residents to exercise caution around animals due to the risk of bites, scratches, and potential disease transmission. Dr. Dee Jones, the State Public Health Veterinarian, emphasized the importance of...
Alabama Poultry Company Fined $385k, for Child Labor Violations
I guess I’m just naive because I never thought this kind of thing happened in Alabama. I thought it was only in faraway nations halfway around the world. You know, stuff like this only happens in other countries. But no, now something we thought was not going on in...
Take Back Alabama Town Hall Draws Packed Crowd and Powerful Message in Madison
MADISON, AL — Over 100 citizens packed into Movement Church on Monday night for the Take Back Alabama Town Hall, an event that brought together faith, family, and freedom in a powerful call to action for communities across the state. Hosted by Moms for Liberty – Madison County, Movement...
2 Alabama women sentenced for role in elder fraud scheme
An Alabama mother and daughter duo were sentenced for their role in an elder fraud scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona on Wednesday.
Chinese nationals indicted for counterfeit gift card scheme in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A federal grand jury has indicted two Chinese nationals, Jiadong Cao, 36, and Xuejun Zheng, 48, on charges of possessing counterfeit and unauthorized access devices, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. Court documents reveal that the defendants allegedly engaged in a...
Strong Storms Over Northeast Alabama
A couple of strong storms are over eastern Etowah and western Cherokee Counties at this hour as well as northern Cleburne County. Running about 22 flashes per minute between these storms. There is a new storm developing over northern Calhoun County. Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS. About the Author (Author...
Alabama businessman wrongly accused of killing judge, lawyer in 1989 mail bombings dead at...
Robert Wayne O’Ferrell, a south Alabama businessman who was wrongly accused in the 1989 mail bomb murders of a Birmingham federal judge and a Georgia lawyer, has died. In January 1990, O’Ferrell and his family saw their lives disrupted when federal agents swarmed his south Alabama home and junk business seeking...
‘Meals on Wheels’ expresses concerns about SNAP and Medicaid changes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The program ‘Meals on Wheels’ works in part to address food insecurity in America’s senior population. Leaders of the organization say they are concerned about future funding under the recently passed ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’. At Meals on Wheels in Montgomery, volunteers work...
Alabama DA files complaint demanding former owners pay for 29 seized dogs to be...
An Alabama district attorney says a couple who had 29 dogs seized from their property earlier this month should be responsible for paying adoption and boarding expenses. On July 1, Lauderdale County sheriffs and animal control seized the dogs from the property of Steven Reynolds and Teresa Counce on County Road 6,...
Alabama Power shares how to cut down on your energy bill
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The best way to beat the heat is by staying indoors, if possible. While most will be cranking up the air conditioning, there are a few ways you can still save money on your energy bill. “The number one use of electricity in your home is...