Animal advocates say the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter has made improvements in recent months, but still has a long ways to go. A task force, formed recently by Tuscaloosa County and the cities of Tuscaloosa and Northport, met on Monday…
A judge has appointed lawyers to represent a Dallas County couple charged with rape in an alleged scheme to have a baby. The Dallas County judge approved taxpayer-funded legal representation for 29-year-old Jeremy Swann and his 28-year-old wife Amanda Swann…
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has launched an online medical site that will allow physicians to make medical recommendations and write prescriptions. Director of Primary Care at UAB Dr. Stuart Cohen says the new site is meant to offer…
Department of Corrections officials say a death row inmate has died at a prison in south Alabama. Corrections spokeswoman Kristi Gates says 27-year-old Justin Hosch was pronounced dead in his cell Monday at the Holman Correctional Facility. Gates says the…
Construction at Chase Corner once again has neighbors who live behind the shopping center frustrated. This time, because of elevation concerns.
Montgomery voters will go to the polls next year to vote on the next mayor. Montgomery mayor Todd Strange says he's still undecided about another term.
A body found in a wooded area in Elmore county has been identified as that of a woman reported missing last week.
Department of Corrections officials say a death row inmate has died at a prison in south Alabama.
Montgomery parents and students -- listen up. If your child has two or more unexcused absences or is suspended from school, you may be hearing from more than just the teachers and principal. The Montgomery County district attorney's office is also getting involved.
Drones could be filling the skies of Alabama, putting cameras in the skies. Governor Robert Bentley has created a task force to look into the new technology, but some are concerned.
A recent study found Medicaid reimbursements can affect cancer screening rates.
New research suggests anti-depressants could one day help treat brain cancer in children.
The American Heart Association is calling for tougher restrictions on sales and marketing of e-cigarettes to young people.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Parker Griffith is challenging Republican Gov. Robert Bentley to a series of seven debates before the November election. Griffith says he believes voters want to see the two face off in a debate and explain their visions…
The Alabama Education Association's political action committee is using more than $1 million in loans to help support candidates after spending on primary races earlier this year. The Montgomery Advertiser reports (http://on.mgmadv.com/1p5JJ5j ) a campaign finance report filed last week…
State officials are working with a law firm to try and determine the median household income in Alabama, which could determine the salaries of state lawmakers in the coming year. A constitutional amendment approved by state voters in 2012 ties…
 A NATIONAL PERIACTRIC GROUPS SAYS YOUNG ADULTS SHOULD START SCHOOL LATER IN THE MORNING SO THEY CAN CATCH UP ON SLEEP. THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS STUDY SUGGESTS DELAYING THE START OF THE SCHOOL DAY FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL…
The funeral of Michael Brown is was buried today at St. Peter's Cemetery.. He's the unarmed black tenager shot and killed by a white officer. Danielle Nottingham is in Satin Louis: Hundreds of family members and friends of 18 year…
It's a tough time of the year for many animal shelters in our area, many of them taking in more animals than they can place in homes. Some people are trying to change that, though, by giving back.
A driver police say led them on a chase is in critical condition after his car crashed off a closed bridge and plunged down a ravine in northern Alabama. Authorities say two passengers in the car are also hospitalized. Huntsville…
Authorities say an Alabama couple tried to obtain a baby by sexually assaulting an underage girl in hopes she'd get pregnant. Court records show say 28-year-olds Jeremy and Amanda Swann of Jones are charged with rape. Dallas County Investigator Janet…
Authorities say they've apprehended a suspect in the killing of a man at a Tuscaloosa business. The Tuscaloosa News reports (http://bit.ly/1BUIU9y) that 38-year-old Eric Omar Petty is accused of killing 41-year-old Marcellus Brown at the Easy Money payday loan business…
If you were feeling hungry this weekend hopefully you went out and enjoyed the last day of restaurant week.
A Montgomery church that's almost 200 years old is now etched in history.
Residents of Alabama could soon be sporting a new license plate with the rattlesnake emblem and "Don't Tread on Me" warning made popular by tea party groups.
