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Birmingham Mom Arrested after 1-Year-Old Overdoses on Fentanyl

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama woman faces a charge of endangering a child after her 1-year-old daughter allegedly overdosed on drugs and had to be revived by first responders. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department in Birmingham says it got a call from a woman who was screaming that her child had overdosed, apparently the powerful opioid painkiller fentanyl. Video…

Lawsuit Claims Police Shooting of Veteran was Unnecessary

WETUMPKA, Ala. (AP) — The parents of a veteran shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy in July have filed a civil lawsuit against the Elmore County sheriff.  Thirty-two-year-old Jonathan Pears was shot and killed in the front yard of his parent’s home in Wetumpka on July 28. In a statement issued Tuesday, Pears’ parents say he was having a…

A Taste of Winter Today

The deep, upper low will be just north of Alabama today and the day will be cloudy, chilly, and breezy with temperatures in the mid 50s. Areas of light rain will persist across the area as well and with those gusty winds of 10-20 mph, it will feel much chillier. With temperatures twenty or so degrees below average, today will…

Judge Orders Striking Coal Miners to Stop Picketing

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A judge has ordered striking miners to stop picketing outside locations owned by a coal company in Tuscaloosa.  Circuit Judge James H. Roberts Jr. on Wednesday issued a restraining order prohibiting the union members from picketing within 300 yards of Warrior Met Coal’s mines and offices. The company said Monday that the level of violence along…

Troy Can’t Upset No. 24 Coastal Carolina

Troy’s Upset Bid Falls Short at No. 24 Coastal Carolina As usual, Troy and Coastal Carolina played into the final minute with the outcome in doubt. As has been the case for the past three years, the No. 24 Chanticleers prevailed 35-28 Thursday night on ESPN2. Coastal Carolina held a precarious late lead behind an ailing but productive quarterback Grayson…

Montgomery Academy falls short in 4A Volleyball Finals

CLASS 4A CHAMPIONSHIP Westminster Christian 3, Montgomery Academy 2 BIRMINGHAM – Westminster Christian’s Meg Paparella pointed at setter Sarah Kim with a broad smile spread across her face. The simple acknowledgment showed the appreciation for her teammate’s pass. The point-and-smile celebration happened over and over and over again as Paparella tallied 22 kills – including the championship-clinching spike – to…