Auburn fans in New Orleans are having to cope with rain. But that's not dampening their spirits heading into Monday night's Sugar Bowl against Oklahoma. Alabama News Network anchor Josh Ninke is in…
Senior House Democrats are extolling the benefits of President Barack Obama's health care law in hopes of derailing Republican plans to gut the statute. Speaking to reporters Monday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the GOP will begin its "assault"…
Severe weather was expected to bring a variety of threats to parts of the Deep South through the night. Thousands of power outages were reported in the New Orleans area, where a tornado watch remained in effect early Monday afternoon.…
Organizers of President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural parade say the marching band of Alabama's oldest private, historically black liberal arts college has accepted an invitation to perform. The move comes as historically black schools like Howard University, which marched in President…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Lane Kiffin isn't sticking around to run Alabama's offense in the national championship game. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Monday that Kiffin will leave to focus on his new job as Florida Atlantic's head coach.…
Alabama parents can now view report cards for their child's school and school system. The state department of education released the report cards in December. It scores based on several areas, including student achievement and high school graduation rates. Parents can see…
Authorities say a 5-year-old girl was shot and killed during a New Year's Eve party in Athens. Local media report that Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely says officers went to a home a few minutes after midnight and found the…
It's was wet New Years Eve for many Saturday night. The rain caused most of the capitol city's New Years Eve Downtown Countdown celebration to be canceled. Montgomery officials called off the bands part of the city's downtown countdown earlier…
Montgomery officials called off the music part of the city's Downtown Countdown event shortly after 6:00 p.m. tonight because of rain. Montgomery police and city officials had initially said all events were cancelled, but city officials later clarified that they…
Butler County authorities say the man who escaped from the county jail this week is back behind bars. Butler County Sheriff Kenny Harden say that 35-year-old Cedric Poole is back in custody. Poole escaped from the Butler County Jail on…
The nation's coal mines are nearing a new low mark for on-the-job deaths for the third year in a row and have a chance to keep the number of fatal accidents in single digits for the first time. With just…
The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that a woman can pursue a wrongful-death lawsuit against an obstetrician after a miscarriage when she was five to six weeks pregnant. Justices on Friday reversed a trial judge's order dismissing the wrongful-death claim.…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a double homicide in the 100 block of Longbrook drive. Sources say that it happened around 7:30 Friday morning. According to police, a teenage male victim and the adult male suspect sustained fatal gunshot wounds…
As 2016 winds down, we are taking a look at the top political stories... It's been a tumultuous year in Alabama politics as several top officials found themselves in hot water. Controversy a nd…
There is a growing list of contenders vying to replace U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley on Thursday interviewed U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt and two of his own cabinet members as potential replacements for Sessions. Revenue Commissioner Julie…
The Uniontown Police are searching for a man in connection to a shooting at JONES Lounge in Uniontown on Christmas night. Uniontown Police name Johnny Deon Whit as the suspect in the shooting. Police say Whit shot a black male…
U.S. Senators Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today announced a friendly wager on the outcome of the College Football Playoff game between the #1-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide and the #4-ranked University of Washington Huskies. If the…
While many crime statistics were down this year, some were on the rise. When it comes to the city's murder rate, Director of Public Safety Chris Murphy says that number was trending in…
This week, President-Elect Donald Trump fired back on the Obama Administration over Israel. After not voting in the UN's resolution condemning Israel's settlements, the administration is receiving criticism from Trump who has…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's former political adviser is asking a judge to a pause a defamation lawsuit filed by the governor's one-time body guard because of what her attorneys described as ongoing criminal and ethics probes. Lawyers for Rebekah Mason…
The Montgomery Police Department reminds residents and visitors to exercise caution during their New Year’s celebrations. The department will help ensure safety through strict enforcement of the city’s fireworks and firearms ordinances throughout the holiday. MPD advises that it is…
On Saturday, December 24, at about 11:20 p.m., an unknown male stole a 2001 black Nissan Xterra during a robbery in Millbrook, Alabama. Later that day at about 11:50 p.m., the same individual used the stolen vehicle to commit a…
A former legislator, who pleaded guilty to taking bribes from a state lobbyist, is working as a sales clerk at a state liquor store. The Dothan Eagle reports that Terry Spicer took the job with the Alabama Beverage Control Board.…
On Wednesday, Governor Robert Bentley interviewed State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) for a potential opening in Alabama’s U.S. Senate delegation. U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Attorney General of the United…
On Tuesday, December 13, an unknown female stole a 1995 green Toyota Corolla (AL tag 3159AC7, last 4 of VIN 1733) from the Chevron Convenience Store located at 3250 Main Street…
