Body of 15-Year-Old Recovered from Coosa River
A 15-year-old is dead after Elmore County officials say he drowned on the Coosa River.
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A 15-year-old is dead after Elmore County officials say he drowned on the Coosa River.
A shocking verdict leaves a former Tutwiler prison guard free of charges of custodial sexual misconduct. An Elmore County jury found him not guilty of allegations made by a death-row inmate.
Whooping cough is reaching epidemic levels across the country in California and spreading fast. There have been 75 confirmed cases in Alabama so far, and it has the state concerned. Whooping cough can easily be prevented by keeping you and your children up to date on shots. Experts say one of the reasons it's spreading this year is the anti vaccine movement.
People in Opp say they are shocked by the arrest of a well-known and respected middle school coach.
A handful of dogs left Troy today on the ride of their lives, to save their lives. All thanks to a non-profit organization from hundreds of miles away.
Officials say three people were killed aboard a plane that veered from an Alabama airport runway and caught fire.
Alabama's attorney general has selected a new gambling expert to replace one who died.
Authorities say two of the people killed in a Huntsville plane crash are from Alabama and one is from Oklahoma.
Auburn University officials say an eagle that once soared over home football games has died at age 34.
A federal judge in Mobile is dismissing key legal claims made by an Alabama-based Catholic broadcaster that sued to block the federal government's rules on contraception for employees.
A Tennessee man has been sentenced to prison on human trafficking and drug distribution charges.
Alabama automotive firm Navistar is preparing to consolidate an engine production plant and cut 280 workers in Huntsville.
New research shows a link between low levels of vitamin D and higher risk of death from all causes, including cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Craig Boswell is at the White House with more details.
A lot of people are picking a restaurant in Montgomery!
An 18 wheeler broke down on the northbound side.
They're wanting money to go back into the local economy.
A former Tutwiler Prison guard is found not guilty of engaging in sexual conduct with a death row inmate.
He's testifying in front of a Senate subcommittee.
Tim grimes was arrested by Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms agents.
People who live in neighborhoods that are conducive to walking are 13 percent less likely to develop diabetes than people who live in places that have more "sprawl."
Fewer pregnant women are being induced to deliver early.
An Elmore County jury is getting different stories about allegations of sexual misconduct on Alabama's death row for women.
Huntsville police are investigating a shooting at a gas station that left a woman dead.
The Prattville City Council on Tuesday agreed to pay up to $20,000 for work on the fountain at Heritage Park downtown.



