Russian officials says twin suicide bombings have struck outside Kabul's airport, killing at least 13 people. Western nations had warned earlier in the day of a possible attack at the airport in the waning days of a massive airlift.
Authorities in Cullman County say a young child has died after being found in a car, though sheriff's officials have not revealed the circumstances.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — A raptor center at Auburn University will resume its shows on football weekends. The Auburn University Southeastern Raptor Center plans its “Football, Fans, and Feathers” educational series every Friday before home football games. Each show…
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama woman is charged with kidnapping after a newborn baby boy was abducted from a home in suburban Birmingham. Authorities tell news outlets that 37-year-old Lakesha Brown was arrested in the disappearance of 4-day-old Kamarion…
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — A federal team of health care workers is being sent to a southwest Alabama hospital seeing a surge in COVID-19 patients. State Health Officer Scott Harris said Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma has implemented a new city-wide mask mandate -- in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. Mayor James Perkins, Jr. proposed the mask mandate…
Auburn coach Bryan Harsin expects to be out of COVID-19 quarantine by game week, but says the Tigers’ vaccination rate hasn’t reached the 85% threshold required by the Southeastern Conference to avoid regular testing.
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
The City of Wetumpka started off a week of celebrations for a very special director who put the city in the spotlight back in 2003 with his popular film, "Big Fish." Wetumpka is celebrating Director Tim Burton in a week…
The Alabama Department of Public Health is joining the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other health agencies in warning people not to use the drug ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19.
Crenshaw County Schools has announced that Friday's football game with Brantley playing at Luverne has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
Auburn University officials are asking fans to hold off for another year on rolling the Auburn Oaks and descendants along Samford Park.
A man has pleaded guilty in Hale County Circuit Court to being involved in a shooting that left a 7-year-old boy dead.
Many people are simply taking a photograph of their card but scanning the card may look more official to the person requesting vaccination proof.
Delta Air Lines won't force employees to get vaccinated, but it's going to make unvaccinated workers pay a $200 monthly charge.
Funeral arrangements for State Rep. Thad McClammy (D-Montgomery) have been announced. McClammy died Saturday afternoon of natural causes at the age of 78.
Two longtime actors with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival are being honored in a big way. ASF announced on Wednesday that Rehearsal Hall A and Rehearsal Hall B will be renamed after Philip Pleasants…
As the FDA gave the Pfizer vaccine it's full and final approval, President Biden called on many who've waited to go get vaccinated. "The moment you’ve been waiting for is here, and it’s…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the death of 18-month old Collier Wilkerson. On Monday, August 23 at 2:15 MPD was called to a Montgomery hospital regarding a report of a deceased child. It was determined by a forensic examination…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A poison control hotline in Alabama is fielding increased calls about possible ivermectin poisoning, an animal dewormer that doctors are warning people not to try as a home remedy for COVID-19. The Alabama Poison Information Center at Children’s…
Mayor James Perkins says the number of COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the city and it's time to go on the offensive against the spread of the virus.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Marion is getting a new police chief -- and it's an old familiar face. Former chief Tony Buford was appointed Monday -- to head up the…
Our Pay It Forward honoree this week is Bessie Lucas from Millbrook. She is a frontline healthcare worker and has persevered through her own struggles to help others.
Learning on empty, that's what about 50% percent of Alabama students would be doing if it weren't for the free or reduced lunch program. The number is even higher in Montgomery County at…
Millbrook police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another in critical condition. Police are searching for a third person who is on the run.
