Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February 2021 unemployment rate is 4.0%, down from January’s rate of 4.3%, yet above February 2020’s rate of 2.6%. February’s rate represents 91,065 unemployed persons, compared…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama authorities are investigating after skeletal remains were found on top of a large trash pile in a wooded Birmingham area. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office said the discovery was made about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a 37-year-old man from West Virginia has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for traveling to Huntsville to have sex with a juvenile he met on a social media site. U.S. District…
A house is totally destroyed after a tornado touches down south of Birmingham, Ala. in the Eagle Point community damaging multiple homes, Thursday, March 25, 2021. Authorities reported major tornado damage Thursday south of Birmingham as…
The National Weather Service says Alabama has been hit by as many as seven suspected tornadoes in a day of violent weather that left at least five people dead. Meteorologist John De Block in Birmingham says radar indicates one twister…
A severe storm, possibly a tornado, has brought damage to Oak Mountain State Park in Shelby County. At nearly 10,000 acres. it's the largest park in the state.…
Last week Starr Mulder's remains were identified, and on Tuesday her ex-husband Thomas Edward Whitehurst was arrested and charged with murder. Mulder had been reported missing in 2016. Her remains were…
Devore Jones, a.k.a "Walking John Da'Voe" was known throughout the community as a man who was dedicated to serving the people. He was dedicated to making the community better and…
According to reports, three people have died as a result of severe weather storms in Calhoun County Thursday afternoon. The deaths were confirmed by Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade. Several people were also injured as a result of the storm.…
Montgomery's First Lady Tamika Reed is inviting you to get healthy and move Saturday right in the comfort of your own home. There will be a Move Montgomery Virtual Wellness Symposium featuring health professionals, a cooking demonstration and a fitness…
The Prattville Police Department is currently seeking the identity of a suspect wanted for Fraud. On March 17, an unknown female entered a retail store in the 1900 block of Cobbs Ford Road. Once inside, she used the victim’s credit…
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) encourages eligible people to attend a vaccination clinic Monday, March 29, in West Montgomery. The free drive-through clinic will be held…
Faulkner University has announced that former Vice President Mike Pence will be the speaker at this year's annual benefit dinner. The event will be held at the Renaissance Hotel…
Seventeen (17) community health centers in Alabama will receive $92,762,875 in American Rescue Plan funding to support COVID-19 vaccination and services for vulnerable populations, the U.S.…
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 28 counties ahead of the severe weather that is expected in Alabama today and tonight. The state of emergency goes into effect at 10:00 a.m. CDT. In the Alabama News…
Today's severe weather threat across Alabama, especially West Alabama, had led to the postponement of the Alabama National Guard's COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Hale County. The clinic will now be held on Saturday, March 27, from 9AM to 5PM. No…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Alabama and a dozen other states are suing the Biden administration to end a suspension of oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters. The federal lawsuit was…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, who…
It is storm season in Alabama, and people in Eastern Macon County can look forward to a new tornado shelter opening soon. The newest storm shelter in Macon Co. is located…
There are many reasons for the recent price jump in gas, one major factor happens to be the demand itself. One year ago, COVID-19 hit the United States and everyone began staying…
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has recognized Alabama News…
If you work in construction or construction supply, the Montgomery Whitewater Project invites you to a virtual construction information workshop. The project manager…
The Juliette Hampton Morgan library in Montgomery is offering kids an educational alternative this Spring Break. Students, grades, K-12, have the opportunity to participate in the STEM Spring Break Program. The STEM program allows students learn science, technology, engineering, and…
On Wednesday, March 24, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) announced she will not run for Richard Shelby's vacated U.S. Senate seat. Sewell released the following statement in regards to her decision not to run: “I am humbled by the overwhelming requests…
Wanted fugitive Antonio Talley is now in police custody and no longer wanted by law enforcement. Crimestoppers announced the arrest of Talley on March 23. He faces Domestic Violence 3rd assault charges after allegedly striking the victim in the head…
