Vandals Dig Up 1882 Grave in Lee County
The sheriff of Lee County is on the hunt for vandals who dug up the grave of a man buried in 1882. The Opelika-Auburn News reports someone removed the hefty slab and dug a significant hole at the grave of…
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Man Killed in Wreck on Interstate 65 in Lowndes County
Alabama State Troopers say a one-car crash on Interstate 65 in Lowndes County has killed a Birmingham man. The wreck happened at about 3:30 a.m. today. State troopers say 26-year-old TaJuan Dionte Gosha was the passenger in the car driven…
Lowndes County Drive-Through Mask Giveaway Held in Hayneville
On Saturday, the Southeast Alabama Area Health Education Centers and the Lowndes County Coroner teamed up for their first drive-through mask giveaway. The event happened at the Sheriff Big John…
The Life of Montgomery City Councilor Richard Bollinger Remembered at City Hall
Montgomery City Councilor Richard Bollinger lay in repose at Montgomery City Hall this morning as family, friends and city leaders paid their respects to him. Bollinger died last Saturday after battling…
Study: 30% of Alabama Adults Hesitant to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says a study has found that about 30% of adults in the state are hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The Alabama Department of Public Health has released the results of the survey…
NWS Teams Surveying Alabama Tornado Damage from March 25 Storms
Teams from the National Weather Service have started surveying the damage from…
Winn-Dixie to Offer COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine at Some Area Stores
Winn-Dixie will begin offering 1,170 COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines in 12 of its Alabama stores, including some in our area, while supplies last. The vaccines will be available to people in the eligible groups by online appointment only. Appointments can be made…
Alabama Department of Public Health COVID Vaccination Updates
ADPH announced that despite dealing with weather related complications, the Alabama National Guard clinics are giving out as many vaccinations as they can each day. The highest amount so far was on the first day in Covington County with over…
Five Killed in Likely Tornado that Hit Calhoun County
Authorities say that the victims of the likely tornado include three family members along with a man in Ohatchee and a woman from Wellington. The Calhoun County Coroner has identified the victims.…
This Side of The Bridge Jubilee Celebration in Downtown Montgomery
Residents gathered in downtown Montgomery Friday for an event called "This side of the Bridge" Jubilee. This event is a celebration to remember the Selma to Montgomery Bridge Crossing…
Troy Small Business Development Center Plans Open House
The Troy Small Business Development Center is back in full operation. Whether you are a small business owner or thinking about starting your own business, the small business development center is there for you.…
Doctors Study Effects of COVID-19 Vaccine on Pregnant, Breastfeeding Women
There's limited data on the coronavirus vaccine in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Now, the largest study to date shows big potential benefits for moms and their babies. 131 women received the MRNA COVID vaccines from Pfizer or Moderna as part…
Tuskegee University President Dr. Lily McNair Will Not Be Returning
The Tuskegee University Board of Trustees has announced that University President Dr. Lily McNair will not be returning. "Words cannot express our sincere appreciation for her service as…
Names Released of the Five People Killed in Calhoun County Tornado
Authorities have released the names of the five people killed when a tornado moved through Calhoun County on Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service says the tornado was at least an EF-2,…
60th Annual Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo Features The Oak Ridge Boys
The 60th annual Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo is this weekend, featuring legendary country music group The Oak Ridge Boys and plenty of snakes. The rodeo had to be canceled last year due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. This year's…
Hyundai Employees Receive COVID-19 Vaccine at ASU Vaccine Clinic
Alabama State University and Hyundai Manufacturing has partnered to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to Hyundai employees. ASU is hosting the Hyundai exclusive event for two days (March 26-27) in Lockhart Gymnasium. ASU has secured 2000 doses of Pfizer vaccine for…
Suspect in 2018 Domestic Violence Shooting in Millbrook Convicted of Charges
The Elmore County Circuit Court has convicted a Millbrook man of Domestic Violence Assault. Luis Stinson Jr., in 2018, was charged in a shooting of a 51-year-old female and her 21-year-old son. The shooting occurred on July 21 in the…
Alabama's February Unemployment Rate at 4.0%
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…
Skeletal Remains Found Near Birmingham’s Vulcan Trail
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…
Man Sentenced for Relationship with Alabama Minor
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…
At Least 5 Dead as Series of Tornadoes Strike Deep South
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…
Weather service: 7 Tornadoes Hit Alabama, Killing At Least 5
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…
Severe Storm Damages Oak Mountain State Park in Shelby County
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.…
Judge Sets $1 Million Cash Bond for Thomas Whitehurst, Accused of Murdering Wife in 2016 Cold Case
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 "Walking John Da'Voe" Jones Family Talks About His Life and Legacy
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…
