Alabama creates nation's 1st elder abuse registry
The law was named for Shirley Holcombe, who died in 2018 after becoming a victim of forgery by a caretaker, after a campaign by daughter Jo Holcombe.
The law was named for Shirley Holcombe, who died in 2018 after becoming a victim of forgery by a caretaker, after a campaign by daughter Jo Holcombe.
'He is an angel': FOX photojournalist makes heroic water rescue in Alabama
The heroic actions of an Alabama news photojournalist are bringing some to tears after raging floodwaters swept across parts of the state on Wednesday.
The heroic actions of an Alabama news photojournalist are bringing some to tears after raging floodwaters swept across parts of the state on Wednesday.
Alabama man accused of feeding meth to ‘attack squirrel’ faces new charges
The Alabama man who has denied allegations that he fed meth to an attack squirrel at his home will reportedly face additional charges—delaying his trial.
The Alabama man who has denied allegations that he fed meth to an attack squirrel at his home will reportedly face additional charges—delaying his trial.
Wisconsin rape plot, man arrested in Alabama
A man was arrested in Alabama, accused of trying to hire someone to kidnap and rape a Wisconsin woman he met online, federal court documents show.
A man was arrested in Alabama, accused of trying to hire someone to kidnap and rape a Wisconsin woman he met online, federal court documents show.
Maxine McNair, last living parent of child killed in 1963 church bombing, dies
McNair’s daughter, 11-year-old Denise McNair, was the youngest girl killed in the bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement.
McNair’s daughter, 11-year-old Denise McNair, was the youngest girl killed in the bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement.
Claudette Colvin's record cleared after refusing to move seat on segregated bus in 1955
A 15-year-old high school student at the time, Claudette Colvin refused to shift seats on a segregated Montgomery bus even before Rosa Parks.
A 15-year-old high school student at the time, Claudette Colvin refused to shift seats on a segregated Montgomery bus even before Rosa Parks.
Woman accused of shoplifting sues Walmart after arrest, gets $2.1 million awarded in damages
An Alabama woman who says she was falsely arrested for shoplifting at a Walmart and then threatened by the company after her case was dismissed has been awarded $2.1 million in damages.
An Alabama woman who says she was falsely arrested for shoplifting at a Walmart and then threatened by the company after her case was dismissed has been awarded $2.1 million in damages.
Alabama boy sets Guinness world record for most premature baby to survive
An Alabama boy who weighed less than a pound at birth after his mother went into labor at only 21 weeks and one day of gestation has been certified as the world’s most premature baby to survive.
An Alabama boy who weighed less than a pound at birth after his mother went into labor at only 21 weeks and one day of gestation has been certified as the world’s most premature baby to survive.
Army dad dresses as referee, surprises son at football game
Ninth-grader Fred Grooms of Alabama was introduced to a group of referees before a football game, soon realizing one of them was his father, who is in the U.S. Army.
Ninth-grader Fred Grooms of Alabama was introduced to a group of referees before a football game, soon realizing one of them was his father, who is in the U.S. Army.
Willie B. Smith III: Alabama man executed for woman's killing in 1991
Willie B. Smith III, whose execution was delayed in February, was put to death Thursday in Alabama for a 22-year-old woman’s murder three decades ago.
Willie B. Smith III, whose execution was delayed in February, was put to death Thursday in Alabama for a 22-year-old woman’s murder three decades ago.
Surveillance video shows Alabama woman entering police van days before body found
The Huntsville Police Department released surveillance video showing Christina Nance entering the back of a police van. Days later, an officer found her dead.
The Huntsville Police Department released surveillance video showing Christina Nance entering the back of a police van. Days later, an officer found her dead.
Boy, 13, playing with iPad killed by bullet fired outside his home
An Alabama teenager sitting in his room died Friday evening after shots were fired outside of his home, police said.
An Alabama teenager sitting in his room died Friday evening after shots were fired outside of his home, police said.
Alabama flash flooding kills 4, swamps roadways, officials say
The deaths of four people were blamed on Alabama flooding, officials said. Flash flood warnings and watches were issued Thursday for much of the state.
The deaths of four people were blamed on Alabama flooding, officials said. Flash flood warnings and watches were issued Thursday for much of the state.
Lawsuit blames baby’s death on ransomware attack at Alabama hospital
A lawsuit filed by an Alabama woman attributes her baby’s death to a ransomware attack at Springhill Medical Center, which resulted in diminished care.
A lawsuit filed by an Alabama woman attributes her baby’s death to a ransomware attack at Springhill Medical Center, which resulted in diminished care.
Alabama ICU patients outnumber available beds, hospital association says
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.
‘It’s very flattering’: Alabama officer earns fame for striking resemblance to ‘The Rock’
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is responding after Lt. Eric Fields in Alabama went viral for being his doppelganger.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is responding after Lt. Eric Fields in Alabama went viral for being his doppelganger.
Alabama health official says there’s ‘no room’ for rising COVID-19 death toll
“There is no room to put these bodies," Dr. Scott Harris said in a news conference this week.
“There is no room to put these bodies," Dr. Scott Harris said in a news conference this week.
Multiple Chick-fil-A locations close their dining rooms due to worker shortage
At least two Chick-fil-A locations are closing their dining rooms again due to staffing issues.
At least two Chick-fil-A locations are closing their dining rooms again due to staffing issues.
Beloved Alabama police officer, decorated Army veteran dies suddenly from COVID-19
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
Alabama first responders rescue woman found swimming in 70-foot-high water tank
The 350,000-gallon tank was drained and sanitized the after the woman was found swimming inside. Debris was also removed.
The 350,000-gallon tank was drained and sanitized the after the woman was found swimming inside. Debris was also removed.



















