Arrest made in Alabama in connection to body found in tool box along Polk County dirt road
The body of Lachancey Williams, 40, of Cedartown, was discovered by crews doing work along Esom Hill Road on March 15.
The body of Lachancey Williams, 40, of Cedartown, was discovered by crews doing work along Esom Hill Road on March 15.
Gas tax emerges as issue in Alabama governor’s race
As motorists pump gasoline priced at $4 per gallon, the advertisement by gubernatorial challenger Lindy Blanchard appears on the gas pump screen, calling for a suspension of the state fuel taxes.
As motorists pump gasoline priced at $4 per gallon, the advertisement by gubernatorial challenger Lindy Blanchard appears on the gas pump screen, calling for a suspension of the state fuel taxes.
Alabama governor signs law banning medication for transgender youth
Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity — a bill critics have dubbed "Don’t Say Gay."
Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity — a bill critics have dubbed "Don’t Say Gay."
State-of-the-art weather station to monitor skies during USFL games in Birmingham
Crews with WeatherSTEM installed a new, state-of-the-art weather station on a rooftop near Birmingham's Protective Stadium, home of the USFL this season.
Crews with WeatherSTEM installed a new, state-of-the-art weather station on a rooftop near Birmingham's Protective Stadium, home of the USFL this season.
Metro Atlanta feels effects of heavy rain, wind from strong storms
Parts of metro Atlanta experienced flooding on Tuesday. Lightning and strong wind knocked down trees, cutting power and damaging homes.
Parts of metro Atlanta experienced flooding on Tuesday. Lightning and strong wind knocked down trees, cutting power and damaging homes.
Alabama police officers' hilarious 'attempt' at creating 1st TikTok video goes viral
An Alabama police chief and one of his officers have gone viral after they posted their department’s first community outreach video on "The TikTok."
An Alabama police chief and one of his officers have gone viral after they posted their department’s first community outreach video on "The TikTok."
Suspected drug dealer offers monthly payments in lieu of jail time, authorities decline
Alabama authorities said the 33-year-old offered them $3,700 and monthly payments to avoid a drug-related arrest.
Alabama authorities said the 33-year-old offered them $3,700 and monthly payments to avoid a drug-related arrest.
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.
Goats break into Alabama church
Deputies in Alabama said those responsible for a break-in at a church this week were some real animals.
Deputies in Alabama said those responsible for a break-in at a church this week were some real animals.
Possible tornado destroys mobile homes in south Alabama
A possible tornado overturned multiple mobile homes in a south Alabama community as severe storms swept through Friday morning, authorities said.
A possible tornado overturned multiple mobile homes in a south Alabama community as severe storms swept through Friday morning, authorities said.
Weighty case: Alabama man charged in theft of 70-ton crane
An Alabama man who called a wrecker service asking to have a 70-ton crane pulled out of the woods is now charged with stealing the heavy machinery, sheriff’s officials said.
An Alabama man who called a wrecker service asking to have a 70-ton crane pulled out of the woods is now charged with stealing the heavy machinery, sheriff’s officials said.
'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.
Videos depict dangerous flood waters washing away cars in Birmingham
Reports of water rescues come from Birmingham where residents are dealing with heavy flooding.
Reports of water rescues come from Birmingham where residents are dealing with heavy flooding.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill to end concealed carry permit requirement
Alabama is set to become the latest state to allow people to carry concealed guns without first undergoing a background check and getting a state permit. The new law takes effect Jan. 1.
Alabama is set to become the latest state to allow people to carry concealed guns without first undergoing a background check and getting a state permit. The new law takes effect Jan. 1.
Kamala Harris marking ‘Bloody Sunday’ anniversary in Selma
Thousands are gathering for this year’s reenactment of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing to commemorate “Bloody Sunday,” the day in 1965 when white police attacked Black voting rights marchers.
Thousands are gathering for this year’s reenactment of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing to commemorate “Bloody Sunday,” the day in 1965 when white police attacked Black voting rights marchers.
Alabama man pleads guilty to 'seditious conspiracy' in Jan. 6 riot
The sentencing guideline range for Joshua A. James, who also pleaded guilty to a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding, was estimated to be 7¼ to nine years in prison.
The sentencing guideline range for Joshua A. James, who also pleaded guilty to a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding, was estimated to be 7¼ to nine years in prison.
Miss Alabama Zoe Bethel's cause of death revealed
"She was growing and becoming more successful each year of her life, and she was only just beginning. And if she had a choice, she would still be here with us today," Zoe Bethel's family said in a statement.
"She was growing and becoming more successful each year of her life, and she was only just beginning. And if she had a choice, she would still be here with us today," Zoe Bethel's family said in a statement.
Alabama man arrested after placing flowers at his fiancée’s grave
He lost his fiancée in a car crash on January 17th, 2021, the same day the couple visited their future wedding venue.
He lost his fiancée in a car crash on January 17th, 2021, the same day the couple visited their future wedding venue.
Man wanted in Alabama for hitting officer, arrest in Troup County
Jarren McKay Allen was wanted out of Opelika, Alabama after hitting an officers, deputies said.
Jarren McKay Allen was wanted out of Opelika, Alabama after hitting an officers, deputies said.
Verizon: Widespread outage across Georgia, neighboring states resolved
Verizon Wireless reported a widespread outage in Georgia on Valentine’s Day.
Verizon Wireless reported a widespread outage in Georgia on Valentine’s Day.