University of Alabama infections since return top 1,000
The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus for the fall.
The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus for the fall.
Deputies searching for missing Alabama boy with hearing problems
If you have any information that can help bring Devon Wayne Copeland home, please call the Etowah County Sheriff's Office.
If you have any information that can help bring Devon Wayne Copeland home, please call the Etowah County Sheriff's Office.
Tuscaloosa closes bars after University of Alabama reports more than 500 COVID-19 cases last week
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
‘Can’t say you see that everyday’: Crew ‘catches’ cat stuck in open ocean during fishing trip
A fishing charter made an unexpected rescue while out on an excursion
A fishing charter made an unexpected rescue while out on an excursion
Little boy reunited with family after wandering Florida neighborhood alone; mom still missing
Three sisters drove from Alabama to South Florida to reunite with their 2-year-old nephew, who was found Sunday morning wandering alone in the parking lot of an apartment complex.
Three sisters drove from Alabama to South Florida to reunite with their 2-year-old nephew, who was found Sunday morning wandering alone in the parking lot of an apartment complex.
'The whole church has got it': Pastor says over 40 infected with coronavirus after multi-day revival event
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
Search continues for missing Georgia mother last seen in Alabama
Natalie Jones went to Alabama to celebrate the Fourth of July with friends and never returned home. The mother of two's car still hasn't been found.
Natalie Jones went to Alabama to celebrate the Fourth of July with friends and never returned home. The mother of two's car still hasn't been found.
Multi-state search underway for mother of little boy found wandering Florida neighborhood
Law enforcement agencies in Florida and Alabama are looking for a woman who could be the mother of a little boy found wandering alone in a Broward County neighborhood.
Law enforcement agencies in Florida and Alabama are looking for a woman who could be the mother of a little boy found wandering alone in a Broward County neighborhood.
Man awaiting trial on 5 rape charges collects new rape charge while out on bond
Terrence Terrell Keeton, who told investigators he’s trying to break into the pornography industry, is facing a new rape case — just a month after being released on bond.
Terrence Terrell Keeton, who told investigators he’s trying to break into the pornography industry, is facing a new rape case — just a month after being released on bond.
Alabama Five Guys employees who reportedly refused to serve cops have been fired or suspended, restaurant says
Five Guys employees in Daphne, Ala., who reportedly denied three police officers service have been fired or suspended, the restaurant said.
Five Guys employees in Daphne, Ala., who reportedly denied three police officers service have been fired or suspended, the restaurant said.
Alabama state Senate leader says he wants ‘more people’ to contract COVID-19
Republican Sen. Del Marsh appeared to be referring to herd immunity, which public health experts say is either a long way off or perhaps unachievable.
Republican Sen. Del Marsh appeared to be referring to herd immunity, which public health experts say is either a long way off or perhaps unachievable.
8-year-old killed, 3 injured in shooting at Alabama mall
Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said the child was killed in the afternoon shooting at the Riverchase Galleria. The police chief said a girl and two adults were also hospitalized after the shooting. Authorities did not release the victims' names.
Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said the child was killed in the afternoon shooting at the Riverchase Galleria. The police chief said a girl and two adults were also hospitalized after the shooting. Authorities did not release the victims' names.
Move to rename 'Bloody Sunday' bridge has critics in Selma
Today, with thousands protesting nationwide against racial injustice, a years-old push is gaining steam to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge in honor of Rep. John Lewis, who led the 1965 marchers on “Bloody Sunday.” But the idea is drawing opposition in Selma, including from some who marched with Lewis that day.
Today, with thousands protesting nationwide against racial injustice, a years-old push is gaining steam to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge in honor of Rep. John Lewis, who led the 1965 marchers on “Bloody Sunday.” But the idea is drawing opposition in Selma, including from some who marched with Lewis that day.
Alabama students throwing dangerous 'COVID parties,' Tuscaloosa city councilor warns
College students in Alabama who contracted the coronavirus have been attending COVID-19 parties over the past few weeks as part of a game to intentionally infect others, according to a city council member.
College students in Alabama who contracted the coronavirus have been attending COVID-19 parties over the past few weeks as part of a game to intentionally infect others, according to a city council member.
Thomas Blanton, KKK bomber of 16th St Baptist Church, dies in prison
Thomas Edwin Blanton Jr., the last of three one-time Ku Klux Klansmen convicted of a 1963 Alabama church bombing that killed four black girls and was the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement, has died in prison, the governor’s office said Friday. He was 81.
Thomas Edwin Blanton Jr., the last of three one-time Ku Klux Klansmen convicted of a 1963 Alabama church bombing that killed four black girls and was the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement, has died in prison, the governor’s office said Friday. He was 81.
North Carolina speedway owner offers 'Bubba Rope' for sale
Mike Fulp, the owner of the half-mile 311 Speedway in Stokes County, advertised the rope in a Facebook post, which was later removed.
Mike Fulp, the owner of the half-mile 311 Speedway in Stokes County, advertised the rope in a Facebook post, which was later removed.
NASCAR race begins after show of support for Bubba Wallace
In an extraordinary act of solidarity with NASCAR’s only Black driver, dozens of drivers pushed the car belonging to Bubba Wallace to the front of the field before Monday’s race as FBI agents nearby tried to find out who left a noose in his garage stall over the weekend.
In an extraordinary act of solidarity with NASCAR’s only Black driver, dozens of drivers pushed the car belonging to Bubba Wallace to the front of the field before Monday’s race as FBI agents nearby tried to find out who left a noose in his garage stall over the weekend.
FBI, DOJ investigating noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage area at Talladega
The FBI and Department of Justice are investigating the discovery of a noose found in the Talladega Superspeedway garage stall of Bubba Wallace.
The FBI and Department of Justice are investigating the discovery of a noose found in the Talladega Superspeedway garage stall of Bubba Wallace.
NASCAR: Noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage area at Talladega
NASCAR released a statement Sunday evening confirming that a noose was found in the garage area of the #43 car at Talladega Superspeedway.
NASCAR released a statement Sunday evening confirming that a noose was found in the garage area of the #43 car at Talladega Superspeedway.
Anyone traveling from Arizona to Kansas must quarantine for 14 days
Arizonans visiting Kansas could face a mandatory quarantine there, according to officials with the midwestern state.
Arizonans visiting Kansas could face a mandatory quarantine there, according to officials with the midwestern state.