THURSDAY BASEBALL: Alton's Hickman, Wendle combine to no-hit East
Alton’s Logan Hickman and Parker Wendle combined on a no-hitter as the Redbirds beat Belleville East 5-0 in prep baseball Thursday.
May 15, 2026Open source
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Alton, Pontoon Beach Victims Die In Pontoon Beach Crash
Two women from Alton and Pontoon Beach died in a May 2 crash in Pontoon Beach; investigations by police and coroner
May 5, 2026Open source
Lane closures set for Illinois 100 and U.S. 67 intersection in Alton
IDOT begins intermittent lane closures at Illinois 100 & U.S. 67 intersection in Alton for pavement evaluation; expect delays and use alternate routes.
May 4, 2026Open source
Weather Forecast and Conditions for Alton, IL
The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Macoupin County and northeastern Madison County in southweste...
May 4, 2026Open source
Alton voters to hear revised budget proposal Tuesday
ALTON — Voters declined to pass the proposed operating budget for the third straight year at Town Meeting, which put town governance in a bind. Now, a revi...
May 4, 2026Open source
Alton man charged after park shooting following fight, police say
A 20-year-old Alton man faces felony charges after police said he fired a handgun following a fight at James Killion Park.
May 4, 2026Open source
Hayner Library invites teens to solve mysteries with Alton police detectives
Hayner Library invites teens to solve a mystery with Alton police detectives at Alton Square Mall during a free Teen Crime Stoppers event.
May 4, 2026Open source
Man charged with shooting after a fight in Alton, IL
A 20-year-old man has been charged with a shooting following a fight in Alton on Monday afternoon.
May 3, 2026Open source
Man charged with shooting after a fight in Alton, IL
A 20-year-old man has been charged with a shooting following a fight in Alton on Monday afternoon.
May 3, 2026Open source
Painchaud sworn in as new Alton Police chief, MacDougall retires
Painchaud sworn in as new Alton Police chief, MacDougall retires
May 1, 2026Open source
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Birmingham church destroyed in fire, firefighter injured
A Birmingham church was badly damaged in a fire Friday afternoon and one firefighter was left with minor injuries.
May 16, 2026Open source
Birmingham ranks among the nation’s best markets for first-time homebuyers
The Birmingham metro recorded one of the strongest affordability scores in the country, with Zillow reporting that 55.6% of listings were considered affordab...
May 16, 2026Open source
Secretary of State Wes Allen calls 4 p.m. press conference to discuss special elections
Gov. Kay Ivey set dates for special congressional primaries after the U.S. Supreme Court paused a lower-court order that had required Alabama to use a court-...
May 12, 2026Open source
Chase High team competes in Southeast Regional Junior Chef Competition
Chase High School’s Team Gold Standard recently competed in the 2026 Southeast Regional Junior Chef Competition at Jefferson State Community College in Ala...
May 6, 2026Open source
Kali Austerman Named 2026 SWAC Hitter of the Year
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Alabama A&M University outfielder Kali Austerman was selected as the 2026 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Hitter of the Year a...
May 5, 2026Open source
Gavin Newsom’s $787 Million Fox News Defamation Lawsuit Moves Toward Trial in Legal Win for Governor
Gov. Gavin Newsom scored a small legal victory in his defamation case against Fox News and host Jesse Watters
May 1, 2026Open source
Barnette named ‘Rising Star’ during Education/MTSS summit
Dr. Shane Barnette was recognized as a ‘Rising Star’ during the Alabama State Department of Education/MTSS summit on Monday, May 4, in Birmingham. Barnet...
May 7, 2026Open source
Popular megachurch in crisis as senior pastor suddenly quits... as bosses furiously DENY sex scandal
Rev. George Wright dramatically quit the Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham , Alabama on May 3, sparking chaos among his 7,800-member megachurch fo...
May 15, 2026Open source
Death of Alabama woman, 22, 'accidentally' shot in chest by boyfriend's dad is ruled a HOMICIDE
Whitney Robeson, 22, died from a single gunshot wound on March 7 at her boyfriend Brandon Towers
May 15, 2026Open source
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Florida surgeon who removed wrong organ says he is ‘forever traumatized’ by patient’s death
Thomas Shaknovsky said in a deposition in November that he believed he was removing 70-year-old William Bryan’s spleen, not his liver.
May 7, 2026Open source
Michelin-recognized Hidden Omakase damaged after SUV crashes into Houston restaurant
A Houston sushi gem faces uncertainty after an SUV crash damaged its Michelin-recognized chef's counter.
May 19, 2026Open source
Federal court sets May 22 hearing on new Alabama congressional map
The court will decide whether to grant the plaintiffs a preliminary injunction that will require the state to use remedial map.
May 16, 2026Open source
Lincoln County native and Alabama police officer killed in on-duty crash
A Lincoln County native who served as a police officer in Alabama was killed in an on-duty crash Thursday afternoon.
May 16, 2026Open source
Huntsville City Schools offer free breakfast, lunch this summer
Huntsville City Schools will start serving free summer meals to children next month.
May 16, 2026Open source
Man charged with murder in Huntsville death investigation that led to officer-involved shooting
Police identified a man charged with murder following a Huntsville death investigation that led to an officer-involved shooting that in April.
May 12, 2026Open source
Need to know: Alabama’s primary elections May 19
Alabama’s primary elections will move forward as planned on Tuesday, May 19, with Republican candidates for several local offices and two statewide constit...
May 12, 2026Open source
Alabama House race in Jacksonville area draws a crowded field
Five candidates want to represent a Jacksonville-area Alabama House district. And that’s actually a smaller field than the last contest. In 2022, seven can...
May 12, 2026Open source
Former Huntsville school aide wanted for child abuse
Police are searching for a former Huntsville City Schools special education aide accused of throwing that student to the ground.
May 11, 2026Open source
Southbound 59 at 288 closed all weekend to demolish Alabama Street Bridge, TxDOT says
A stretch of the Southwest Freeway will be closed all weekend as part of the Alabama Street bridge demolition project, TxDOT announced.
May 9, 2026Open source
Houston traffic: US-59, SH-288 closures due to Alabama Street bridge demolition
Major traffic shifts are coming to the Midtown area this weekend as crews plan to demolish the second portion of the Alabama Street bridge.
May 9, 2026Open source
Fyffe High School senior to graduate with two college degrees
Next week, a Fyffe High School senior will receive two degrees from Northeast Alabama Community College before walking at her high school graduation just day...
May 9, 2026Open source
Ala. hospital adds pediatric critical care transport ambulance
Huntsville Hospital’s new Kids Care unit will transport critically ill infants and children across North Alabama and southern Tennessee.
May 9, 2026Open source
Motorcyclist airlifted after crash in Tuscumbia, truck driver left scene
A motorcyclist was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital in stable condition after a crash Friday morning at the intersection of Dickson Street and Second Street.
May 8, 2026Open source
Huntsville Police, Huntsville Fire & Rescue to hold community block party
The second annual Heroes on the Block community celebration will be Saturday, May 16, at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center.
May 8, 2026Open source
Handley High School recognizes nearly 100 students for academic achievement
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May 6, 2026Open source
FBI Reportedly Investigating Journalist After Kash Patel's Drinking Story, Bureau Denies
Kash Patel is reportedly pulling out all the stops to find out who spilled the beans about his alleged drinking habits.
May 6, 2026Open source
FBI Opens Criminal Leak Investigation Over Atlantic Story About Kash Patel | Report
Agents are probing journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick over leaks involving Patel’s alleged heavy drinking, according to MS NOW.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Alton is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Region: North Alabama
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UCF baseball hopes to make a splash in NCAA Tournament after missing 2025
The Knights finished fourth in the Big 12 baseball standings after missing out on the postseason last year. They'll play N.C. State at the Auburn Regional on...
May 25, 2026Open source
Texas tribe to open new casino on southern reservation
The temporary location will have a groundbreaking ceremony in June, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas recently announced.
May 22, 2026Open source
Montrose home invasion suspect met resident on dating app
A man is in custody after allegedly forcing his way into a Montrose home on West Alabama Street after meeting a resident on a dating app, police report.
May 22, 2026Open source
Supreme Court dismisses Alabama's bid to execute inmate with borderline intellectual disability
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed Alabama's bid to be allowed to execute a convicted murder who was found by lower courts to...
May 21, 2026Open source
Gulf Coast Amtrak train heading to New Orleans hits woman on tracks near Mobile, officials say
An Amtrak train traveling on the Mardi Gras Service route from Mobile to New Orleans hit and killed a woman on the tracks in Irvington, Alabama.
May 20, 2026Open source
Former University of Alabama president named sole finalist for UF’s top job
A former University of Alabama president, Stuart Bell, has been named sole finalist for the University of Florida's top job, and UF's board of trustees could...
May 19, 2026Open source
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test
Republican primaries in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama and more reveal whether voters still follow Trump’s endorsements and punish his critics
May 19, 2026Open source
Michelin-recognized Hidden Omakase damaged after SUV crashes into Houston restaurant
A Houston sushi gem faces uncertainty after an SUV crash damaged its Michelin-recognized chef's counter.
May 19, 2026Open source
Auburn grad who just landed dream job allegedly shot and killed by boyfriend's father in Alabama
An Alabama man is facing charges two months after allegedly shooting his son's 22-year-old girlfriend, who was a recent Auburn University graduate and had ju...
May 17, 2026Open source
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