Leesburg man indicted on additional charges in strangling death of infant sister
A Loudoun County grand jury has indicted Alvaro Mejia Ayala, 22, of Leesburg, on additional charges related to the death of his infant sister.
May 19, 2026Open source
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DeLand’s Peyton McKenzie, Leesburg’s Ryan Thompson lead weightlifting contenders
Top Orlando area weightlifters: Peyton McKenzie (DeLand), Ryan Thompson (Leesburg), Luca Bruno (West Orange)
May 4, 2026Open source
Action from the Region 2A-4 boys weightlifting meet in Leesburg
Action from the Region 2A-4 boys weightlifting meet in Leesburg
May 1, 2026Open source
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Alabama appeals congressional map ruling to US Supreme Court
The filing came a day after a three-judge panel upheld a previous ruling that a congressional map passed by the Legislature in 2023 was intentionally raciall...
May 30, 2026Open source
Huntsville torch run lights the way for Special Olympics
Law enforcement from across the state gathered in Huntsville to kick off the annual torch run benefiting the Special Olympics of Alabama.
May 30, 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
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
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
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Leesburg is in Cherokee County, Alabama.
Region: North Alabama
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Alabama appeals congressional map ruling to US Supreme Court
The filing came a day after a three-judge panel upheld a previous ruling that a congressional map passed by the Legislature in 2023 was intentionally raciall...
May 30, 2026Open source
Federal judges block Alabama’s racially discriminatory congressional map, order remedial districts
The court ruled that the purpose of the map "was to distribute Black voters across districts to dilute their votes."
May 30, 2026Open source
Opioid settlement funds available for Marshall County organizations
The Marshall County Opioid Funds Committee is now accepting application from agencies seeking funding from settlement money recovered through Alabama
May 30, 2026Open source
Huntsville torch run lights the way for Special Olympics
Law enforcement from across the state gathered in Huntsville to kick off the annual torch run benefiting the Special Olympics of Alabama.
May 30, 2026Open source
New U.S. Attorney sworn in for Northern District of Alabama
Phillip W. Williams, Jr. was sworn in Thursday as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama following his nomination by President Donal...
May 30, 2026Open source
ALDOT worker killed in active Bullock County work zone
An Alabama Department of Transportation employee has died in a work zone crash, ALDOT confirmed.
May 30, 2026Open source
Hantavirus risk in Alabama is ‘low’: What you need to know
The hantavirus has received international attention after an outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. What is the risk for Alabamians?
May 30, 2026Open source
Alabama Power launches new online tool to help customers track energy usage during summer heat
Company leaders say the goal is to help customers make more informed decisions as summer temperatures continue rising statewide.
May 30, 2026Open source
Court clears Alabama to use previously replaced 2021 state Senate map; Ivey calls special elections
A federal court ruled Thursday evening that Alabama can go back to using its 2021 state Senate map.
May 30, 2026Open source
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