Escaped inmate caught in Leighton after fleeing Decatur Morgan Hospital
Morgan County authorities arrested an escaped inmate they say ran away from the hospital on Saturday.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Man caught on camera stealing trailer from Leighton church
Man caught on camera stealing trailer from Leighton church
May 2, 2026Open source
Leighton hearing continued to August after request of new judge
LACONIA — Former NASCAR driver Bradley Leighton is facing five felony charges for improper demolition and asbestos removal of a Meredith home, and although...
May 1, 2026Open source
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Muscle Shoals receives $4.5 million in economic development funding
More than $20 million is being awarded to economic organizations across Alabama, with the largest portion going to Muscle Shoals.
May 7, 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
Tuscumbia man dies after being hit on U.S. 72 in Limestone County, ALEA says
A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian Saturday night has turned deadly,
May 4, 2026Open source
Tornado Watch issued for Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale counties
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties until 5 a.m. Tuesday.
May 2, 2026Open source
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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
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
Madison County school nurse recognized for saving runner’s life at marathon in Tennessee
A Madison County school nurse was recognized for saving a runner's life at a marathon in Tennessee.
May 8, 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
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Region: North Alabama
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Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
Alabama is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, despite a lower court's ruling th...
May 27, 2026Open source
Alabama Blocked from Using Map ‘Tainted By Intentional Race-Based Discrimination’
A panel of lower court judges issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday blocking Alabama from using a 2023 map it had previously found to be unconstitutional.
May 27, 2026Open source
If SCOTUS Invokes Purcell Principle to Let Alabama Use Discriminatory Map, It’ll Be the Most Egregious Ab...
Alabama immediately appealed a lower court decision blocking it from using a racially discriminatory map Tuesday, hoping that the Supreme Court will overturn…
May 27, 2026Open source
Trump, GOP congressional map plans dealt big blows in Alabama and South Carolina
Republicans suffered setbacks in their efforts to redraw congressional maps in two southern states where they hoped to pick up additional seats this fall.
May 27, 2026Open source
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
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