Franklin County woman calls 911, admits to fatally shooting husband
A woman is charged with murder after deputies found her husband dead from a gunshot wound in Franklin County on Sunday.
May 11, 2026Open source
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ACMS math students take home top prize
Alexander City Middle School math teacher Teresa Franklin couldn’t be any prouder of four of her students.
May 8, 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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Agriplex outdoor learning, kitchen courses on the horizon
The North Alabama Agriplex still has several spots left to register for its upcoming round of summer programs for anyone looking for a fun way to spend an af...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Navy sailor dies in Monday crash on I-65 near Dodge City
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:05 a.m. Monday, June 8, has claimed the life of a Navy sailor. According to the Alabama Law Enforcem...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Rock the South rescheduled to Oct. 1-4 due to weather conditions
Due to unprecedented amounts of rainfall across the state of Alabama this past week, the City of Decatur and organizers of Rock the South music festival toda...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel
A federal judge has permanently blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas, declaring the method violates the ban on cruel and unusual punish...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
U.S. federal judge blocks Alabama from executing inmate with nitrogen gas, rules method unconstitutionally...
U.S. federal judge blocks Alabama from executing inmate with nitrogen gas, rules method unconstitutionally cruel.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Days before Alabama execution, federal court orders new hearing
A three judge panel said the ruling that the nitrogen gas protocol that Alabama has used creates a serious risk of serious harm.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Auburn University trustees dissolve faculty senate, take more direct curricula control
Auburn’s decision came a few months after the Alabama Legislature passed HB 580 putting limits on the powers of faculty senates.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
US appeals court raises concerns about Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for executions
The execution method, first used in 2024 by the state of Alabama, involves strapping a respirator to the person’s face and replacing breathable air with pu...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
US appeals court raises concerns about Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for executions
The execution method, first used in 2024 by the state of Alabama, involves strapping a respirator to the person’s face and replacing breathable air with pu...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Alabama reaches College World Series for the first time since 1999
TUSCALOOSA- A 27-year wait got even longer after a weather postponement, but Alabama baseball is heading back to Omaha.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Tracking less rain and more heat through midweek
Chief Meteorologist and Severe Weather Expert Jeff Castle is no stranger to North Alabama weather. Prior to joining the WAAY 31 Stormtracker Weather Team in...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Federal appeals court orders more scrutiny of Alabama's nitrogen gas execution method
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas to put prisoners to death needs more study of whether it violates a constitutional...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Alabama investment group plans redevelopment of 2 long-vacant Montgomery properties
According to Leitman Perlman, the purchase is part of an ongoing effort by Noble Investments to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood and promote long-term...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Peak tomato season arrives in Alabama with help from recent rain
Recent rains have recharged the fields, and store owners say the tomatoes are showing it.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
US appeals court raises concerns about Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for executions
The execution method, first used in 2024 by the state of Alabama, involves strapping a respirator to the person’s face and replacing breathable air with pu...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
US appeals court raises concerns about Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for executions
The execution method, first used in 2024 by the state of Alabama, involves strapping a respirator to the person’s face and replacing breathable air with pu...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Alabama is headed back to Omaha for first time in 27 years
Alabama Baseball advanced to the Men’s College World Series for the first time since 1999 with the sweep over St. Johns.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Execution days away for man convicted of 1998 double murder
An Alabama inmate is scheduled to die June 11. However, supporters in front of the State Capitol Monday said his case deserves a second look.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Agriplex outdoor learning, kitchen courses on the horizon
The North Alabama Agriplex still has several spots left to register for its upcoming round of summer programs for anyone looking for a fun way to spend an af...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Navy sailor dies in Monday crash on I-65 near Dodge City
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:05 a.m. Monday, June 8, has claimed the life of a Navy sailor. According to the Alabama Law Enforcem...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Rock the South rescheduled to Oct. 1-4 due to weather conditions
Due to unprecedented amounts of rainfall across the state of Alabama this past week, the City of Decatur and organizers of Rock the South music festival toda...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel
A federal judge has permanently blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas, declaring the method violates the ban on cruel and unusual punish...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
U.S. federal judge blocks Alabama from executing inmate with nitrogen gas, rules method unconstitutionally...
U.S. federal judge blocks Alabama from executing inmate with nitrogen gas, rules method unconstitutionally cruel.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Days before Alabama execution, federal court orders new hearing
A three judge panel said the ruling that the nitrogen gas protocol that Alabama has used creates a serious risk of serious harm.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Auburn University trustees dissolve faculty senate, take more direct curricula control
Auburn’s decision came a few months after the Alabama Legislature passed HB 580 putting limits on the powers of faculty senates.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
US appeals court raises concerns about Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for executions
The execution method, first used in 2024 by the state of Alabama, involves strapping a respirator to the person’s face and replacing breathable air with pu...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
US appeals court raises concerns about Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for executions
The execution method, first used in 2024 by the state of Alabama, involves strapping a respirator to the person’s face and replacing breathable air with pu...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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