Ala. dad charged in baby’s death hours after public plea for missing son’s return
Roughly two hours after pleading with the public for help finding the missing newborn, authorities arrested Caleb Michael Whisnand Sr. for the child’s death.
Shelter searching for people who abandoned dog with chain embedded in neck
The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter shared video showing two people abandoning a dog with a chain embedded in her neck outside of the shelter. (Warning, graphic photos in this story may be distressing.)
Tornado rips through Alabama, killing 1 and causing 'significant damage'
The tornado in Alabama damaged businesses, homes, knocked out power, and blocked roads in the Fultondale area of Jefferson County.
Thousands of Alabama fans pack streets celebrating Crimson Tide win despite COVID-19 warnings
Thousands of maskless Alabama fans partied Monday night in the streets of Tuscaloosa after Crimson Tide’s national championship win, despite coronavirus warnings from several officials.
Alabama's Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years
Alabama's DeVonta Smith became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 29 seasons Tuesday night, breaking the monopoly quarterbacks have had on college football's most prestigious award by beating out three of them.
Soldier faces murder charge for ordering girlfriend’s son out of car on busy highway as punishment
An active-duty soldier is facing criminal charges after his girlfriend’s 5-year-old son was struck and killed on a busy highway in Alabama after he allegedly forced the child to get out of the car in the rain and after dark as punishment.
Days before the Iron Bowl, Alabama coach Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19
Alabama coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19 just days before the Iron Bowl.
‘It makes no sense’: Alabama college students hold COVID-19 parties with payout to first infected person
College students in Alabama who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus organized and attended parties around Tuscaloosa.
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.
Alabama shooting leaves 7 dead, authorities say
A call about a shooting south of Huntsville, Ala., led sheriff’s deputies to the discovery of seven bodies late Thursday, according to reports.
Preschooler passes away due to flu complications
"She was the star in our families solar system," her father wrote on Facebook.
91-year-old who works out 3 times a week in his overalls at the gym inspires others to 'get started'
Lloyd Black of Alabama said he started going to the gym after simple tasks became hard. He now goes three times a week.
Teen accused of killing mother, twin 13-year-old brothers
An Alabama teen allegedly stabbed his mom and 2 brothers to death and then went off to school as if nothing had happened.
Children removed from Alabama home after allegedly being locked in cages, authorities say
Investigators learned the children had been locked in the cages on "multiple occasions," according to authorities.
Alabama man charged with abusing baby who had 22 broken ribs
A 19-year-old Alabama man was charged with aggravated child abuse after his infant daughter was found with 22 broken ribs, a broken arm and a broken leg.
Federal judge blocks Alabama's tough abortion law
The law would have made the procedure a felony at any stage of pregnancy in almost all cases.
McKamey Manor: Haunted house requires 40-page waiver, offers patrons $20K if they can handle 10+ hours
Haunted Houses are a staple of spooky season, but one “extreme haunted experience” pushes people to their limits and requires patrons to sign a 40-page waiver, create a safe word and pass a physical exam.
Body of missing Alabama girl found; 2 being charged
Investigators searching through garbage found the body of a 3-year-old girl who was missing more than a week, and authorities are charging two people with murder, police said Tuesday.
Search for abducted 3-year-old Alabama girl enters day 5
Police in Birmingham spent day five of the search for abducted 3-year-old Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney searching the housing complex from where she was taken Saturday while attending a birthday party.
Records: 10-year-old girl, fought off attempted rapist in Alabama
Court records say a 10-year-old Alabama girl fought off a man trying to rape her by kicking him in the groin.