Tuscaloosa closes bars after University of Alabama reports more than 500 COVID-19 cases last week
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
Marco collapses; Laura could hit the U.S. as hurricane
The two-storm combination could bring a history-making onslaught of wind and coastal flooding from Texas to Alabama, all complicated by the coronavirus pandemic, forecasters said.
The two-storm combination could bring a history-making onslaught of wind and coastal flooding from Texas to Alabama, all complicated by the coronavirus pandemic, forecasters said.
Self-proclaimed 'witch' charged with kidnapping son of missing mom Leila Cavett
An Alabama man now faces kidnapping charges in the case of missing Georgia mom Leila Cavett, one day after federal authorities arrested the suspect who claimed he was the last person to see her before she disappeared in South Florida.
An Alabama man now faces kidnapping charges in the case of missing Georgia mom Leila Cavett, one day after federal authorities arrested the suspect who claimed he was the last person to see her before she disappeared in South Florida.
'The whole church has got it': Pastor says over 40 infected with coronavirus after multi-day revival event
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
Man awaiting trial on 5 rape charges collects new rape charge while out on bond
Terrence Terrell Keeton, who told investigators he’s trying to break into the pornography industry, is facing a new rape case — just a month after being released on bond.
Terrence Terrell Keeton, who told investigators he’s trying to break into the pornography industry, is facing a new rape case — just a month after being released on bond.
Alabama Five Guys employees who reportedly refused to serve cops have been fired or suspended, restaurant says
Five Guys employees in Daphne, Ala., who reportedly denied three police officers service have been fired or suspended, the restaurant said.
Five Guys employees in Daphne, Ala., who reportedly denied three police officers service have been fired or suspended, the restaurant said.
Alabama state Senate leader says he wants ‘more people’ to contract COVID-19
Republican Sen. Del Marsh appeared to be referring to herd immunity, which public health experts say is either a long way off or perhaps unachievable.
Republican Sen. Del Marsh appeared to be referring to herd immunity, which public health experts say is either a long way off or perhaps unachievable.
8-year-old killed, 3 injured in shooting at Alabama mall
Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said the child was killed in the afternoon shooting at the Riverchase Galleria. The police chief said a girl and two adults were also hospitalized after the shooting. Authorities did not release the victims' names.
Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said the child was killed in the afternoon shooting at the Riverchase Galleria. The police chief said a girl and two adults were also hospitalized after the shooting. Authorities did not release the victims' names.
Alabama students throwing dangerous 'COVID parties,' Tuscaloosa city councilor warns
College students in Alabama who contracted the coronavirus have been attending COVID-19 parties over the past few weeks as part of a game to intentionally infect others, according to a city council member.
College students in Alabama who contracted the coronavirus have been attending COVID-19 parties over the past few weeks as part of a game to intentionally infect others, according to a city council member.
‘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.
College students in Alabama who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus organized and attended parties around Tuscaloosa.
Thomas Blanton, KKK bomber of 16th St Baptist Church, dies in prison
Thomas Edwin Blanton Jr., the last of three one-time Ku Klux Klansmen convicted of a 1963 Alabama church bombing that killed four black girls and was the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement, has died in prison, the governor’s office said Friday. He was 81.
Thomas Edwin Blanton Jr., the last of three one-time Ku Klux Klansmen convicted of a 1963 Alabama church bombing that killed four black girls and was the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement, has died in prison, the governor’s office said Friday. He was 81.
NASCAR releases image of noose found in driver Bubba Wallace’s garage after FBI found no criminality
Federal authorities said that no federal crime was committed regarding the noose.
Federal authorities said that no federal crime was committed regarding the noose.
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.
The FBI and Department of Justice are investigating the discovery of a noose found in the Talladega Superspeedway garage stall of Bubba Wallace.
NASCAR: Noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage area at Talladega
NASCAR released a statement Sunday evening confirming that a noose was found in the garage area of the #43 car at Talladega Superspeedway.
NASCAR released a statement Sunday evening confirming that a noose was found in the garage area of the #43 car at Talladega Superspeedway.
Blind voters fear loss of privacy with shift to mail voting
Blind voters fear a loss of control over their ability to cast a ballot as election officials across the U.S. plan a major expansion of voting by mail amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Blind voters fear a loss of control over their ability to cast a ballot as election officials across the U.S. plan a major expansion of voting by mail amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
A call about a shooting south of Huntsville, Ala., led sheriff’s deputies to the discovery of seven bodies late Thursday, according to reports.
Deputies investigate cross burning on bridge in Alabama
Deputies are investigating a cross burning on a bridge over Interstate 85 in Alabama.
Deputies are investigating a cross burning on a bridge over Interstate 85 in Alabama.
Graduation ceremonies draw thousands despite COVID-19 pandemic fears
Schools are taking precautions to avoid further spread of the COVID-19 virus but the numbers who plan to attend graduations is still daunting.
Schools are taking precautions to avoid further spread of the COVID-19 virus but the numbers who plan to attend graduations is still daunting.
Alabama may end ban on yoga in schools, but kids wouldn't be able to say 'namaste'
Alabama might soon allow yoga in public schools, but a ban on the word "namaste" would stay in effect.
Alabama might soon allow yoga in public schools, but a ban on the word "namaste" would stay in effect.
Alabama executes inmate convicted in killing of 3 officers
A man convicted in the 2004 killings of three police officers who were shot by another man was executed Thursday evening in Alabama.
A man convicted in the 2004 killings of three police officers who were shot by another man was executed Thursday evening in Alabama.