Spotlights bore down on massive piles of shredded cinder block, insulation and metal as crews worked through the night lifting bricks and parts of collapsed walls where a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City...
Gov. Robert Bentley has signed the state General Fund budget and state education budget into law. The governor's press secretary, Jennifer Ardis, announced Monday night that Bentley had signed both of
State legislators pass school security and a gun bill and a disagreement put the Governor and the Legislature at odds on the Alabama Accountability Act.
The people of Alabama can identify first-hand with those who have suffered such a devastating loss. We understand how painful it is to lose friends, neighbors and loved ones. We understand the challenges of a massive recovery and rebuilding effort. We will stand with the people of Oklahoma in the coming days, weeks, months and years.
The Alabama Legislature is making it easier to prosecute people who abuse, neglect or financially exploit senior citizens. The House and Senate passed different versions of the bill earlier in the Senate and then agreed on...More >>
Alabama basketball coach Anthony Grant has promoted Antoine Pettway to assistant coach and elevated John Brannen to associate head coach. Grant also announced the hiring of strength and conditioning coach Lou DeNeen on...More >>
Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.More >>
Spotlights bore down on massive piles of shredded cinder block, insulation and metal as crews worked through the night lifting bricks and parts of collapsed walls where a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City...More >>
President Barack Obama will be meeting with his disaster response team, including Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, on Tuesday before delivering a statement on the devastating tornado that tore through...More >>
President Barack Obama will be meeting with his disaster response team, including Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, on Tuesday before delivering a statement on the devastating tornado that tore through the...More >>
The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside a suburban Oklahoma City church, listening intently as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off - survivors of...More >>
The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside a suburban Oklahoma City church, listening as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off - survivors of a deadly tornado...More >>
As soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV, I had to leave the office right away. I had photographed about a dozen tornados in my decade in Oklahoma and if I didn't get into my car before the funnel cloud swept...More >>
I left the office as soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV. I had photographed about a dozen twisters before in the past decade, and knew that if I didn't get in my car before the funnel cloud hit, it would be too...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:09 AM EDT2013-05-21 07:09:16 GMT
The leader of Jefferson County's largest physicians group will speak at a community forum about why the new indigent healthcare system at Cooper Green is failing poor patients and how it could increaseMore >>
A community forum will be held Tuesday night to discuss the new Cooper Green Indigent Healthcare System.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:55:54 GMT
Toomer's for Tuscaloosa and 95.3 The Bear in Tuscaloosa will collect gift cards and much needed items at the Wal-Mart and Chick Fil A in Northport. Other areas in the area will also have drop spotsMore >>
Several drop spots set up to help Oklahoma tornado survivors.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:11:42 GMT
On Friday, May 24th, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will launch a "Congress in Your Community" town hall meeting tour through Jefferson County to provide an opportunity for residents of the 7th CongressionalMore >>
On Friday, May 24th, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will launch a "Congress in Your Community" town hall meeting tour through Jefferson County to provide an opportunity for residents of the 7th CongressionalMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:19:46 GMT
A federal judge Monday sentenced a former museum security guard to more than eight years in prison for receiving and possessing child pornography. U.S. District Judge C. Lynwood Smith, Jr. sentenced LoydMore >>
A federal judge Monday sentenced a former museum security guard to more than eight years in prison for receiving and possessing child pornography.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:56:48 GMT
Bessemer Police investigating a shooting into an occupied vehicle, where a 4-year-old child was shot. Investigators say the shooting happened Sunday afternoon in the 3600 block of Jaybird Road in BrightonMore >>
Bessemer Police investigating a shooting into an occupied vehicle, where a 4-year-old child was shot.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:55:54 GMT
Toomer's for Tuscaloosa and 95.3 The Bear in Tuscaloosa will collect gift cards and much needed items at the Wal-Mart and Chick Fil A in Northport. Other areas in the area will also have drop spotsMore >>
Several drop spots set up to help Oklahoma tornado survivors.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:47:12 GMT
The Alabama Center for Real Estate says residential home sales spiked significantly last month compared to April home sales in previous years. They were up 43 percent over last year, but 80 percentMore >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:53:15 GMT
One person is dead Saturday after a police chase ended with a head-on collision in Tuscaloosa.According to the Tuscaloosa Police Department, the male suspect fleeing from officers died in the two-vehicleMore >>
One person is dead Saturday after a police chase ended with a head-on collision in Tuscaloosa.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:33:05 GMT
By JOHN ZENORAP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Nick Saban's scowling face now greets fans coming into the state of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and a box of his cherished oatmeal cream pies restsMore >>
Nick Saban's scowling face now greets fans coming into the state of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and a box of his cherished oatmeal cream pies rests at his feet.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:06:23 GMT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- In a back-and-forth affair the Alabama softball team held off Western Kentucky, 7-6, Saturday afternoon in day two of the NCAA Softball Tuscaloosa Regional at Rhoads Stadium. WithMore >>
In a back-and-forth affair the Alabama softball team held off Western Kentucky, 7-6, Saturday afternoon in day two of the NCAA Softball Tuscaloosa Regional.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:27 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:27:11 GMT
Gov. Robert Bentley has signed the state General Fund budget and state education budget into law. The governor's press secretary, Jennifer Ardis, announced Monday night that Bentley had signed both ofMore >>
Gov. Robert Bentley has signed the state General Fund budget and state education budget into law. The governor's press secretary, Jennifer Ardis, announced Monday night that Bentley had signed both ofMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:56:59 GMT
State legislators end their session at midnight. School security and a gun bill were on the table and a disagreement put the Governor and the Legislature at odds on the Alabama Accountability Act. Today,More >>
State legislators pass school security and a gun bill and a disagreement put the Governor and the Legislature at odds on the Alabama Accountability Act.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:55:54 GMT
Toomer's for Tuscaloosa and 95.3 The Bear in Tuscaloosa will collect gift cards and much needed items at the Wal-Mart and Chick Fil A in Northport. Other areas in the area will also have drop spotsMore >>
Several drop spots set up to help Oklahoma tornado survivors.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:54:30 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley issued a statement following the deadly tornado that struck Oklahoma on Monday afternoon. "Dianne and I are offering prayers of support for everyone in Oklahoma. The people ofMore >>
The people of Alabama can identify first-hand with those who have suffered such a devastating loss. We understand how painful it is to lose friends, neighbors and loved ones. We understand the challenges of a massive recovery and rebuilding effort. We will stand with the people of Oklahoma in the coming days, weeks, months and years.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:01:27 GMT
The Republican majority in the Alabama Legislature has handed the Republican governor a major defeat by rejecting his proposal to delay the start of private school tax credits for two years. The HouseMore >>
Legislature kills amendment calling for delay to school tax credits.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:55:54 GMT
Toomer's for Tuscaloosa and 95.3 The Bear in Tuscaloosa will collect gift cards and much needed items at the Wal-Mart and Chick Fil A in Northport. Other areas in the area will also have drop spotsMore >>
Several drop spots set up to help Oklahoma tornado survivors.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:10:20 GMT
Two Etowah County women have been arrested and charged with chemical endangerment of a child. Tiffanie Angelia Mitchell, 23, of Gadsden, was arrested on May 6 and is charged with one count of chemicalMore >>
Two Etowah County women have been arrested and charged with chemical endangerment of a child. Tiffanie Angelia Mitchell, 23, of Gadsden, was arrested on May 6 and is charged with one count of chemicalMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:36:32 GMT
Lots of smiles, hugs and kisses will make this Monday afternoon memorable for the families of returning members of the Alabama Army National Guard's 1/167th Infantry Battalion and subordinate units. TheMore >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:46:06 GMT
The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency has released a list of flooded roads and structures due to heavy rains overnight and Saturday morning.The Pell City Community Center experienced significantMore >>
The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency has released a list of flooded roads and structures due to heavy rains overnight and Saturday morning.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:17:33 GMT
An inmate is on the loose in Etowah County. The Sheriff's department says an inmate kitchen worker escaped the Etowah County Detention Center (ECDC) Friday morning. Justin Wade Hopkins, 30, escaped fromMore >>
The Etowah County Sheriff's Office says an inmate kitchen worker escaped the Etowah County Detention Center Friday morning. More >>
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than 2 days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.More >>
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days - 384 times, up and around - bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park...More >>
An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song...More >>
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from...More >>
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.More >>
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:33 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:33:39 GMT
The Pisgah softball team rolled to its eighth state championship after taking down Winfield in Class 3A and Hayden grabbed its first Class 5A title in the AHSAA Tournament Saturday at Montgomery's LagoonMore >>
The Pisgah softball team rolled to its eighth state championship after taking down Winfield in Class 3A and Hayden grabbed its first Class 5A title in the AHSAA Tournament Saturday.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:14:17 GMT
The Pelham High School baseball team swept Hewitt-Trussville 2-0 to win the AHSAA Class 6A state championship Saturday in Montgomery.The Panthers (28-13) claimed the school's first state baseball titleMore >>
The Pelham High School baseball team swept Hewitt-Trussville 2-0 to win the AHSAA Class 6A state championship Saturday in Montgomery.More >>
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
Russia's point man on Syria and on its relations with the U.S. is turning his attention toward a subject close to Russian hearts - alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.More >>
Russia's point man on Syria and on its relations with the U.S. on Tuesday turned his attention toward a subject close to Russian hearts - alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.More >>
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74.More >>
By CHRIS TALBOTT and HILLEL ITALIE AP Entertainment Writers Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's...More >>
Fans know her as the sweet schoolgirl in the 2011 blockbuster "You Are the Apple of My Eye." Now, they can take a closer look at Michelle Chen through her first love: music.More >>
Fans know her as the sweet schoolgirl in the 2011 blockbuster "You Are the Apple of My Eye." Now, they can take a closer look at Michelle Chen through her first love: music.More >>
Actor Sean Penn is urging the U.S. government to pressure Bolivia to free an American businessman jailed there since 2011.More >>
Actor Sean Penn on Monday urged the U.S. government to pressure Bolivia to free an American businessman detained without charge since 2011 in a case that has drawn accusations he was the victim of corrupt local prosecutors.More >>
An accounting executive for AEG Live LLC says the company spent $24 million producing Michael Jackson's ill-fated "This Is It" concerts.More >>
Michael Jackson's doctor was not the only person working on the singer's ill-fated "This Is It" tour without a fully executed contract, a corporate attorney for concert promoter AEG Live LLC testified Monday.More >>