Attorney General Luther Strange announced the arrest of a Prattville woman for four counts of residential mortgage fraud, two counts of first-degree theft and two counts of first-degree theft by deception.
As the weather warms so do the chances of your neighborhood being targeted by unscrupulous solicitors; people who pull out all the stops to make a quick sale. Sometimes they use scare tactics.
During the summer months, consumers need to be aware of unscrupulous solicitations and pressure tactics used to try to frighten an individual into buying or upgrading security products and services that may not be needed.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:08:44 GMT
Oklahoma's devastating tornados brought back memories to the people who survived Alabama's 2011 storms and some local schools are focused on making sure children stay safe during a tornado. Both ConcordMore >>
Oklahoma's devastating tornados brought back memories to the people who survived Alabama's 2011 storms.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:36:33 GMT
Police in Huntsville say four teenagers were shot at a high school graduation party. The search is now on for the gunman. The shooting happened in the early hours Wednesday at a home on Michael Drive.More >>
Police in Huntsville say four teenagers were shot at a high school graduation party.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:24 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:24:54 GMT
While thinking about Oklahoma, some of Tuscaloosa's first responders took a walk across what was Fire Station #4. It was toppled by a tornado with them inside - two years ago. "All fourMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:45:42 GMT
State health officials say a mysterious respiratory illness has left five people hospitalized and two dead in southeast Alabama. In a statement, Alabama Department of Public Health spokeswoman Mary McIntyreMore >>
Unidentified respiratory illness kills two in south Alabama.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:17:37 GMT
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore says the court system needs more money or it will be forced to make more layoffs. Moore says he's grateful that the General Fund signed by the governor on Monday increasesMore >>
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore says the court system needs more money or it will be forced to make more layoffs. Moore says he's grateful that the General Fund signed by the governor on Monday increasesMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:36:18 GMT
State lawmakers don't expect to return to Montgomery until January, 2014. Long before then, the Alabama Accountability Act will be in place. The measure allows parents to take their children out of a failingMore >>
State lawmakers don't expect to return to Montgomery until January, 2014. Long before then, the Alabama Accountability Act will be in place.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:42:08 GMT
Pleasant Grove Police responded to a woman who was found on the side of the road near the Forest Grove Memorial Gardens cemetery Tuesday morning. A 19 year old Hueytown woman told Pleasant Grove PoliceMore >>
Police in Pleasant Grove are conducting an investigation into why a Hueytown teen was found unconscious at 5:00 AM on the side of the road with a bag over her head.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:38:10 GMT
In the aftermath of the deadly tornado outbreak in Oklahoma, many people are recounting memories from the April 27, 2011 tornadoes in Central Alabama. Kristina Osgood of Fultondale, Al. says her houseMore >>
Social media helps relatives unite in tornado aftermath.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:56:21 GMT
Two real estate investors have been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for bid rigging at public foreclosure auctions and mail fraud. Department of Justice officials said Monday that Jason Brannon,More >>
Two real estate investors have been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for bid rigging at public foreclosure auctions and mail fraud.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:38 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:38:01 GMT
Walter Maddox, mayor of the city of Tuscaloosa, is the new president of the Alabama League of Municipalities. Maddox was elected during the League's annual convention in Montgomery. Maddox is in his secondMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:26:50 GMT
Monetary donations are encouraged by The Salvation Army to help the people affected by tornadoes in Oklahoma. The money will be used to purchase specific needs for the areas rather than items or suppliesMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:04 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:04:08 GMT
The man who ran the Internal Revenue Service when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups gets called on the carpet today at a hearing on Capitol Hill. It will be the first chance lawmakers getMore >>
The former head of the IRS will testify Tuesday in front of lawmakers who want to know what he knew and why he didn't tell Congress about targeting tea party groups.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 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 >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:29:41 GMT
Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin says just because a woman wants to put her own life at risk with drugs, doesn't give her the right to endanger her unborn child. Entrekin says this must end. Women areMore >>
Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin says this must end. Women are being prosecuted for actions that endanger their unborn children.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:22:24 GMT
The Alabama Legislature has approved selling bonds to borrow $30 million to repair tornado-damaged schools. The Senate voted 26-6 Monday afternoon to give final passage to the bond legislation. The billMore >>
State legislature approves bond issue to help repair storm-damaged schools.More >>
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 2:48 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:48:50 GMT
The Alabama House has rejected Gov. Robert Bentley's proposal to delay private school tax credits for two years. The House voted 57-10 Monday to reject the governor's proposal. Now the proposal goes toMore >>
The Alabama House has rejected Gov. Robert Bentley's proposal to delay private school tax credits for two years. The House voted 57-10 Monday to reject the governor's proposal. Now the proposal goes toMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:03:28 GMT
Secretary of State John Kerry is vowing that the Obama administration will spare no expense or effort to protect U.S. diplomats serving overseas. Speaking to State Department trainees today, Kerry saidMore >>
Addressing State Department trainees Monday, John Kerry says the Obama Administration is committed to protecting U.S. diplomats oversees.More >>
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 >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:10 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:10:22 GMT
When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left of the communityMore >>
Several tornadoes struck parts of the nation's midsection Sunday, concentrating damage in central Oklahoma and Wichita, Kan. One person was killed near Shawnee, Okla., and 21 injuries were reported throughout the state.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:00:11 GMT
Motorist traveling along Interstate 65 between Baldwin County and Montgomery on Wednesday afternoon will see plenty of state troopers, National Guard personnel and state Transportation Department workers. TransportationMore >>
Motorist traveling along Interstate 65 between Baldwin County and Montgomery on Wednesday afternoon will see plenty of state troopers, National Guard personnel and state Transportation Department workers. TransportationMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:23:59 GMT
Forecasters say more severe weather could hit the nation's midsection today. Tornadoes ravaged portions of central Oklahoma Sunday, reducing portions of a mobile home park to rubble and killing a 79-year-oldMore >>
More severe weather is possible for the central United States. Forecasters are saying more tornadoes are possible.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:17:18 GMT
Birmingham State Troopers have closed Interstate 59 Southbound at MM 146 due to an accident. The single car accident happened around 3 p.m. Sunday. Lifesaver was called to the accident. The patientsMore >>
Birmingham State Troopers have closed Interstate 59 Southbound at MM 146 due to an accident.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:47 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:47:15 GMT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Lottery officials have announced winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot. The numbers drawn Saturday are: 22, 10, 13, 14, 52 and a Powerball of 11. Officials estimateMore >>
Lottery officials have announced winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:31 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:31:04 GMT
An incredible amount of rain fell on the East Alabama area Saturday morning, flooding homes and roads. It even turned Justin Lackey's farm into a lake. "Water just came up that quick. It flooded and pushedMore >>
An incredible amount of rain fell on the East Alabama area Saturday morning, flooding homes and roads. It even turned Justin Lackey's farm into a lake. More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:43:37 GMT
Escambia County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a missing 7-year-old autistic boy who was last seen Friday afternoon on Perdido Key Drive in the vicinity of the Needle Rush condos. Owen Black wasMore >>
Escambia County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a missing 7-year-old autistic boy who was last seen Friday afternoon on Perdido Key Drive in the vicinity of the Needle Rush condos.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:08:55 GMT
The controversy is over finances for an 800 MHz radio system that links emergency response agencies in Calhoun and Talladega County all on a common digital radio network. Dispatchers like Shelton GrayMore >>
911 dispatchers packed the Calhoun County 911 district board of commissioners meeting on Thursday night to find out if their job was on the line.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:59:13 GMT
By RUSSELL CONTRERASAssociated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A mother whose 4-year-old was being abducted chased the suspect down and crashed her vehicle into his car, triggering a manhunt and the arrestMore >>
A mother whose 4-year-old was being abducted chased the suspect down and crashed her vehicle into his car, triggering a manhunt and the arrest of the suspect, Albuquerque police said Thursday.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:46:20 GMT
Hurricane season is almost here. The National Hurricane Center has released its annual list of storm names. This list alternates between boy and girl names. It kicks off with "Andrea", followed by "Barry",More >>
The National Hurricane Center has released its annual list of storm names.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:42:15 GMT
The Sylacauga Police Department has recovered the body of a man who reportedly drowned at Lake Howard of the Oldfield Road in Sylacauga Tuesday. The victim, 36-year-old Steven Heath Lowery, was transportedMore >>
The Sylacauga Police Department has recovered the body of a man who reportedly drowned at Lake Howard of the Oldfield Road in Sylacauga Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:33 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:33:44 GMT
A Montgomery man has pleaded guilty to luring five women to vacant apartments and raping them in 2012. Roderikus Alloway pleaded guilty to five counts of rape and burglary, six counts of sodomy and aMore >>
Man pleads guilty in social media rape case.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:24:11 GMT
Alabama citizens will have the chance Tuesday to share how they would like to see more than $49 million dollars in pending federal disaster relief funds used in areas that suffered damage in the AprilMore >>
Informational meeting on storm recovery funds.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:21 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:21:54 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley signed Senate Bill 231, which will lead to improvements at Gulf State Park, including a lodge and meeting facility that will help attract more visitors. Improvements to Gulf StateMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley signed Senate Bill 231, which will lead to improvements at Gulf State Park, including a lodge and meeting facility that will help attract more visitors.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 11:23 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:23:23 GMT
Birmingham school campuses will look different next school year. The state has asked the board to close several school campuses. It's to get Birmingham in line with state financial requirements. MondayMore >>
Monday night, students and parents at Jones Valley Elementary learned about new changes to their campus.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:07:06 GMT
You may not be able to predict when a natural disaster will strike, but you can be prepared for the worst. Here is a list of things you need in your emergency kit:FLASHLIGHTSBATTERIESGENERATORAM BATTERY-POWEREDMore >>
Be prepared in case of a natural disaster emergency.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:55 AM EDT2013-05-23 06:55:19 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley and Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) Director Art Faulkner on Thursday will hold a hurricane preparedness workshop for all state agency directors. Hurricane season beginsMore >>
A hurricane preparedness workshop will be held Thursday for all state agency directors.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:01:36 GMT
Beginning in June, changes to regulations of parking and towing in the City of Birmingham will take affect. "For the first time in the city's history, we put regulations in place to regulate the carsMore >>
Beginning in June, changes to regulations of parking and towing in the City of Birmingham will take affect. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:58:51 GMT
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the location of missing teenager.Carrie Elizabeth Masters, 17, of Columbiana, was last seen Saturday, May 18 at approximately 1 a.m. when sheMore >>
Carrie Elizabeth Masters, 17, of Columbiana, was last seen Saturday, May 18 at approximately 1 a.m. when she left her home in a silver SUV with an unknown male.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:19 GMT
NEW YORK CITY -- Former University of Alabama Director of Athletics Mal Moore was named the winner of the College Athletic Director of the Year Award Wednesday night at the 2013 Sports Business AwardsMore >>
Former University of Alabama Director of Athletics Mal Moore was named the winner of the College Athletic Director of the Year Award Wednesday night at the 2013 Sports Business Awards banquet.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:07:15 GMT
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - Brian Anderson scored on a wild pitch in the 10th inning to give Arkansas a 2-1 victory over Mississippi in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Wednesday. AndersonMore >>
Brian Anderson scored on a wild pitch in the 10th inning to give Arkansas a 2-1 victory over Mississippi.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:06:11 GMT
BY Sean Cartell, SEC Digital Network HOOVER, Ala. -- Ninth-seeded Texas A&M launched three home runs Wednesday to knock off top-seeded Vanderbilt, 5-0, in the Southeastern Conference Baseball TournamentMore >>
Ninth-seeded Texas A&M launched three home runs Wednesday to knock off top-seeded Vanderbilt.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:57:16 GMT
ATHENS, Ga. -- The No. 2 Alabama women's golf team shot a 4-under-par round of 284 in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Championships Wednesday on the par-72, 6,372-yard University of Georgia Golf Course. TheMore >>
The No. 2 Alabama women's golf team shot a 4-under-par round of 284 in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Championships.More >>
