Thursday, May 23 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:52:26 GMT
Boy Scouts of America will end its ban on gay scouts. But openly gay leaders are still not allowed. The ban was struck down with more than sixty percent of the vote. A spokesperson for the Greater AlabamaMore >>
Boy Scouts of America will end its ban on gay scouts. But openly gay leaders are still not allowed. The ban was struck down with more than sixty percent of the vote. None of those votes came from Alabama delegates.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:34:28 GMT
Multiple train cars derailed Thursday afternoon near Bear Creek in north Alabama.The Marion County Sheriff's Office reports that there the nearby areas are not in any danger "that they're aware of" atMore >>
Multiple train cars derailed Thursday afternoon near Bear Creek in Marion County.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:26:09 GMT
Republican U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner, of Mobile, has announced his resignation from Congress to take a top job at the University of Alabama. Bonner, a congressman since 2003, is a member of the House AppropriationsMore >>
U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner retiring form Congress for university job.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:03:33 GMT
A new Census report shows Auburn is among the fastest growing cities in the country with more than 50,000 people. The estimate released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau shows Auburn ranked 14th inMore >>
Auburn makes list of country's fastest-growing cities.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:15:30 GMT
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Houston County Health Department have determined that the cause of a respiratory illness cluster in southeast Alabama was a combination of influenzaMore >>
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Houston County Health Department have determined that the cause of a respiratory illness cluster in southeast Alabama was a combination of influenzaMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:13:43 GMT
A Lifesaver Helicopter was called to the scene of an accident involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in Gardendale Thursday.The accident happened just after 4 p.m. near the intersection of Mt. Olive RoadMore >>
A Lifesaver Helicopter was called to the scene of an accident involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in Gardendale Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:57:48 GMT
A Bessemer elementary school physical education teacher is among those accused of being involved with a drug trafficking conspiracy that brought approximately $5 million worth of heroin and cocaine toMore >>
A Bessemer elementary school physical education teacher is among those accused of being involved with a drug trafficking conspiracy that brought approximately $5 million worth of heroin and cocaine to the Birmingham area in less than a year.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:33:19 GMT
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has expanded by two. Earlier this month, deputies traveled to South Carolina to pick up a veteran Marine Corp K9. Last year, the sheriff's office K9 unit learned severalMore >>
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has expanded its force by two.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:13:17 GMT
Paul Finebaum, a longtime staple on the radio airwaves in Birmingham, is making a move to Charlotte, North Carolina to host a new show with the SEC Network and ESPN.The former award-winning columnist forMore >>
Paul Finebaum, a longtime staple on the radio airwaves in Birmingham, is making a move to Charlotte, North Carolina to host a new show with the SEC Network and ESPN.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:16:10 GMT
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in southwest Birmingham Thursday.According to Sgt. Johnny Williams, a fight between two men led to a fatal shooting at a home in the 700 block ofMore >>
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in southwest Birmingham Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:44:42 GMT
An Etowah County woman has been arrested and charged with chemical endangerment of a child, according to Sheriff Todd Entrekin. Jennifer Wheat, of Gadsden, has been arrested and charged with one countMore >>
Etowah County Sheriff's Office arrests woman after she admitted to ingesting cocaine while she was pregnant.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:56:10 GMT
Americans' overall health is not improving much. A new government report shows about six in 10 people are either overweight or obese and large numbers are engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking,More >>
Americans' overall health is not improving much.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:18:18 GMT
Tis the season. 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 andMore >>
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.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:05 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:05:35 GMT
Boy Scouts of America leaders are meeting in Texas to vote on whether or not to change the long standing ban on openly gay Boy Scouts. The two day meeting of 1,400 local Boys Scout leaders begins Wednesday andMore >>
At the conclusion of a two meeting in Texas, Boy Scouts of America leaders will vote on whether or not change will be made to the long standing ban on openly gay boys in the Scouts.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:01 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:01:32 GMT
The Anniston Army Depot is honoring America's veterans.There will be a ceremony starting at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the Ft. Mclellan Cemetery. There will be a wreath-laying and flag placing onMore >>
The Anniston Army Depot is honoring America's veterans.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 7:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:52:30 GMT
BY SEAN CARTELL, SEC Digital NetworkHOOVER, Ala. -- Second-seeded LSU scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning Wednesday and cruised to a 3-0 win against seventh-seeded Alabama in the SoutheasternMore >>
Second-seeded LSU scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning Wednesday and cruised to a 3-0 win against seventh-seeded Alabama in the Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:53:05 GMT
Hale County's sheriff's office has arrested an Akron accused of shooting a man then killing his wife. District Attorney Michael Jackson tells ABC 33/40...53 year old Charles Miles shot and killedMore >>
The Hale County's Sheriff's Office has arrested an Akron man accused of shooting a man then killing his wife.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 >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:18:18 GMT
Tis the season. 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 andMore >>
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.More >>
Officials say three women, a man, a toddler and an unborn baby who were slain last October near the Tennessee-Alabama border were the victims of a dispute over drug dealing.More >>
Officials say three women, a man, a toddler and an unborn baby who were slain last October near the Tennessee-Alabama border were the victims of a dispute over drug dealing.More >>
Alabama health officials say a cluster of respiratory illnesses in southeast Alabama has increased to 10, but they are closing their investigation. State Health Officer Don Williamson said today the cases are unrelated and...More >>
The sentence a juvenile who has been convicted of capital murder should receive is currently up in the air. That's because of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling and failure of the Alabama Legislature to deal with...More >>
The sentence a juvenile who has been convicted of capital murder should receive is currently up in the air. That's because of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling and failure of the Alabama Legislature to deal with the...More >>
A year after thousands danced to the tunes of Jimmy Buffett at the May 22, 2012, opening of the Margaritaville Casino, crowds have thinned and management has changed.More >>
A year after thousands danced to the tunes of Jimmy Buffett at the May 22, 2012, opening of the Margaritaville Casino, crowds have thinned and management has changed.More >>
Alabama health officials investigating a cluster of respiratory illnesses say the total has increased to 10, but they are closing the investigation.More >>
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer Health officials say lab tests have ruled out any unusual germ as the cause of nine mysterious illnesses in Alabama.More >>
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer Health officials say lab tests have ruled out any unusual germ as the cause of nine mysterious illnesses in Alabama.More >>
Jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial resume deliberations Thursday after they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time...More >>
The jury in Jodi Arias' trial was dismissed Thursday after failing to reach a unanimous decision on whether the woman they convicted of murdering her one-time boyfriend should be sentenced to life or death in a case that...More >>
Two hundred American former prisoners of war who were taken captive during the Vietnam War are arriving in Southern California to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their release.More >>
U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Doug Burns was on a night reconnaissance mission searching for enemy trucks when he was shot down by anti-aircraft fire and taken prisoner during the Vietnam War.More >>
The head of the European golf tour has apologized for using the term "colored" during a live television interview in which he was reacting to the spat between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia.More >>
The head of the European golf tour apologized for using the term "colored" during a live television interview Thursday in which he was reacting to the spat between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia.More >>
However Anthony Weiner does when the polls close, he's certain to add drama to the most competitive New York City mayor's race in more than a decade.More >>
Anthony Weiner set out to reintroduce himself to voters Thursday as he embarked on a mayoral bid after leaving Congress in a sexting scandal. He found a much more supportive reception in his first campaign stop than he did...More >>
With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years.More >>
In some early versions of a story May 22 about damage estimates from the tornado in Moore, Okla., The Associated Press misspelled the name of the city's mayor. He is Glenn Lewis, not Glen.More >>
Amid lingering concerns about his national security policies, President Barack Obama is outlining measures to clarify the deadly use of drones against terror suspects.More >>
President Barack Obama sought Thursday to advance the U.S. beyond the unrelenting war effort of the past dozen years, defining a narrower terror threat from smaller networks and homegrown extremists rather than the grandiose...More >>
Three days of congressional hearings about the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups have lawmakers looking for ways to widen an investigation that has so far been largely...More >>
Moving quickly to stem a raging controversy, the new acting head of the Internal Revenue Service started cleaning house Thursday by replacing the supervisor who oversaw agents involved in targeting tea party groups.More >>
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations...More >>
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and...More >>
Two hundred American former prisoners of war who were taken captive during the Vietnam War are arriving in Southern California to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their release.More >>
U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Doug Burns was on a night reconnaissance mission searching for enemy trucks when he was shot down by anti-aircraft fire and taken prisoner during the Vietnam War.More >>
However Anthony Weiner does when the polls close, he's certain to add drama to the most competitive New York City mayor's race in more than a decade.More >>
Anthony Weiner set out to reintroduce himself to voters Thursday as he embarked on a mayoral bid after leaving Congress in a sexting scandal. He found a much more supportive reception in his first campaign stop than he did...More >>
Amid lingering concerns about his national security policies, President Barack Obama is outlining measures to clarify the deadly use of drones against terror suspects.More >>
President Barack Obama sought Thursday to advance the U.S. beyond the unrelenting war effort of the past dozen years, defining a narrower terror threat from smaller networks and homegrown extremists rather than the grandiose...More >>
Three days of congressional hearings about the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups have lawmakers looking for ways to widen an investigation that has so far been largely...More >>
Moving quickly to stem a raging controversy, the new acting head of the Internal Revenue Service started cleaning house Thursday by replacing the supervisor who oversaw agents involved in targeting tea party groups.More >>
Contraception coverage by for-profit companies faces a prominent test in Denver.More >>
In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that...More >>
A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.More >>
A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.More >>
Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.More >>
Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.More >>
One mistake by a clumsy crane operator caused a 10-hour blackout over about a third of Vietnam, exposing the fragility of the nation's power grid.More >>
One mistake by a clumsy crane operator caused a 10-hour blackout over about a third of Vietnam, exposing the fragility of the nation's power grid.More >>
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.More >>
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.More >>
Jurors have sided with billionaire Donald Trump and against an 87-year-old grandmother who took him to court alleging that the "Apprentice" star cheated her in a skyscraper condo deal.More >>
An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday, she lost.More >>
Researchers examining the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut say they have found no statistically significant elevations in the rate of cancer among workers.More >>
An 11-year study of the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney in the state ended Thursday with university researchers saying they found no statistically significant elevations in the rate...More >>
Procter & Gamble says it is replacing CEO Bob McDonald with former CEO A.G. Lafley, effective immediately.More >>
Procter & Gamble is bringing back former CEO A.G. Lafley, a 33-year industry veteran, to its top post in a surprise move as the world's largest consumer goods maker tries to improve its results globally.More >>
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer The run-up in stock prices this year could tempt even the most hands-off investor to wade into their 401(k) and make some changes.More >>
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer The run-up in stock prices this year could tempt even the most hands-off investor to wade into their 401(k) and make some changes.More >>
Jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial resume deliberations Thursday after they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time...More >>
The jury in Jodi Arias' trial was dismissed Thursday after failing to reach a unanimous decision on whether the woman they convicted of murdering her one-time boyfriend should be sentenced to life or death in a case that...More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:48 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:48:47 GMT
They say timing is everything. Birmingham's timing in working to return the magic to the magic city may be just about perfect. For the second consecutive year census numbers show big cities grew fasterMore >>
They say timing is everything. Birmingham's timing in working to return the magic to the magic city may be just about perfect. For the second consecutive year census numbers show big cities grew faster than did the suburbs.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:16:10 GMT
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in southwest Birmingham Thursday.According to Sgt. Johnny Williams, a fight between two men led to a fatal shooting at a home in the 700 block ofMore >>
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in southwest Birmingham Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:49:21 GMT
Packed up and headed west, Refuel Ministries is Oklahoma bound. About 10 volunteers are traveling with boxes and coolers filled with food to serve those who lost everything in Monday's tornado. "I'mMore >>
Volunteers are headed to Oklahoma to help those in need, while the city of Birmingham collects donations for victims.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:34:28 GMT
Multiple train cars derailed Thursday afternoon near Bear Creek in north Alabama.The Marion County Sheriff's Office reports that there the nearby areas are not in any danger "that they're aware of" atMore >>
Multiple train cars derailed Thursday afternoon near Bear Creek in Marion County.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:13:43 GMT
A Lifesaver Helicopter was called to the scene of an accident involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in Gardendale Thursday.The accident happened just after 4 p.m. near the intersection of Mt. Olive RoadMore >>
A Lifesaver Helicopter was called to the scene of an accident involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in Gardendale Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:57:48 GMT
A Bessemer elementary school physical education teacher is among those accused of being involved with a drug trafficking conspiracy that brought approximately $5 million worth of heroin and cocaine toMore >>
A Bessemer elementary school physical education teacher is among those accused of being involved with a drug trafficking conspiracy that brought approximately $5 million worth of heroin and cocaine to the Birmingham area in less than a year.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:33:19 GMT
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has expanded by two. Earlier this month, deputies traveled to South Carolina to pick up a veteran Marine Corp K9. Last year, the sheriff's office K9 unit learned severalMore >>
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has expanded its force by two.More >>
