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 >>
Pretoria, South Africa -
Oscar
Pistorius says he shot his girlfriend to death by mistake, thinking she was a
robber. Chief magistrate Desmond Nair saw
differently. Nair ruled that Pistorius
will be prosecuted under the charge of premeditated murder.
The
double amputee said in an affidavit read by his lawyer at his bail hearing
Tuesday that he felt vulnerable because he did not have on his prosthetic legs
when he pumped bullets into the locked bathroom door.
Then he
realized that model Reeva Steenkamp was not in his bed. He says "It filled
me with horror and fear."
He put on
his legs, then smashed the bathroom door down with a cricket bat to find
Steenkamp shot inside.
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 >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:22 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:22:26 GMT
According to Alabama Power, heavy and unexpected rains have tipped water levels at Logan Martin and Harris lakes over its normal summer pools and are affecting spillway operations. Lake Reports: LoganMore >>
According to Alabama Power, heavy and unexpected rains have tipped water levels at Logan Martin and Harris lakes over its normal summer pools and are affecting spillway operations.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:11 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:11:37 GMT
Heavy rains overnight an continued rainfall Saturday morning resulted in serious flash flooding across the eastern half of central Alabama and more could occur as showers and thunderstorms move throughMore >>
Heavy rains overnight an continued rainfall Saturday morning resulted in serious flash flooding across the eastern half of central Alabama. See photos and video of the flooding. 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 >>
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 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 >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:39:48 GMT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday.A native of Fairmont, WV, Saban has been theMore >>
University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:40:31 GMT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Director of Athletics Bill Battle formally introduced Kristy Curry as the next head women's basketball coach for The University of Alabama on Thursday in a press conference in theMore >>
Director of Athletics Bill Battle formally introduced Kristy Curry as the next head women's basketball coach for the University of Alabama Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:10:21 GMT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The Alabama softball team (42-13) is making its 15th trip to the NCAA Tournament as the Crimson Tide will host the Tuscaloosa Regional this weekend at Rhoads Stadium. UA is hostingMore >>
The Alabama softball team is making its 15th trip to the NCAA Tournament as the Crimson Tide will host the Tuscaloosa Regional this weekend at Rhoads Stadium.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 >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:25:44 GMT
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a flood warning in Jefferson and Shelby Counties until late Sunday night due to rising waters in the Cahaba River.The upper Cahaba River drainage basinMore >>
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a flood warning in Jefferson and Shelby Counties until late Sunday night due to rising waters in the Cahaba River.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:33:41 GMT
A 68-year-old woman has died after the vehicle she was driving Friday night crashed into Star Lake in Hoover.Hoover police and fire responded to a report of a submerged vehicle at around 9:30 p.m. A rescueMore >>
A 68-year-old woman has died after the vehicle she was driving Friday night crashed into Star Lake in Hoover.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:11 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:11:37 GMT
Heavy rains overnight an continued rainfall Saturday morning resulted in serious flash flooding across the eastern half of central Alabama and more could occur as showers and thunderstorms move throughMore >>
Heavy rains overnight an continued rainfall Saturday morning resulted in serious flash flooding across the eastern half of central Alabama. See photos and video of the flooding. More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:28 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:28:39 GMT
Students who didn't get the chance to go to prom 50 years ago got their prom Friday night. Organizers began setting up the Boutwell Auditorium around 2pm for the 300 plus attendees. The 1963 prom wasMore >>
The Alumni of 10 former black high schools in Birmingham are making a journey back in time to prom. More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:03:59 GMT
By JOHN ZENORAP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs is adamant that the football program and overall department will rebound from a rough year and that he'll be aroundMore >>
Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs is adamant that the football program and overall department will rebound from a rough year and that he'll be around to enjoy the resurgence.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:26:54 GMT
The SEC and the Big 12 conferences will tip off the first SEC/Big 12 Challenge this Fall. The inter-conference games begin November 14 with Alabama playing host to Texas Tech. Auburn travels to IowaMore >>
The SEC/Big 12 Challenge tips off this fall.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:52 AM EDT2013-05-14 12:52:35 GMT
A six-person committee has completed a review of Auburn's athletic department. Committee member Mac Crawford said Monday the review found that the department is "in good shape" overall. He says the committeeMore >>
A six-person committee has completed a review of Auburn's athletic department.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:39:10 GMT
Auburn, Ala. -- Tina Deese, who has led the Auburn softball program for the last 17 seasons, has been dismissed as head coach, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Wednesday. "I deeply appreciateMore >>
Tina Deese, who has led the Auburn softball program for the last 17 seasons, has been dismissed as head coach, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-08 23:13:19 GMT
Hal Baird will return to the diamond at this month's SEC Baseball Tournament. The programs all-time wins leader will be a part of this year's SEC Legends class. Baird coached Auburn for 16 seasons (1985-2000)More >>
Hal Baird will return to the diamond at this month's SEC Baseball Tournament.More >>
Gov. Robert Bentley is spending the weekend trying to round up legislative support for his proposal to delay Alabama's new private school tax credits for two years.More >>
Gov. Robert Bentley is spending the weekend trying to round up legislative support for his proposal to delay Alabama's new private school tax credits for two years.More >>
Authorities say a man shot in the groin at an Alabama hunting camp may have been mistaken for wild game. The Tuscaloosa County sheriff's homicide unit is investigating the shooting early Saturday, which sent a...More >>
No tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game so the jackpot rolled over to $550,000, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.More >>
No tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game so the jackpot rolled over to $550,000, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.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 >>
An Australian politician says he's learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.More >>
An Australian politician says he has learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.More >>
Lance Stephenson scored nine of his playoff career-high 23 points during a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the...More >>
Lance Stephenson scored nine of his playoff career-high 23 points during a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time...More >>
Orb came up short in the Preakness, frustrating everyone who made the Kentucky Derby winner a 3-5 favorite - no one more than trainer Shug McGaughey.More >>
Orb came up short in the Preakness, frustrating everyone who made the Kentucky Derby winner a 3-5 favorite - no one more than trainer Shug McGaughey.More >>
Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont...More >>
Chella Choi shot her second straight 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Jessica Korda and Anna Nordqvist, the Swede who broke the course record with a 61 in the third round of the Mobile Bay LPGA...More >>
Anna Nordqvist was putting like a rookie again - and that's a good thing.More >>
Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham went out in a burst of fireworks and adulation Saturday in his final home game for Paris Saint-Germain before retirement.More >>
Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham was finally overwhelmed and reduced to tears as he went out in a burst of fireworks and cheers Saturday in his final home game for Paris Saint-Germain before retirement.More >>
The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's public comments about forward Raffi Torres' suspension.More >>
The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments criticizing the league for forward Raffi Torres' suspension for the rest of the second round of the playoffs.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>>
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 >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:56 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:56:01 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 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 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:33:41 GMT
The Hatton High School softball team won its fourth straight Class 2A state title Friday while Haleyville captured its second straight title in Class 4A. The Sparkman girls capped off an undefeated seasonMore >>
Haleyville captured its second straight title in Class 4A while the Sparkman girls capped off an undefeated season by winning the Class 6A crown in the AHSAA state softball championships at Lagoon Park in Montgomery.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:17:05 GMT
The Hartselle High School baseball team staged an exciting comeback in the final two innings to overcome Spanish Fort and win the Class 5A state baseball championship Saturday at Montgomery's RiverwalkMore >>
Hartselle staged an exciting comeback in the final two innings to overcome Spanish Fort and win the Class 5A state baseball championship Saturday in Montgomery. 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 >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:39:48 GMT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday.A native of Fairmont, WV, Saban has been theMore >>
University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:40:31 GMT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Director of Athletics Bill Battle formally introduced Kristy Curry as the next head women's basketball coach for The University of Alabama on Thursday in a press conference in theMore >>
Director of Athletics Bill Battle formally introduced Kristy Curry as the next head women's basketball coach for the University of Alabama Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:56:15 GMT
Class 1A St. Luke's Episcopal captured the school's first state baseball title Thursday sweeping three-time defending state champion Shoals Christian in the AHSAA State Baseball Championships at Montgomery'sMore >>
Class 1A St. Luke's Episcopal captured the school's first state baseball title Thursday sweeping three-time defending state champion Shoals Christian.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:30:21 GMT
Lincolnton, N.C. -- Former NASCAR driver Richard "Dick" Trickle, 71, died Thursday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred at 12:02 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery on HighwayMore >>
Former NASCAR driver Richard "Dick" Trickle, 71, died Thursday in North Carolina from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.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 >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:56 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:56:01 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 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 7:25 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:25:44 GMT
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a flood warning in Jefferson and Shelby Counties until late Sunday night due to rising waters in the Cahaba River.The upper Cahaba River drainage basinMore >>
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a flood warning in Jefferson and Shelby Counties until late Sunday night due to rising waters in the Cahaba River.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 >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:33:41 GMT
The Hatton High School softball team won its fourth straight Class 2A state title Friday while Haleyville captured its second straight title in Class 4A. The Sparkman girls capped off an undefeated seasonMore >>
Haleyville captured its second straight title in Class 4A while the Sparkman girls capped off an undefeated season by winning the Class 6A crown in the AHSAA state softball championships at Lagoon Park in Montgomery.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:17:05 GMT
The Hartselle High School baseball team staged an exciting comeback in the final two innings to overcome Spanish Fort and win the Class 5A state baseball championship Saturday at Montgomery's RiverwalkMore >>
Hartselle staged an exciting comeback in the final two innings to overcome Spanish Fort and win the Class 5A state baseball championship Saturday in Montgomery. More >>
