Wednesday, February 13 2013 6:44 PM EST2013-02-13 23:44:38 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley had a special guest in Montgomery on Wednesday, and the Alabama leader switched from using an ink pen to signoff on legislative papers to a crayon to color in a coloring book withMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley had a special guest in Montgomery on Wednesday, and the Alabama leader switched from using an ink pen to signoff on legislative papers to a crayon to color in a coloring book. More >>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 10:22 PM EST2013-02-06 03:22:52 GMT
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released four photos of the exterior of the underground bunker in Midland City, Ala. where Jimmy Lee Dykes held a 5-year-old boy hostage for nearly a week.Law enforcementMore >>
Four photos released of the exterior of the underground bunker in Midland City; mother of hostage victim releases a statement to the media. More >>
Monday, February 4 2013 5:38 PM EST2013-02-04 22:38:27 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley on Monday issued the following statement upon the conclusion of the Dale County hostage situation: "Shortly after 3:00 p.m., I spoke with Colonel Hugh McCall of the Department ofMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley on Monday issued the following statement upon the conclusion of the Dale County hostage situation: "Shortly after 3:00 p.m., I spoke with Colonel Hugh McCall of the Department ofMore >>
Sunday, February 3 2013 12:20 AM EST2013-02-03 05:20:43 GMT
Saturday evening's news conference in Midland City has been canceled citing "no new information," according to the FBI. Special Agent Jason Pack said in a news release that "Mr. [Jimmy Lee] Dykes continuesMore >>
Saturday evening's news conference in Midland City has been canceled.More >>
Wednesday, January 30 2013 12:56 AM EST2013-01-30 05:56:07 GMT
A driver of a school bus in Dale County was shot several times, and a 6-year-old student passenger has been taken as a hostage by the suspected shooter near Dothan, the Dale County Sheriff's Office confirms.LawMore >>
Update: The school bus driver shot Tuesday afternoon in Dale County has died. Police are still negotiating with the suspect who has a child held hostage. More >>
An Alabama sheriff says a man accused of killing a school bus driver and taking a child hostage in an underground bunker had spent weeks carefully planning the crimes.
Dale County Sheriff Wally Olson says Jimmy Lee Dykes befriended bus driver Charles Poland weeks before gunning him down on Jan. 29 near Midland City.
The Dothan Eagle reports (http://bit.ly/ZbqmPA) that the sheriff described the ordeal during a Tuesday meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Dothan.
Olson said a PVC pipe leading to the shelter contained an improvised explosive device, as did the bunker itself. Olson said Dykes "could've detonated it at any time."
Authorities say Dykes held 5-year-old Ethan Gilman for six days until law officers stormed the underground structure on Feb. 4, killing Dykes and rescuing the child, now 6.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:54:58 GMT
The first funeral for the Oklahoma tornado victims killed at Plaza Towers Elementary School is Thursday. Nine year old Antonia Candelaria, one of seven children killed after the elementary school was destroyedMore >>
First of seven children killed at Plaza Towers Elementary School during Monday's tornado will be buried today.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 >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:52:16 GMT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- 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-degreeMore >>
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.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:59:06 GMT
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. Unfortunately,More >>
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.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 10:06 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:06:11 GMT
Big cuts could hit agencies that issue storm warnings. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration -or NOAA- has proposed furloughs for it's employees. Sequestration and budget cuts are to blame. NationalMore >>
Big cuts could hit agencies that issue storm warnings.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:43:49 GMT
Birmingham police are looking for a suspect who opened fire on a man sitting on his front porch. It happened across the street from Norwood Elementary. "We just got down on the floor, really we did."More >>
Birmingham police are looking for a suspect who opened fire on a man sitting on his front porch. It happened across the street from Norwood Elementary. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:24:01 GMT
Hueytown police announced Wednesday the result of an investigation into a Jefferson County drug distribution ring connected to a single family. Authorities said two of the members are victims of homicides.More >>
Hueytown police announced Wednesday the result of an investigation into a Jefferson County drug distribution ring connected to a single family. 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 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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Gov. Robert Bentley has kicked of Hurricane Emergency Preparedness Week with a seminar and workshop at the Alabama Emergency Management Agency's headquarters in Clanton.More >>
Gov. Robert Bentley has kicked of Hurricane Emergency Preparedness Week with a seminar and workshop at the Alabama Emergency Management Agency's headquarters in Clanton.More >>
Gov. Robert Bentley says he's signed many of the bills the Legislature passed on its final meeting day, but he's holding back a few for additional review.More >>
Gov. Robert Bentley says he's signed many of the bills the Legislature passed on its final meeting day, but he's holding back a few for additional review.More >>
An analysis of Toomer's Oaks has revealed the trees were as old as 85 years when they were removed last month after being poisoned by a University of Alabama fan.More >>
An analysis of Toomer's Oaks has revealed the trees were as old as 85 years when they were removed last month after being poisoned by a University of Alabama fan.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 >>
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.More >>
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.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>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:54:58 GMT
The first funeral for the Oklahoma tornado victims killed at Plaza Towers Elementary School is Thursday. Nine year old Antonia Candelaria, one of seven children killed after the elementary school was destroyedMore >>
First of seven children killed at Plaza Towers Elementary School during Monday's tornado will be buried today.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 >>
Jimmy Lee Dykes, killed when police stormed his bunker on Feb 4
Ethan Gilman, held hostage by Dykes for 6 days
