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Tuscaloosa City Schools approve background checks for visitors

Kelvin Reynolds — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:19:00 EDT

Tuesday night, the Tuscaloosa City Schools board of education expects to vote on a measure that could require background checks for all visitors to their shools.

Alabama Wildlife Center see more injured birds after storms

Christy Hutchings — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:04:00 EDT

The recent rainstorms may be good for our lawns and gardens, but it's negatively impacting the local bird population.

US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:20:00 EDT

The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's...

Birmingham councilors fight about All-America City award

Jonathan Hardison — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:57:00 EDT

Instead of celebrating Birmingham's honor of being named an All-America City this week, some city councilors got upset in today's city council meeting.

Birmingham council asks company to take down sugar daddy billboard

Jonathan Hardison — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:33:00 EDT

The Birmingham City Council talked about a controversial billboard near the airport Tuesday.

Alabama's failing schools list released

WBRC Staff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:03:00 EDT

The "failing" schools list under the newly-passed Alabama Accountability Act has been released.

Bali Spa shut down in east Birmingham

Jonathan Hardison — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:22:00 EDT

Birmingham's city council voted unanimously today to shutdown an east Birmingham massage parlor that's been raided twice for alleged prostitution.

AL state workers to be eligible for first merit raise in 5 years

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:57:00 EDT

Many Alabama state employees are going to get their first raises in five years. Gov. Robert Bentley says he plans to reinstate merit raises starting Jan. 1. State employees got their last merit raises

Coroner identifies elderly man killed in Birmingham house fire

Brianne Britzius — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:31:00 EDT

Authorities have identified a man killed in a west Birmingham house fire June 13.

Baby reported missing out of Birmingham

Melynda Sides — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:27:00 EDT

The Alabama Department of Public Safety has issued a missing child alert for a baby allegedly abducted by a teenager early Monday morning.

Missing your piglets in Pell City?

Melynda Sides — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:05:00 EDT

Pell City police are trying to solve the mystery of who owns two little piggies captured over the weekend.

Attalla man arrested on false identification charge

Nate Hall — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:23:00 EDT

The Etowah County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested a man for giving false identification to law enforcement officers...

Southern GOP leaders meeting in Alabama

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:40:00 EDT

Republican leaders from 10 Southern states are meeting in Alabama to plan strategies for making new GOP inroads across the region.

$4 million synthetic marijuana operation busted in Birmingham

John Huddleston — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:03:00 EDT

Authorities speak out about a raid that halted a 46-state, $4 million a year drug operation.

Northport set to approve school system feasibility study

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:19:00 EDT

Northport is taking another step to see if the city should form its own school system.

Tuscaloosa business owners upset over new development

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:10:00 EDT

In a 5 to 3 vote the zoning commission gave the green light for a new development to be built.

Mayor: Clay city council will reconsider pit bull ban

Karen Church — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:41:00 EDT

A group of animal rights activists is trying to convince the city of Clay that their new dangerous dog ordinance prohibiting pit bulls isn't the way to keep the public safe.

Transgender MS woman charged with murder after Selma resident dies from buttocks injections

John Shryock — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:20:00 EDT

Authorities in Mississippi are confirming that the suspect in a Selma resident's death is now charged with murder after giving the patient injections to enhance her buttocks even though she had no medical

Camp gives Tuscaloosa high schoolers a head start on college

Kelvin Reynolds — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:07:00 EDT

Dozens of Tuscaloosa high school students get a jumpstart on their college level coursework this week.

Coast Guard: Tugboat sparked April barge explosion

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:03:00 EDT

A Coast Guard report says a passing tugboat helped spark the massive explosions that rocked the Mobile River and injured three people in April.

Birmingham's momentum continues with All-America City award

Jonathan Hardison — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:00:00 EDT

For the first time in 42 years Birmingham has been named an All-America City, considered the Nobel Prize of civic achievements.

AT&T expands wireless emergency alert system

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:00:00 EDT

AT&T has announced that iPhone 4S and 5 customers received software updates last weekend for free emergency alerts.

Springville FD respond to partial roof collapse at middle school

Brianne Britzius — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:55:00 EDT

Strong winds partially ripped the roof off of the Springville Middle School gym this afternoon.

Investigators seek info on Hobson City shootings

WBRC Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:03:00 EDT

Investigators looking into a string of possibly gang-related shootings in Hobson City are asking for the public's help to make some arrests.

Jury indicts Gadsden man for capital murder in daughter's death

Melynda Sides — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:47:00 EDT

A Gadsden man has been indicted on a capital murder charge in the death of his 21-month-old daughter.

Homewood police train for active school shooter scenario

Jonathan Hardison — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:48:00 EDT

The hallways of Hall-Kent Elementary in Homewood are normally empty in the middle June, but Monday they popped with the sound of training rounds and practice radio traffic as Homewood police sharpened their response tactics if an active shooter or threat got into the building.

Man shoots would-be robbers in Tuscaloosa home invasion

Melynda Sides — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:09:00 EDT

Tuscaloosa authorities have charged one teenage suspect and may charge another in an attempted burglary from over the weekend.

Police seeking home invasion suspects in Birmingham

WBRC Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:08:00 EDT

Police are looking for two men they say burst into a home and tried to rob a Birmingham man and woman early this morning.

Etowah Co. child taken at gunpoint, released later

WBRC Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:49:00 EDT

A disturbing incident has one Etowah County family feeling unsafe at their own home.

Police arrest suspect in Tuscaloosa bank robbery

Melynda Sides — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:56:00 EDT

Tuscaloosa police say surveillance images and tips from the public helped them identify and arrest a suspect in a bank robbery from last week.

The Fish Market to reopen despite weekend fire

WBRC Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:55:00 EDT

There was a minimal fire Sunday morning at one of Birmingham's most notable restaurants. The Fish Market owned by George Sarris caught fire after 11:00 AM on 22nd Street South.

Hoover teen killed after ATV accident

Nate Hall — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:51:00 EDT

The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says a teenager was killed on Sunday while riding an ATV...

Birmingham police investigate new homicide

WBRC Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:36:00 EDT

Birmingham police are investigating a homicide that happened on First Street Southwest and Tuscaloosa Avenue. They were called to the scene just before midnight...

Birmingham has action plan for vacant building's rubble

WBRC Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:34:00 EDT

The city of Birmingham is willing to take action to make sure the remnants of a month old fire are cleaned up...

GM recalls thousands of SUVs due to fire threat

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:33:00 EDT

If you drive a sport utility vehicle made by GM, there's a recall you need to know about.

New sports bar coming to Five Points South

WBRC Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:24:00 EDT

Birmingham's Southside is expected to grow again at the end of the summer.

17 year old found dead in CVS parking lot

Samantha Perpignand — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:50:00 EDT

An Alabama teenager was found dead in the backseat of an SUV in a CVS parking lot in Columbus.

Governor Bentley in Paris

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:05:00 EDT

Birmingham, AL (WBRC) - New pictures were released Sunday highlighting Alabama Governor Robert Bentley's recruiting trip to Paris, France.

Fashion-conscious shoppers look for unique gear at thrift stores

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:00:00 EDT

Shoppers have learned how to dress well without breaking the bank.

Summer jobs give teen lessons on money, taxes

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT

In addition to learning key workplace skills, a summer job may also be the first time teens learn another lifelong lesson: tax knowledge.

Second man dies after chemical plant explosion

Amber Stegall — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:28:00 EDT

A chemical plant explosion in Geismar, LA Thursday morning has claimed another life. Louisiana State Police say Scott Thrower, 47, passed away around 1 p.m.

Google interns probably make more than you

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Some companies, like Google, pay their interns more than what many full time workers make in a year.

Rain delays Shelby Co. school opening

Sherea Harris — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:11:00 EDT

Shelby County Schools says the new Forest Oaks Elementary School in Chelsea will not open on time this fall.

Fundraiser for diabetes-detecting dog to be held in Cullman

WBRC Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:57:00 EDT

A fundraiser planned for this weekend in Cullman will help a nine-year-old boy fight diabetes.

Arson suspect files civil suit against BPD and co-defendants

Melanie Posey — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:09:00 EDT

A suspect in a high profile arson case has filed suit against the Birmingham Police Department and against his co-defendants.

Rally to keep Voting Rights Act intact held in Birmingham

Alan Collins — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:55:00 EDT

The national leader of the Nation of Islam spoke on behalf of keeping the Voting Rights Act intact at Birmingham's historic Kelly Ingram Park on Friday.

Jefferson Co. judge often allows jurors to question witnesses

Melanie Posey — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:51:00 EDT

It's not a common practice, but one Jefferson County circuit judge says he's been letting jurors question witnesses on the stand for years.

Anniston School System Supt. to retire in a year

Dixon Hayes — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:49:00 EDT

Anniston's school board will spend much of the next year looking for a new school superintendent. Current Superintendent Joan Frazier tells FOX6 she plans to retire when her contract expires a year

UA to begin building roads on former Bryce Hospital property

Kelvin Reynolds — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:48:00 EDT

University of Alabama System trustees have approved a plan to build several roads on its newly acquired Bryce Hospital property.

UAB to raise tuition rates 6 percent next year

Brianne Britzius — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:18:00 EDT

The University of Alabama System trustees have approved a 6 percent tuition hike for UAB students.

ALDOT plans roadwork in Shelby, Jefferson counties

Melynda Sides — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:53:00 EDT

The Alabama Department of Transportation is planning several construction projects in Jefferson and Shelby counties for the next few days and weeks.

Trustees approve 3 percent tuition hike at Univ. of Alabama

Kelvin Reynolds — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:35:00 EDT

It's going to cost more to attend the University of Alabama, UAB and UAH after the university system trustees approved tuition increases.

Two arrested in connection to Shelby County teen's death

WBRC Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:05:00 EDT

Two arrests have been made in the murder of Shelby County teenager Cameron McGlothan...

One dead in west Birmingham house fire

Brianne Britzius — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:01:00 EDT

Birmingham Fire Chief C.W. Mardis says one person died in a house fire Thursday evening in the South Titusville community.

Victim of Pinson wreck identified as 83-year-old woman

Melynda Sides — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:56:00 EDT

The Jefferson County coroner has released the identity of the person killed in a wreck Thursday in Pinson.

West Birmingham neighborhood protests CSX expansion

Alan Collins — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:49:00 EDT

Some neighbors in a Birmingham community are opposed to plans by CSX to expand a rail line near their homes.

3 bodies recovered from a truck found in Weiss Lake

Brianne Britzius — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:31:00 EDT

Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver confirms that three bodies were recovered from Weiss Lake Thursday.

Family escapes fierce house fire

WBRC Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:08:00 EDT

A family of eight escaped an early morning house fire in Birmingham.

Dump truck overturns, spills load in Hueytown

WBRC Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:19:00 EDT

An overturned dump truck created a traffic backup on the roads in Hueytown on Friday.

2 firefighters injured in ambulance wreck

Melynda Sides — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:38:00 EDT

Two firefighters were injured Friday morning in a wreck while responding to a call in the Roebuck area.

7 suspects arrested in Southtown drug raid

Melynda Sides — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:23:00 EDT

Birmingham police have released the names and charges for seven people arrested in unrelated cases during a raid in the Southtown housing complex.

Judge delays start of trial in prison inmate death

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:33:00 EDT

A federal judge has delayed the start of a trial for an ex-prison supervisor accused of fatally beating an inmate.

Man's body found in Tuscaloosa home believed to be homicide

Kelvin Reynolds — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:43:00 EDT

Tuscaloosa police responded to reports of a man found dead inside his home this morning.

Blount County man pleads guilty to sexual abuse

WBRC Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:48:00 EDT

A Blount County man has pleaded ‘guilty' to sexually abusing four children under the age of 12.

Alabama trustees considering tuition hike

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:33:00 EDT

Tuition could be going up for the sixth straight year for the three-campus University of Alabama system.

Investigators: Murder suspect confesses to killing more than 30 people

WAFF.com Staff — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:07:00 EDT

Police confirm a Tennessee Valley murder suspect may have been one busy killer. Jose Manuel Martinez is charged with murder for one killing in Lawrence county and may be connected to dozens of other murders.

Alabama Boys State members clean up Tuscaloosa park

WBRC Staff — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:02:00 EDT

Members of the 2013 Alabama Boys State Convention spent the week helping a community in west Alabama.

Alabama Power opens civil rights art exhibit

WBRC Staff — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:59:00 EDT

Several artists are offering their visions of the 50th anniversary of the events of 1963.

Weaver OKs measure allowing Sunday alcohol sales

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:08:00 EDT

Businesses in the eastern Alabama town of Weaver will soon be able to sell beer, wine and liquor on Sundays.

FBI: Credit union robbed in Tuscaloosa

Melynda Sides — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:06:00 EDT

The Tuscaloosa Teacher's Credit Union was robbed on Thursday, according to FBI officials.

1 killed, 2 seriously injured in Highway 79 wreck

Melynda Sides — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:16:00 EDT

One person was killed and two others seriously injured in a wreck this afternoon in Pinson.

Local children attend Lakeshore Foundation's Olympic Day

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:07:00 EDT

More than 100 children attended the Lakeshore Foundation held an Olympic Day celebration Thursday.

Company behind 'Sugar Daddy' billboard may expand in Ala.

Alan Collins — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:06:00 EDT

The Jefferson County Commission asked a controversial billboard in Birmingham to come down on Thursday, but a company spokesman said they are considering expanding in Alabama.

Updyke's lawyers balk at restitution amount

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:52:00 EDT

Lawyers representing Harvey Updyke Jr., the Alabama fan who poisoned the Toomer's Oaks at Auburn University, are objecting to the amount of restitution prosecutors want him to pay.

Jury finds former BPD officer Curtis Thornton guilty of arson

Brianne Britzius — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:32:00 EDT

A jury has found former Birmingham cop Curtis Thornton guilty on all charges in his arson trial.

Montgomery Zoo man eats hissing cockroach on live TV

JoBeth Davis — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:56:00 EDT

Live talk shows are always a tad bit unpredictable - but when you throw WSFA 12 News' Judd Davis, Montgomery Zoo representatives, and hissing bugs together on camera - things get taken to the next level.

Tips for staying safe from hail, straight line winds

Clare Huddleston — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:20:00 EDT

Today's severe weather threat could bring hail and straight line winds into the area. Here are some tips to remember to stay safe during the storms.

I-65 reopened after accident near Warrior

Melynda Sides — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:47:00 EDT

All lanes of I-65 Southbound have been reopened after an accident shut down the interstate near the Warrior exit.

J-P Dice: Severe weather expected after 4 p.m.

WBRC Staff — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:04:00 EDT

FOX6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice says today's severe weather has slowed down a bit, but the threat still exists...

Highway 280 reopened after accident near Chelsea

Nate Hall — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:23:00 EDT

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office says they have reopened Highway 280 at the intersection of County Highway 43 after closing it down due to a crash with injuries.

Honda recalling 18,000 cars to fix brakes

Rachel Jinright — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:53:00 EDT

Honda says it is recalling more than 18,000 cars in the U.S. to fix problems occurring with the brakes.

Ala. company issues recall for beef jerky

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:30:00 EDT

An Alabama-based company has issued a recall for about 1,800 pounds of beef jerky, saying the products are misbranded and don't include information about an allergen.

Tuscaloosa County man pleads guilty to child sex abuse

WBRC Staff — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:44:00 EDT

A Tuscaloosa County man accused of child sex abuse will spend ten years in prison.

Vet offers snakebite vaccine for pets

WBRC Staff — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:41:00 EDT

A doctor at the Rocky Ridge Animal Clinic is offering a snake vaccine for pets...

Gadsden PD Chief suspended for visits to capital murderer

Dixon Hayes — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:36:00 EDT

The Gadsden Civil Service Board has suspended Police Chief John Crane for visiting a capital murderer in prison.

Proposed Univ. of Alabama tuition hike could generate $15 million

Christy Hutchings — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:02:00 EDT

Friday, the University of Alabama Board of Trustees will decide whether or not to raise the tuition rates

Central Ala. could see severe weather Thursday

J-P Dice — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:07:00 EDT

J-P talks about the severe weather risks associated with an approaching storm line.

Former Birmingham cop takes the stand in his arson trial

Brianne Britzius — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:53:00 EDT

Curtis Thornton, the former Birmingham officer on trial for arson, took the stand in his own defense Wednesday.

New mixed-use development coming to Tuscaloosa

WBRC Staff — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:48:00 EDT

Tuscaloosa city councilors have cleared the way for a new development near a city landmark.

Woman injured in 'suspicious' fire in Anniston

Dixon Hayes — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:15:00 EDT

Anniston police are investigating a fire in which a woman escaped with severe injuries.

JeffCo Sheriff considers video system for jail visits

Alan Collins — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:12:00 EDT

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is looking a possible way to make it easier, safer and cheaper to visit prisoners behind bars.

Survey company: No DNA taken in St. Clair Co. traffic stops

Alan Collins — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:48:00 EDT

No DNA was taken in the recent traffic stops in St. Clair County, according to the Maryland-based company that conducted the surveys.

State prison officials tour Bessemer county jail

Alan Collins — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:09:00 EDT

Jefferson County officials made a big sales pitch Wednesday to two representatives of the Alabama Department of Corrections as they toured the county jail in Bessemer.

Apartment building destroyed by fire in Vestavia

Melynda Sides — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:37:00 EDT

No one was injured in an apartment complex fire that broke out in Vestavia Hills on Wednesday afternoon.

Shelby County educators participate in active shooter training

WBRC Staff — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:59:00 EDT

About 100 Shelby County school teachers, administrators and others connected with the district got to learn how to deal with deadly intruders on Tuesday...

Steel coil breaks loose from truck on I-20

Nate Hall — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:25:00 EDT

Crews were on the scene to clean up on Wednesday morning after a steel coil fell off of a truck on Interstate 20...

Tuscaloosa County Schools get security upgrade

WBRC Staff — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:13:00 EDT

More money is going into school security in the Tuscaloosa County School System...

Police search for second suspect in overnight shooting

Melynda Sides — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:57:00 EDT

Birmingham police are searching for a second person suspected in an overnight shooting.

Gov. Bentley accepts HUD funding for tornado recovery

Melynda Sides — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:31:00 EDT

The state of Alabama is receiving more than $49 million from the federal government for long-term recovery from the April 2011 tornadoes.

Hottest day in Alabama so far for 2013

J-P Dice — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:16:00 EDT

It's going to be dangerously hot this afternoon across Alabama. In fact, this is the hottest day so far for 2013.

Irondale considers ban on cyclists on busy road

WBRC Staff — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:45:00 EDT

A stretch of roadway about three quarters of a mile long is creating a lengthy discussion in Irondale. One city councilor wants to ban bikes from a busy road, but cyclists are fighting for their right to ride...

Gadsden Police Chief accused of "improper" visits with capital murder suspect

Dixon Hayes — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:24:00 EDT

Gadsden's police chief is in the midst of a disciplinary hearing over whether visits to a capital murder suspect violated department rules.

Checking in with calf 'arrested' by Clanton PD

Christy Hutchings — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:12:00 EDT

Viewers won't soon forget the picture of a calf riding in the back of a Clanton Police patrol car.

Helena PD program aims to bring missing special needs citizens home safely

Christy Hutchings — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:48:00 EDT

Police are asking is for caretakers of anyone with special needs - from Alzheimer's to dementia to autism - to come down to the police station and fill out an emergency information form and provide a picture of their loved one.

Overheated transformer caused explosion at Hartsfield-Jackson International airport

Mandi Milligan — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:46:00 EDT

A spokesperson for US Airways said that a transformer that overheated caused the explosion in a construction area near Concourse D on Tuesday.

Gulf Shores beaches reopen; Panama City beaches closed

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:13:00 EDT

Beaches in Gulf Shores have reopened under yellow-flag conditions after being closed when four men drowned in dangerous rip currents.

Harvey Updyke is now a free man, will serve remainder of probation in Louisiana

Elizabeth White — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:34:00 EDT

The diehard Alabama fan who admitted to poisoning the iconic oaks at Toomer's Corner back in 2010 is now a free man.

Trustees vote to raise tuition costs at UNA

Marie Waxel — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:23:00 EDT

Students will be paying more to get an education at UNA this fall. The Board of Trustees approved a 5-percent tuition increase for all students.

Trial date changed for ‘Ball Cap Bandit'

WAFF.com Staff — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:30:00 EDT

A judge changed the trial date for the man dubbed the "ball cap bandit."

Harvey Updyke freed from jail

WSFA 12 News Staff — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:11:00 EDT

Harvey Updyke has been released from jail after serving 76 days in the Lee County Detention Facility.

Frost holds off Couples for Regions Tradition win

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:43:00 EDT

David Frost never flinched in his showdown with Hall of Famer Fred Couples even with his first major championship on the line and a late rain delay to ponder the stakes.

FDA panel favors easing safety limits on Avandia

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 18:39:00 EDT

Federal health experts are recommending changes to safety restrictions on former blockbuster diabetes pill Avandia, in light of a new analysis suggesting that the drug may not increase the risk of heart attack as much as...

Redstone confirms chaff cause of radar reflectivity

WAFF.com Staff — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 18:16:00 EDT

The Redstone Arsenal confirmed chaff is what caused an unusual radar pattern on Tuesday.

Man convicted for looting after April tornadoes

Stephen McLamb — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 17:46:00 EDT

A judge convicted the thief on Wednesday of criminal trespass and misdemeanor theft.

Sides agree to mediator in suit over hazing claims

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 09:32:00 EDT

Court records indicate that a lawsuit over alleged hazing at a Jacksonville State University fraternity will be handled outside of court.

Local leaders push for new women's prison

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 08:44:00 EDT

Local leaders are campaigning for creation of a new state women's correctional facility in Calhoun County.

UA Community Service Center holds gift card drive for OK

WBRC Staff — Fri, 31 May 2013 08:02:00 EDT

People in Alabama certainly understand just how long the road to recovery will be in Oklahoma. That is why efforts to help Oklahoma tornado victims are still going on right here.

Moulton man accused of starting wildfires

WAFF.com Staff — Tue, 28 May 2013 22:55:00 EDT

Investigators with the Alabama Forestry Commission arrested 21-year-old James Luke Ellis.

15,500 furloughs expected at Redstone Arsenal

Nick Lough — Tue, 28 May 2013 21:58:00 EDT

Redstone Arsenal confirmed around 15,500 furloughs will be sent out to government civilian workers later this week.

Memorial Day games & activities for kids

Sun, 26 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT

Here are some active, outdoor games that are fun but simple to play; get ready to create summertime memories.

Memorial Day BBQ checklist

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT

The trick to grilling great meals for Memorial Day and beyond is good planning. Let's take a look at some tools, decor and other essentials that will make meal prep on your deck or patio this Memorial Day something worthy of a mention in your next family newsletter.

Diet soda habit as bad for teeth as meth addiction

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.

3 teenagers shot at high school graduation party

WAFF.com Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:39:00 EDT

Madison County deputies arrested a man accused of shooting three teenagers at a high school graduation party Tuesday night.

Nearly 60 thousand bunk and loft beds recalled

Donna Wallace-King — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:23:00 EDT

Lea Industries, in conjunction with the The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a voluntary recall of several models of their children's loft and bunk beds due to a fall hazard. The bed's

Woman in OK tornado finds lost dog while talking about him

RNN Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:50:00 EDT

Elderly resident Barbara Garcia frantically called for her dog after the tornado had leveled her house, but with no success.

'Magic potion' offers big promises to reduce age lines, wrinkles

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:32:00 EDT

The quest for the fountain of youth is never ending but, is often coming up with new possibilities offering a lot of promise.

Police find missing toddler

WAFF.com Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:39:00 EDT

Tuscumbia Police say they have located a missing toddler.

ALDOT plans road closures in Jefferson Co. May 12

Brianne Britzius — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 EDT

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has lane closures planned at two Jefferson County locations Mother's Day weekend.

Top baby names of 2012 announced

KCBD Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:04:00 EDT

Jacob and Sophia are repeat champions as America's most popular baby names for 2012. This is the fourteenth year in a row Jacob tops the list for boys and the second year for Sophia.

Kidnapping suspect's daughter: 'It's all adding up'

Matt Quillen — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:50:00 EDT

In an exclusive CNN interview Thursday, Angie Gregg said she never suspected her daddy to be capable of doing anything like taking, holding and torturing three girls for nearly a decade.

$8 million bond for suspected kidnapper Ariel Castro

Thu, 9 May 2013 16:58:00 EDT

The man suspected of holding three women captive inside his west side home for years was in court on Thursday morning.

Ariel Castro, 52, is charged with four counts of kidnapping and three counts of rape. Castro did not speak a word, and hung his head during much of the court proceeding. His bond was set at $8 million dollars.

Ariel Castro officially charged

Wed, 8 May 2013 22:53:00 EDT

Charges were officially handed down Wednesday against Ariel Castro, three days after three women were found in his house.

Crews rescue man trapped under bridge for days

WAFF.com Staff — Wed, 8 May 2013 09:19:00 EDT

Emergency crews freed a man who was trapped in his truck under a bridge for several days.

Charges against Castro brothers expected soon

Wed, 8 May 2013 08:38:00 EDT

Police have yet to charge the three brothers accused in Cleveland's most high-profile kidnapping case in years. All three males; Ariel Castro, Onil Castro and Pedro Castro, remain in police custody.

Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight released from hospital

Tue, 7 May 2013 10:12:00 EDT

According to MetroHealth, Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight have been released from the hospital.

EMT worker rescues own child when called to daycare for child abuse

Brittany Dionne — Mon, 6 May 2013 22:55:00 EDT

A Phenix City Emergency Medical Technician received a frightening call on Saturday that her baby was unresponsive.

Ricin letter suspect held without bond

WMCTV.com Staff — Thu, 2 May 2013 17:26:00 EDT

A judge found probable cause to hold James Everett Dutschke in jail without bond.

Alabama's Mikey White and Ray Castillo named Freshman All-American

Derek Steyer — Wed, 5 Jun 2013 21:05:00 EDT

Mikey White started all 63 games at shortstop for the Crimson Tide and finished the year with a .287 batting average, with 34 runs, 11 doubles, a triple, two home runs and 30 RBI. Ray Castillo, who was a SEC All-Freshman Team selection, finished his first season with 12 saves to set an Alabama freshman single season record.

Univ. of Alabama Men's Golf team claims first national championship

Kelvin Reynolds — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 18:17:00 EDT

Monday, fans cheered as another team representing the University of Alabama came home holding a national championship trophy.

Man dragged by truck, seriously injured in Tuscaloosa

Melynda Sides — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:33:00 EDT

A man was seriously injured after he fell out of the truck he was driving and was possibly run over by it in Tuscaloosa, police say.

Clint Myers headed to Auburn

Carl Prather — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:21:00 EDT

Clint Myers, who led Arizona State to two NCAA Championships, has been named Auburn softball's second head coach in program history, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Friday. In eight years at

A long day and the lead for Lefty at US Open

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:15:00 EDT

Even for Phil Mickelson, his path to the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the U.S. Open was unconventional.

MLB Draft: Auburn's Garrett Cooper selected by Milwaukee Brewers in 6th round

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 18:42:00 EDT

Senior Garrett Cooper became the first Auburn player selected in the 2013 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft when the Milwaukee Brewers selected him in the sixth round on Friday. A first baseman,

MLB Draft: Auburn's Conner Kendrick selected by NY Yankees in 9th round

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 18:38:00 EDT

Junior pitcher Conner Kendrick was selected by the New York Yankees in the ninth round of Friday's MLB Draft. Kendrick, a left-handed pitcher from Sharpsburg, Ga., has been at Auburn for just one season

ASU's Dillon Cooper named Freshman All-American

Derek Steyer — Wed, 5 Jun 2013 21:02:00 EDT

Cooper (5-11, 200, Palm Bay, Fla.) hit .301 with three home runs and 26 RBI this season. He was the 2013 Southwestern Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year and named to the SWAC's All-Tournament team. Cooper was fourth on the team in batting average, third in hits (59), first in doubles (12), third in home runs and sixth in RBI.

Troy is one of four Sun Belt teams in NCAA baseball tournament

Jeff Shearer — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:10:00 EDT

INDIANAPOLIS - For the first time since the 2002 season the Sun Belt Conference will be sending four baseball teams to the postseason. Florida Atlantic, Louisiana-Lafayette, South Alabama and Troy each

NASCAR NOTES: All Stars shine in Charlotte

Glenn Campbell — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:58:00 EDT

The stick-and-ball sports have their All-Star games but they are usually more a social event than a hard-fought competition. NASCAR's version places the past season's best teams against each other with the winner leaving with at least a million dollars in their pocket.

Report: Charlie Sheen feuding with Selma Blair on set

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Selma Blair's future on FX's Anger Management may be in jeopardy after a disagreement with the show's star, Charlie Sheen, according to TMZ.

Many Americans want health care via smartphone

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:02:00 EDT

Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.

New gas mileage rules will reshape what Americans drive

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:31:00 EDT

Your next vehicles will deliver better gas mileage than ever before, no matter how large or small they are.

4 ways to become more relevant

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:46:00 EDT

Relevance is the only job security that exists in today's uncertain business world.

Report: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome baby girl

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed a baby girl Saturday, TMZ reports.

'Tweet' is now officially a word in the Oxford English Dictionary

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EDT

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.

Sibling bullying can lead to depression, anxiety in victims

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:02:00 EDT

Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.

Cut canine costs today

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:57:00 EDT

During tough economic times, who doesn't want to save money and spend less? With these tips, pet parents can save big.

Billy Ray Cyrus' wife Tish files for divorce

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:33:00 EDT

Tish Cyrus has filed for divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus, TMZ reports.

Snooki: I'm not too skinny, I'm just fit

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:46:00 EDT

For everyone out there who thinks Snooki has lost too much weight, the former Jersey Shore star has some choice words for you.