Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:53 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:53:12 GMT
The Alabama Legislature is close to rejecting the Governor's proposed changes to the controversial Alabama Accountability Act. Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives voted Monday afternoonMore >>
The Alabama Legislature Monday rejected Governor Robert Bentley's proposed changes to the controversial Alabama Accountability Act, instead overriding his veto and executive amendment by a 19-15 margin.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:10:36 GMT
Two Birmingham-area teenagers risked their lives trying to save a woman they didn't even know after her car crashed into a Hoover lake May 17.Friday, Deanna Owen Shumate drove her car into Star Lake inMore >>
Two Birmingham-area teenagers risked their lives trying to save a woman they didn't even know after her car crashed into a Hoover lake May 17.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:10:41 GMT
You can help those affected by the deadly, severe weather that hit Oklahoma Monday. Over the weekend, Missouri, Iowa, Kasas and Illinois also experienced severe weather.The American Red Cross is acceptingMore >>
Learn how you can help victims of severe weather recover in the Plains States...More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:09:23 GMT
Five people died in two separate car crashes in Greene County this month. That's why Sheriff Jonathan Benison is pleading with West Alabama drivers to buckle up. "I would like to encourage the loved ones,More >>
Five people died in two separate car crashes in Greene County this month. That's why Sheriff Jonathan Benison is pleading with West Alabama drivers to buckle up.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:05:07 GMT
Another battle over the controversial issue of prayer and government will arise again. Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take the case of a New York township over the constitutional question ifMore >>
Another battle over the controversial issue of prayer and government will arise again. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:58:30 GMT
Hoover, AL (WBRC) - Hoover Police confirmed the woman who drove her car into Star Lake Friday night has died. The 68-year-old woman, who has not been identified, was transported to Brookwood HospitalMore >>
Hoover Police confirmed the woman who drove her car into Star Lake on Friday night has died.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:52:18 GMT
Folks are still talking about Trinity Hospital finally getting the "all clear" to move to Highway 280. Birmingham's fire chief Ivor Brooks said he's excited that Trinity is making this move because itMore >>
Birmingham's fire chief Ivor Brooks says Trinity's move to Highway 280 will mean a shorter distance to transport some patients, and that could save lives.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:12:31 GMT
A former Birmingham museum guard has been sentenced to prison for child pornography. A federal judge sentenced 53-year-old Loyd Jeffrey Hitt of Center Point to eight years in prison. Hitt made a seriesMore >>
A former Birmingham museum guard has been sentenced to eight years in prison for child pornography.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:08:09 GMT
Bessemer Police are investigating the shooting of a four-year-old child last weekend.Sgt. Perry Hurst says the shooting happened in the 3600 block of Jaybird Road in Brighton. Hurst says the child wasMore >>
Bessemer Police are investigating the shooting of a four-year-old child last weekend.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:05:08 GMT
Monday, Hoover officials dedicated Miracle Field, a special ball field designed to benefit children and some adults a with special needs. The facility at Hoover East Park cost more than $300,000. The cityMore >>
Monday, Hoover officials dedicated Miracle Field, a special ball field designed to benefit children and some adults a with special needs.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:24:47 GMT
Officials in Etowah County announced Monday they will be cracking down on mothers who endanger their children by taking illegal drugs while pregnant. The Etowah County Sheriff's Office, District AttorneyMore >>
Officials in Etowah County announced Monday they will be cracking down on parents who endanger their children by taking illegal drugs around them.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:37 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:37:36 GMT
Three sets of triplets who first met in the 6th grade will graduate together at Spain Park High School. Triplets Amanda, Carlton and Danielle Ivy are all going to the University of Alabama in the fall.More >>
Three sets of triplets who first met in the 6th grade will graduate together at Spain Park High School.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:19 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:19:26 GMT
Birmingham, AL (WBRC) - Breaking news out of Birmingham. Fox6 has learned someone was shot in the 12-hundred block of Bessemer Road Sunday morning. No word on the person's condition and there aren't veryMore >>
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Birmingham nightclub that happened Sunday morning.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:00:17 GMT
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating a deadly stabbing of an inmate in a Bessemer facility from Sunday. ADOC officials report that Anthony Jones, 54, was stabbed during a fight with anotherMore >>
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating a deadly stabbing of an inmate in a Bessemer facility from Sunday. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:31:27 GMT
A man who tried to rob a pizza place in Gadsden fled the scene empty-handed after his attempts failed, according to police. Employees of the Little Caesar's Pizza on West Meighan Blvd. reported to policeMore >>
A man who tried to rob a pizza place in Gadsden fled the scene after his attempts failed, according to police.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-05-19 18:00:07 GMT
(RNN) - Here comes the bride ... and the bills. It's not just the happy couple that has to worry about the cost of weddings. Guests are often asked to shell out big bucks just for the honor of attending. TheMore >>
It's not just the happy couple that has to worry about the cost of weddings.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-05-19 13:00:09 GMT
(CNN) – Babies develop at different rates, but there are certain milestones the first year that parents can watch for. "There can be a range of several months in which the development of a new skill isMore >>
Babies develop at different rates, but there are certain milestones the first year that parents can watch for.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-05-19 11:00:12 GMT
A lot has changed since the days of journeying across the ocean to Ellis Island. Instead of a long journey by ship, immigrants to this country have to navigate a sea of red tape.More >>
A lot has changed since the days of journeying across the ocean to Ellis Island. Instead of a long journey by ship, immigrants to this country have to navigate a sea of red tape.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:00:09 GMT
(CNN) - If you're worried about your chances of developing breast cancer, this doesn't mean you have to go under the knife like actress Angelina Jolie. Women develop breast cancer for a variety of reasons,More >>
Women develop breast cancer for a variety of reasons, and there are things you can do to help reduce your risks.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:00 AM EDT2013-05-18 15:00:13 GMT
(CNN) – Chances are your smartphone contains some of your life's most important numbers, phone numbers, birthdays, maybe even bank or social security numbers. It's convenient to store so much informationMore >>
It's convenient to store so much information in one place, but with wireless threats on the rise, you need to keep your personal data secure.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:44 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:44:59 GMT
Clay County, AL (WBRC) - The early morning and overnight rain caused major travel problems in Clay County Saturday. Clay County EMA director Theresa Daughty said about 20 campers were rescued early SaturdayMore >>
Clay County, AL (WBRC) - The early morning and overnight rain caused major travel problems in Clay County Saturday.More >>
Major password breaches are so common they're becoming like storms and traffic jams: One day you hear about tens of thousands of Twitter users compromised or several million at LinkedIn, the next it might be upwards of 50 million at Evernote or LivingSocial.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:43 AM EDT2013-05-18 11:43:46 GMT
Hoover Police say they have pulled a car from Star Lake.Capt. Jim Coker says there was one person inside. There are no other details available at this time so check back to this story for updates.CopyrightMore >>
In a joint rescue effort Hoover Police officers and firefighters pulled a car from Star Lake Friday night.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-05-18 11:00:13 GMT
Five rattlesnakes, two alligators, a crocodile, a Gila monster, and a massive snapping turtle were among the creatures taken from a small house.More >>
Five rattlesnakes, two alligators, a crocodile, a Gila monster and a massive snapping turtle were among the creatures taken from a small house.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:27:36 GMT
An Alabama native is killed while serving in Afghanistan.Oneonta City Councilwoman Tonya Rogers confirms to FOX6 News that Marine Joseph Elrod was killed this past week.She says he was born in OneontaMore >>
Oneonta City Councilwoman Tonya Rogers confirms to FOX6 News that Marine Joseph Elrod was killed this past week.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:21:15 GMT
The Etowah County Sheriff's Office is searching for an escaped inmate on Friday. According to the Sheriff's Office, 30-year-old Justin Wade Hopkins escaped from the Etowah County Detention Center shortlyMore >>
The Etowah County Sheriff's Office says they have captured an inmate kitchen worker who escaped early Friday morning.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:28:31 GMT
Wells Fargo announces plans to support a wide variety of programs and events as part of Birmingham's 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement. They plan to help seven specific groups this year asMore >>
Wells Fargo announces plans to support a wide variety of programs and events as part of Birmingham's 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement. They plan to help seven specific groups this year as part of the city's "50 Years Forward" effort...More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:26:37 GMT
The time has come for work to begin on the Highway 280 improvement project.ALDOT will begin work on the $15.6 million project Sunday, May 19 at 7 p.m. The project covers the highway from the HollywoodMore >>
The time has come for work to begin on the Highway 280 improvement project.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:49:08 GMT
A Bessemer dialysis center has been shut down and is under investigation tonight after two of its patients died. A spokesperson for Fresenius Medical Care said last week several patients were hospitalizedMore >>
A Bessemer dialysis center has been shut down and is under investigation after two of its patients died.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:40:02 GMT
Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban received another honor Friday as he joins the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2013.Saban and seven other sports heroes will be inducted into the hall Saturday evening.More >>
Saban and seven other sports heroes will be inducted into the hall Saturday evening.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:39:31 GMT
One of the oldest buildings on the University of Alabama campus is almost history.A backhoe continued tearing down the Kilgore House on campus Friday. The house was originally built in 1890 at Bryce Hospital.More >>
One of the oldest buildings on the University of Alabama campus is almost history.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:06:24 GMT
An Irondale man faces two attempted murder charges after threatening a police officer and a fireman. Friday, May 10, the parents of the man saw through the window of his home on Old Alton Road that heMore >>
An Irondale man faces two attempted murder charges after allegedly threatening a police officer and a fireman after he huffed an aerosol can. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:59:34 GMT
Birmingham police shut down a recording studio filled with what officers describe as illegal gambling machines. They raided the business on 1st Avenue North and 9th Street and carted off gambling machinesMore >>
Birmingham police shut down a recording studio filled with what officers describe as illegal gambling machines. They raided the business on 1st Avenue North and 9th Street and carted off gambling machinesMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:35:13 GMT
The long fight over Trinity Hospital moving to Highway 280 is settled.Friday the Alabama Supreme Court ruled in favor of Trinity after a four year legal battle. As many who have followed this issue know,More >>
Friday, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled in favor of Trinity after a four-year legal battle.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:09:54 GMT
Homewood police announced Friday they've arrested a 19-year-old from Mexico on drug and weapons charges after pulling him over in a traffic stop. Homewood officers pulled over Juan Alberto Canedo for aMore >>
Homewood police announced Friday they've arrested a 19-year-old illegal immigrant from Mexico on drug and weapons charges after pulling him over in a traffic stop.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:50:29 GMT
The Senate Democratic Caucus told reporters Friday morning that there is no way to fix the Alabama Accountability Act. "The governor has seen the light and now he wants to do something about it" Sen. HankMore >>
The Senate Democratic Caucus told reporters Friday morning that there is no way to fix the Alabama Accountability Act.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:44:01 GMT
A collapsed culvert has led Trussville officials to indefinitely close a section of Green Road until repairs can be made. Trussville Police say a culvert that ran underneath the roadway collapsed on Friday,More >>
A collapsed culvert has led Trussville officials to indefinitely close a section of Green Road until repairs can be made.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:33:38 GMT
Leonard at hearing Thursday afternoon. Photo Courtesy Opelika-Auburn News
A Lee County Circuit Court judge is ordering Lee County Sheriff and Auburn Police Department to return accused murder suspect Desmonte Leonard to the Montgomery County Jail.More >>
A Lee County Circuit Court judge is ordering Lee County Sheriff and Auburn Police Department to return accused murder suspect Desmonte Leonard to the Montgomery County Jail.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 2:07 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:07:12 GMT
A man who paints murals of the American flag is leaving a special work of art for Jacksonville's war heroes.Scott Lobaido painted a mural on the back of the Jacksonville High School field house. Part ofMore >>
A man who paints murals of the American flag is leaving a special work of art for Jacksonville's war heroes.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:32 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:32:22 GMT
Bessemer Police are investigating after a decomposed body is found in a vacant lot.Police say construction crews discovered the body in the 1900 block of 7th Avenue North. There is no positive identificationMore >>
Bessemer Police are investigating after a decomposed body is found in a vacant lot.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:13:10 GMT
Gadsden police have arrested a 35-year-old man after he reportedly threatened to kill the people inside his house. Police responded to a domestic incident around 5 a.m. Friday at a home in the 1300 blockMore >>
Gadsden police have arrested a 35-year-old man after he reportedly threatened to kill the people inside his house.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:42 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:42:10 GMT
Birmingham Police have arrested a mother accused of firing a gun at a middle school campus.Cassandra Abrams, 36, is charged with reckless endangerment and "certain persons forbidden to possess firearms."More >>
Cassandra Abrams, 36, is charged with reckless endangerment and "certain persons forbidden to possess firearms."More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:14:41 GMT
The only flying B-29 bomber is at Birmingham Shuttlesworth through the weekend. This B-29 is named FiFi and was built in 1945. The B-29 is often credited as the aircraft that ended World War II. TheMore >>
The only flying B-29 bomber is at Birmingham Shuttlesworth through the weekend. This B-29 is named FiFi and was built in 1945. The B-29 is often credited as the aircraft that ended World War II.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:59 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:59:18 GMT
The Birmingham Police Department says they are conducting a homicide investigation on Friday morning. According to officers, the victim was discovered around 2:45 a.m. in the 1200 block of Rayfield Drive.More >>
The Birmingham Police Department says they are conducting a homicide investigation on Friday morning...More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:50 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:50:06 GMT
Ingrid Law is a big animal advocate. Recently, she said she has witnessed extensive animal abuse in Jefferson County. "One dog, her back leg or her paw had been severed, intentionally cut off. She wasMore >>
Ingrid Law is a big animal advocate. Recently, she said she has witnessed extensive animal abuse in Jefferson County...More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:44 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:44:34 GMT
Security will soon be tighter at Birmingham bars and clubs. City leaders ruled the businesses will have to give a detailed security plan before getting a business license. Part of the plan must includeMore >>
Security will soon be tighter at Birmingham bars and clubs.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:35:38 GMT
Thursday on FOX6 News at 10, anchor Beth Shelburne has an update to the investigation of Tutwiler Prison for Women.One year ago, allegations of widespread sexual abuse by guards came to light. CriminalMore >>
One year ago, allegations of widespread sexual abuse by guards came to light. Tonight at 10, Beth will share what has changed in that time.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:19 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:19:56 GMT
Family, friends and community members gathered Thursday evening to remember 76-year-old Birl Jackson. The landscaper's death shocked his Birmingham neighborhood. Police say he was gunned down during aMore >>
Family, friends and community members gathered Thursday evening to remember 76-year-old Birl Jackson. More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:48:08 GMT
State troopers have released the names of the four people killed in a wreck in Greene County Wednesday afternoon. Eight people were inside a 2004 Ford Explorer that left the roadway and flipped over beforeMore >>
State troopers have released the names of the four people killed in a wreck in Greene County Wednesday afternoon. A two-year-old was among the dead. More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:00 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:00:58 GMT
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says a Birmingham police officer was involved in a motorcycle accident on Thursday morning. According to Chief Deputy Randy Christian, the officer lost control ofMore >>
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says a Birmingham police officer was involved in a motorcycle accident on Thursday morning.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:37 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:37:19 GMT
The Jefferson County commission made history Wednesday morning by voting to hire the first female county attorney. Commissioners voted 3-2 to hire Carol Sue Nelson, a current attorney at Maynard and CooperMore >>
The Jefferson County commission made history Wednesday morning by voting to hire the first female county attorney.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:27:41 GMT
Jefferson County officials are still waiting on the results of an internal investigation into a possible tag line scandal. A Fox6 investigation revealed video of a Jefferson County employee apparentlyMore >>
Jefferson County officials are still waiting on the results of an internal investigation into a possible tag line scandal.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:06 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:06:40 GMT
Two Tuscaloosa firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after bricks fell on them while they battled a house fire Thursday morning. The firemen, identified as Lt. Darrel Harbin and PhillipMore >>
Two Tuscaloosa firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after bricks fell on them while they battled a house fire Thursday morning.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:38:20 GMT
The Shelby County Board of Education says Oak Mountain High School was vandalized overnight. Shelby Ed. Spokesperson Cindy Warner says a slippery/soapy substance was put on the school's hallway floors.More >>
The Shelby County Board of Education says Oak Mountain High School was vandalized overnight.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:32:22 GMT
The Tuscaloosa Police Department says they have arrested a man in connection to a rape investigation. Officers responded to DCH Hospital on Thursday morning around 6:30 a.m. on a report of a sexual assault.More >>
The Tuscaloosa Police Department says they have arrested a man in connection to a rape investigation...More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:18:48 GMT
Avondale Elementary is closing early due to a power outage caused by a downed power pole, school officials said Thursday morning. A traffic accident knocked down the power pole, cutting off electricityMore >>
Avondale Elementary is closing early due to a power outage caused by a downed power pole, school officials said Thursday morning.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:29 AM EDT2013-05-16 12:29:04 GMT
The Alabama Department of Public Safety says one person was killed on Wednesday evening after being involved in a crash. 41-year-old Wesley Byrd Jr. of Alexandria was traveling in a tractor trailed whenMore >>
The Alabama Department of Public Safety says one person was killed on Wednesday evening after being involved in a crash...More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:26 AM EDT2013-05-16 12:26:14 GMT
A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on Highway-31 in Clanton on Wednesday night. This happened around 9 p.m. near the Russell Do-it Center hardware store. Police say the pilot was forcedMore >>
A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on Highway-31 in Clanton on Wednesday night.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:22 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:22:56 GMT
The city of Bessemer and local juke joint Gip's Place have reached an agreement that will ensure the party will continue.The city shut down the juke joint about two weeks ago, saying Gip was operatingMore >>
The city of Bessemer has proposed several changes to keep the live music parties going at juke joint Gip's Place.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:44:09 GMT
A plan to build a new hospital in Chilton County will require millions of dollars and may not become a reality for several years.Commissioner Alan Caton says rather than reopen the old hospital the planMore >>
Commissioner Alan Caton the idea is to fund the $16 million-project with a new tax, which may not be approved by the legislature until 2014. Then building could begin... More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:17 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:17:09 GMT
The Greene County Coroner tells FOX6 News that four people have been killed in a vehicle accident.State troopers responded to the call around 4:21 p.m. Tuesday at mile marker 52 along Highway 11. TheyMore >>
The Greene County Coroner tells FOX6 News that four people have been killed in a vehicle accident.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:12:09 GMT
Nordstrom Rack is ready to open its first Alabama location along Highway 280.The store will celebrate its opening beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 16 with breakfast, music and a chance to win one of 30More >>
Nordstrom Rack isready to open its first Alabama location along Highway 280.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:15 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:15:25 GMT
How could a Birmingham spa busted for alleged prostitution and not having a business license re-open and be busted again less than a month later? Nine people have been arrested at Bali Spa over the lastMore >>
FOX6 News investigates how a Birmingham spa busted for alleged prostitution and not having a business license can re-open. More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:08:10 GMT
Calhoun County's sheriff says his agency took more than a hundred identity theft reports that appear to be linked to the third party hacking of the debit and credit card system at the MAPCO convenienceMore >>
Calhoun County's sheriff says more than a hundred identity theft reports appear to be linked to the hacking of debit and credit card systems at the MAPCO convenience store chain.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:43:30 GMT
The Tuscaloosa County Commission has approved an expensive makeover for several area parks.Local leaders hope the upgrades to parks in city limits and the county will attract tourists. The $4.5 millionMore >>
Local leaders hope the upgrades to parks in city limits and the county will attract tourists. More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:42:37 GMT
Huffman High School held a ceremony Wednesday to honor the memory of a student killed in a wreck on Mother's Day. Fourteen-year-old Tytiwaan Ard lost his life when his father wrecked on their way to pickMore >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:48:40 GMT
The Birmingham Board of Education this afternoon is set to look at moving more than a hundred students from Jones Valley K-through-8 over to the new Oxmoor Elementary. Not everyone is happy with the move. BirminghamMore >>
The Birmingham Board of Education this afternoon is set to look at moving more than a hundred students from Jones Valley K-through-8 over to the new Oxmoor Elementary.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:36:06 GMT
Birmingham is being ranked among the least active cities in the United States. Men's Health magazine released the rankings of the 100 most and least active cities. Starting off at number one is Portland,More >>
The magazine looked at the amount of exercise residents did at home, health clubs, the amount of TV viewing, and how a city encourages exercise.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:52:32 GMT
Gadsden, Alabama ranks among the 10 poorest cities in the U.S., according to the website www.therichest.org. Gadsden is number five on the list with a median income of $33,313. The website says more thanMore >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:04:15 GMT
Two 22-year-old men from the Birmingham area were arrested this week in connection to a robbery that happened in Auburn. A victim called Auburn police on Tuesday, May 14 to report a robbery that had justMore >>
Two 22-year-old men from the Birmingham area were arrested in connection to a robbery that happened in Auburn.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:17 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:17:43 GMT
The Homewood Board of Education says Homewood High School was put on lockdown on Wednesday morning. The lockdown was a precaution after a man was seen entering the school and placing a book bag on a benchMore >>
The Homewood Board of Education says Homewood High School was put on lockdown on Wednesday morning...More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:08 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:08:59 GMT
The body of a Sylacauga man was recovered from Lake Howard on Tuesday evening, Sylacauga police said this morning. The victim was identified as 36-year-old Steven Heath Lowery, a Sylacauga Utility BoardMore >>
The body of a Sylacauga man was recovered from Lake Howard on Tuesday evening, Sylacauga police said this morning.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:19:49 GMT
Police in Gardendale have made an arrest in a recent jewelry story robbery. The owner of Gardendale Jewelers says the suspect asked to look at some gold necklaces. Then, he took off will the jewelry, sayingMore >>
Police in Gardendale have made an arrest in a recent jewelry story robbery...More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:23 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:23:01 GMT
With more job opportunities than any other college major these days, computer science is hot. The Bureau of Labor says there will be up to 800,000 new jobs in this area by 2020. So, why are fewer thanMore >>
With more job opportunities than any other college major these days, computer science is hot. The Bureau of Labor says there will be up to 800,000 new jobs in this area by 2020. So, why are fewer than 100 students in Alabama learning about this field?More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:15 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:15:08 GMT
Sunday liquor sales in Anniston will be legal starting next week. On Tuesday night, city council members approved the measure, which was also approved by state lawmakers and signed by Governor Bentley. AllMore >>
Sunday liquor sales in Anniston will be legal starting next week...More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:24:36 GMT
A fight between two female students turned even uglier when a parent allegedly fired a gun at a Birmingham middle school. The incident happened on the front lawn of Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School onMore >>
A fight between two female students turned even uglier when a parent allegedly fired a gun at a Birmingham middle school.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:00:22 GMT
Tuesday marks day two that mosquito trucks have made their way along the streets of Birmingham. "They're bad. Mosquitoes are bad," Birmingham resident Barbara Pierce said. She said she's grateful trucksMore >>
After experiencing a record number of West Nile virus cases in 2012, Birmingham is preparing to keep the insects at bay.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:21:46 GMT
The Talladega deputy coroner confirms a body was found near the Talladega Superspeedway Tuesday morning around 11 a.m. The body was discovered near a campground along Jackson Trace Road. Deputy CoronerMore >>
The family of a missing race fan and the Talladega Co. Sheriff confirm that a body recovered is that of Nick Bower. More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:15 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:15:10 GMT
A proposed Birmingham budget for next year includes a raise for city employees and money for new emergency communications equipment for police and firefighters.Mayor William Bell's budget expects to takeMore >>
A proposed Birmingham budget for next year includes a raise for city employees and money for new emergency communications equipment for police and firefighters.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:13:26 GMT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - A Tuscaloosa County judge is ordering the University of Alabama's counseling center to turn over records sought by the daughter of Alabama football coach Nick Saban in a lawsuit. AMore >>
A Tuscaloosa County judge is ordering the University of Alabama's counseling center to turn over records sought by the daughter of Alabama football coach Nick Saban in a lawsuit.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:00:16 GMT
There are new developments in the story involving a Jefferson County employee caught on video appearing to take money for faster service in the car tag line.Jefferson County officials confirm that a secondMore >>
There are new developments in the story involving a Jefferson County employee caught on video appearing to take money for faster service in the car tag line.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:34:32 GMT
Actress Angelina Jolie announced to the world that she has undergone a double mastectomy to avoid the threat of breast cancer. Her announcement instantly raised awareness of this extreme preventative medicalMore >>
A doctor at UAB says a double masectomy is one of the options for women like Angelina Jolie who have an increased risk of developing breast cancer.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:00:50 GMT
The Birmingham City Council today unanimously approved a new set of safety rules for nightclubs inside city limits. These new rules will requires every club to have a safety and security plan and trainedMore >>
These new rules will requires every club to have a safety and security plan and trained security staff in place.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:30:28 GMT
Funeral services have been set for the Rev. Nimrod Q. Reynolds, who died Saturday at age 82. Rev. Reynolds was a Civil Rights leader and foot soldier in Anniston who was beaten in September 1963 whenMore >>
Funeral services have been set for the Rev. Nimrod Q. Reynolds, who died Saturday at age 82. More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:05:13 GMT
Tuscaloosa police conducted a city wide check of all sex offenders living within the city limits last month. From that investigation, 114 sex offenders were checked, 22 were found in violation and 17 wereMore >>
Tuscaloosa police conducted a city wide check of all sex offenders living within the city limits last month, leading to 17 arrests. More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:08 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:08:41 GMT
Jefferson County Commissioners believe some of the long wait for car tags can be reduced by the end of summer or the fall. Jefferson County taxpayers still have to wait hours in line because of the county'sMore >>
Jefferson County Commissioners believe some of the long wait for car tags can be reduced by the end of summer or the fall. Jefferson County taxpayers still have to wait hours in line because of the county's financial troubles and new requirements for insurance coverage...More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:53:50 GMT
Jefferson County is taking another step to get out of the largest municipal bankruptcy in the country's history. On Thursday Jefferson County Commissioners will vote on an agreement with creditors. TheseMore >>
Jefferson County is taking another step to get out of the largest municipal bankruptcy in the country's history.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:44:28 GMT
The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a death on Tuesday morning. It happened in the 5000 block of 2nd Avenue North and 50th Street North in Woodlawn. Officers say they received a report ofMore >>
Birmingham police have identified the female victim of a homicide discovered Tuesday morning. More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-05-14 15:15:05 GMT
Center Point could get the green light to restart its traffic cameras. The city stopped giving tickets from its red light cameras after people complained about the appeal process. Governor Bentley is expectedMore >>
Center Point could get the green light to restart its traffic cameras. The city stopped giving tickets from its red light cameras after people complained about the appeal process. Governor Bentley is expected to sign a bill to change the way appeals are handled.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-05-14 15:12:28 GMT
In a new survey, half of teen drivers admit to texting while behind the wheel. The study was commissioned by the Center for Disease Control and surveyed teens from around the nation. It found that approximatelyMore >>
In a new survey, half of teen drivers admit to texting while behind the wheel...More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-05-14 15:07:24 GMT
A Tuscaloosa women's civic organization cut a big check to a Tuscaloosa County school in need. The Junior League of Tuscaloosa donated $15,000 to Holt Elementary on Monday. A total of $10,000 was raisedMore >>
A Tuscaloosa women's civic organization cut a big check to a Tuscaloosa County school in need. The Junior League of Tuscaloosa donated $15,000 to Holt Elementary.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:05 AM EDT2013-05-14 12:05:57 GMT
We hear it more and more these days to eat healthy, but eating healthy is not always the most affordable option. There is a new option for in the Tuscaloosa area for people who receive government assistance. TheMore >>
We hear it more and more these days to eat healthy, but eating healthy is not always the most affordable option. There is a new option for in the Tuscaloosa area for people who receive government assistance...More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-05-14 01:27:15 GMT
These are statements issued by Alabama House of Representatives regarding the IRS's apology that it targeted numerous conservative non-profit organizations, including Tea Party groups, during the 2012More >>
These are statements issued by Alabama House of Representatives regarding the IRS's apology that it targeted numerous conservative non-profit organizations, including Tea Party groups, during the 2012More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 7:15 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:15:11 GMT
Just this year, crews have collected more than 8,000 pounds of tar on Alabama's shores - that's equivalent to the weight of two cars. WSFA 12 News picked up at least 2 pounds in a short walk along OrangeMore >>
Three years after the BP oil spill we are still seeing its effects. Tar balls continue to wash up on Alabama's beaches. Sally Pitts looks into the potential danger that's lurking in the water.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 11:00 AM EDT2013-05-11 15:00:12 GMT
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has lane closures planned at two Jefferson County locations Mother's Day weekend.Weather permitting, from 7 p.m. May 12 to 6 a.m. May 13, the southboundMore >>
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has lane closures planned at two Jefferson County locations Mother's Day weekend.More >>
Photos from Monday's championship game in Miami, FL, between Alabama and Notre Dame...More >>
According to the website movoto.com, being a redneck is about your zip code. These are the top 10 most redneck cities in America, according to their survey. Are you ready to git-er-done? Here's your sign.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 12:04 PM EDT2013-05-10 16:04:39 GMT
From Social Security Administration: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 secondMore >>
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.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-10 14:50:52 GMT
CLEVELAND, OH (RNN) – The daughter of suspected kidnapper Ariel Castro said she never wanted to see him again after learning three missing women escaped from his home, and he may be responsible for theirMore >>
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.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 4:58 PM EDT2013-05-09 20:58:21 GMT
The man suspected of kidnapping and raping three women held captive for years inside his Seymour Avenue will be in court on Thursday. Ariel Castro, 52, is charged with four counts of kidnapping and threeMore >>
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.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-05-09 02:53:20 GMT
19 Action News reporter Ed Gallek and Scott Taylor have learned that Cleveland Police are expected to announce charges against Ariel Castro, Onil Castro and Pedro Castro today. The news conference isMore >>
Charges were officially handed down Wednesday against Ariel Castro, three days after three women were found in his house.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-09 02:20:49 GMT
In wake of recent violent tragedies, including the mass shooting on the UAH campus, a team of UAH researchers is now working to improve campus security with the help of drones. More >>
In wake of recent violent tragedies, including the mass shooting on the UAH campus, a team of UAH researchers is now working to improve campus security with the help of drones. More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 4:29 PM EDT2013-05-08 20:29:56 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday held a ceremonial bill signing for Senate Bill 307, a measure that helps expedite the process for children to be adopted into permanent homes. "This bill cuts downMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday held a ceremonial bill signing for Senate Bill 307, a measure that helps expedite the process for children to be adopted into permanent homes. More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:38 AM EDT2013-05-08 12:38:56 GMT
More details are emerging about the lives of three women held captive for years in Cleveland. Multiple sources confirm two of the women were often held in the basement, and one woman in a room upstairs. More >>
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.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 10:12 AM EDT2013-05-07 14:12:27 GMT
A woman claiming to be Amanda Berry called Cleveland Police Monday afternoon. She said she was kidnapped 10 years ago and she is currently at a home at 2210 Seymour. She also told the 911 dispatcherMore >>
According to MetroHealth, Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight have been released from the hospital.
When one of the nine women in his limousine complained about smoke, Orville Brown pulled to the side of a San Francisco Bay bridge to check. As he got out, the back of the vehicle became engulfed in flames.More >>
First came the tapping. Over the blasting music, limo driver Orville Brown heard someone in the backseat knock on the partition behind him, saying something about smoke. No smoking allowed, he told the crowd of partying...More >>
The city of Gardendale is holding their 12th annual Magnolia Festival this Friday and Saturday "rain or shine," according to the website www.magnoliafest.org.More >>
Patriot Park in west Homewood will be covered with brightly colored inflatables, rides for kids, and arts and crafts vendors this Saturday, May 4, as the city celebrates We Love Homewood Day 2013.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-05-02 23:09:09 GMT
ESPN and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) held a press conference in Atlanta on Thursday, May 2, to announce a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate the SEC Network. The network, launchingMore >>
ESPN and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) held a press conference in Atlanta on Thursday, May 2, to announce a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate the SEC Network. The network, launchingMore >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-05-02 21:26:09 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A judge found probable cause to hold James Everett Dutschke in jail without bond. Dutschke, who investigators believe sent ricin-laced letters to the president, waived his right to a bond hearingMore >>
A judge found probable cause to hold James Everett Dutschke in jail without bond.More >>
A new farmers market is opening Friday, May 3 in Bessemer. The Bessemer Farmers Market will be open each Friday between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m .throughout the summer and fall.More >>
Governor Robert Bentley has signed a bill into law allowing the Anniston city council to put Sunday alcohol sales up for a vote by the community.More >>
Jacksonville police put surveillance photos of a suspect and a Land Rover getaway vehicle on its Facebook page following Sunday morning's robbery of a Mapco station.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-04-29 23:38:30 GMT
Lauren Schifano, senior at UNA, plans to ride from Florence to Gulf Shores to help raise awareness for childhood obesity, and she plans on doing it all on her unicycle!More >>
Lauren Schifano, senior at UNA, plans to ride from Florence to Gulf Shores to help raise awareness for childhood obesity, and she plans on doing it all on her unicycle!More >>
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The city of Gardendale is holding their 12th annual Magnolia Festival this Friday and Saturday "rain or shine," according to the website www.magnoliafest.org.More >>
Patriot Park in west Homewood will be covered with brightly colored inflatables, rides for kids, and arts and crafts vendors this Saturday, May 4, as the city celebrates We Love Homewood Day 2013.More >>
A new farmers market is opening Friday, May 3 in Bessemer. The Bessemer Farmers Market will be open each Friday between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m .throughout the summer and fall.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:40:02 GMT
Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban received another honor Friday as he joins the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2013.Saban and seven other sports heroes will be inducted into the hall Saturday evening.More >>
Saban and seven other sports heroes will be inducted into the hall Saturday evening.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:39:31 GMT
One of the oldest buildings on the University of Alabama campus is almost history.A backhoe continued tearing down the Kilgore House on campus Friday. The house was originally built in 1890 at Bryce Hospital.More >>
One of the oldest buildings on the University of Alabama campus is almost history.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:48:08 GMT
State troopers have released the names of the four people killed in a wreck in Greene County Wednesday afternoon. Eight people were inside a 2004 Ford Explorer that left the roadway and flipped over beforeMore >>
State troopers have released the names of the four people killed in a wreck in Greene County Wednesday afternoon. A two-year-old was among the dead. More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:06 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:06:40 GMT
Two Tuscaloosa firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after bricks fell on them while they battled a house fire Thursday morning. The firemen, identified as Lt. Darrel Harbin and PhillipMore >>
Two Tuscaloosa firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after bricks fell on them while they battled a house fire Thursday morning.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:32:22 GMT
The Tuscaloosa Police Department says they have arrested a man in connection to a rape investigation. Officers responded to DCH Hospital on Thursday morning around 6:30 a.m. on a report of a sexual assault.More >>
The Tuscaloosa Police Department says they have arrested a man in connection to a rape investigation...More >>
The stick and ball sports have their All-Star games but, it is usually more of a social event instead of a hard fought competition. NASCAR's version places the past season's best teams against each otherMore >>
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.More >>
Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy afterMore >>
Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy after a late surge took him to the win Saturday night.More >>
Last week's white knuckle action at Talladega pitted driver against driver. This week it's a battle of another form as they try to defeat a "Track Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, South Carolina. DarlingtonMore >>
Last week's white-knuckle action at Talladega pitted driver against driver. This week it's a battle of another form as they try to defeat a "Track Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, SC.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 12:31 AM EDT2013-05-09 04:31:10 GMT
AUBURN—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 appreciate Tina'sMore >>
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 >>
Monday, May 6 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-05-07 03:54:46 GMT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama men's golf team garnered its ninth straight invitation to NCAA postseason competition on Monday when selected to compete in the 2013 NCAA Baton Rouge (La.)More >>
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama men's golf team garnered its ninth straight invitation to NCAA postseason competition on Monday when selected to compete in the 2013 NCAA Baton Rouge (La.)More >>
By Sadie Gennis, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have broken up, People reports. According to a source, the Twilight stars have parted ways after more than three years of dating.More >>
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have broken up, People reports. According to a source, the Twilight stars have parted ways after more than three years of dating.More >>
Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn't have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.More >>
Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn't have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.More >>
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.More >>
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:21:30 GMT
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL (WFTV/CNN) - Disney World is the place where dreams come true, but sometimes waiting is the hardest part. According to an article in the New York Post this week, some wealthy parentsMore >>
According to an article in the New York Post this week, some wealthy parents may be taking the FastPass to an extreme.More >>
Although you can't permanently change your scalp's composition or your hair type, there are a few things you can do to help control oil and get hair that looks fresh and healthy.More >>
Although you can't permanently change your scalp's composition or your hair type, there are a few things you can do to help control oil and get hair that looks fresh and healthy.More >>
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