• Alabama Opens State Parks to Hurricane Milton Evacuees as Historic Storm Approaches

    Alabama Opens State Parks to Hurricane Milton Evacuees as Historic Storm Approaches

    MONTGOMERY, Ala. —As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s Gulf Coast with unprecedented fury, Alabama is stepping up to offer refuge to those in its path. The storm, now a menacing Category 5 hurricane, has rapidly intensified, boasting winds of 180 mph and threatening to unleash a historic storm surge on the Tampa Bay area. Governor…

  • Execution Looms for Alabama Man Convicted of Grisly 2016 Murders

    Execution Looms for Alabama Man Convicted of Grisly 2016 Murders

    Atmore, Ala. – Derrick Dearman, a man convicted of one of the most horrific mass murders in Alabama’s history, is set to be executed as legal battles unfold and advocates call for justice to be served. Dearman, 34, awaits death by lethal injection at Holman Correctional Facility. His execution date, set for later this month,…

  • Birmingham’s Leadership Under Fire: Calls for Police Chief Resignation Grow Louder

    Birmingham’s Leadership Under Fire: Calls for Police Chief Resignation Grow Louder

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham finds itself at the center of a heated debate as calls for the resignation of Police Chief Scott Thurmond gain momentum. Critics, led by Alabama State Representative Juandalynn Givan, argue that Thurmond’s leadership has coincided with a troubling increase in violent crime, particularly homicides. They claim that the city is experiencing…

  • Historic Crash at Talladega: Chaos and Triumph

    Historic Crash at Talladega: Chaos and Triumph

    TALLADEGA, Ala. — The Talladega Superspeedway became the epicenter of high-speed chaos on October 6, 2024, as the NASCAR Cup Series race was marked by the largest crash in its storied history. The YellaWood 500 turned into a spectacle of twisted metal and flying debris when a 27-car pile-up unfolded, reshaping the playoff landscape. The…

  • Shelby County Library’s LGBTQ+ Book Restrictions Ignite Debate and Concerns Over Discrimination

    Shelby County Library’s LGBTQ+ Book Restrictions Ignite Debate and Concerns Over Discrimination

    SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. — A political storm is brewing at the North Shelby Library after the board’s recent decision to restrict access to LGBTQ+ books for minors. The new policy, enacted in October, places books dealing with sexual orientation and gender identity in a segregated “parent guidance” section, making them accessible only with parental supervision…

  • Three Injured in Lakeview District Shooting Amid Historical Challenges

    Three Injured in Lakeview District Shooting Amid Historical Challenges

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A shooting in Birmingham’s Lakeview District early Sunday morning left three people injured. The incident occurred at approximately 3:27 a.m. on the 3000 block of 7th Avenue South. Two victims were transported to UAB Hospital, while a third was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital. All injuries are reported as non-life-threatening, and no…