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UAB Hospital continues to be the best hospital in Alabama, according to U.S. News + World Report
University of Alabama at Birmingham is yet again named the best hospital in Alabama according to U.S. News and World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings. UAB Hospital also holds the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. Keep reading for more on UAB’s...
Each afternoon offers a chance for much needed rainfall
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Starting the day off mild and muggy with overcast skies after Monday’s storms. We will see similar conditions unfold again today throughout the afternoon and evening. So if you didn’t get rain yesterday there will be a chance this afternoon and also tomorrow. Temperatures will climb into the mid to low […]
Local shrimpers set to rally this weekend to raise awareness against imports
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA) - Kerry Mitchell and her husband know the challenges that come with shrimping for a living. Her husband Michael is out dragging his net off Dauphin Island. “This is my husband’s will and drive. He loves it... It’s in his soul. Once you go out on...
MCSO: Third suspect sought for questioning in Prichard murder
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Two people are sitting in Metro Jail accused of a murder in Prichard. Now, the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is looking for one more. In April, investigators say Donta Evans and another man were shot during a drug deal. Evans died. According to Sheriff Paul...
Alabama lawmakers speak on 2nd day of Republican National Convention
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT) — Many conversations involving Alabama lawmakers are happening at the Republican National Convention as the political event enters day two. Houston County Republican Party chairman Alex Reynolds says history is being made at the convention. He also noted the unique atmosphere in the aftermath of former President Trump’s attempted assassination. “You talk about the energy […]
LSU’s Brian Kelly praises South Alabama, Major Applewhite at SEC Media Days
DALLAS (WKRG) — SEC Media Days kicked off Monday at the Omni Hotel in Dallas. For the first time ever, the conference held its unofficial start to the college football season in the state of Texas. The league officially introduced Texas and Oklahoma earlier this month. LSU joined South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Ole Miss to […]
Expect strong thunderstorms in Mobile County early Tuesday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 12:45 a.m. for Mobile County. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 11:58 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Mobile Regional Airport, or 9 miles...
Alabama dentists can continue Botox procedures, according to state board
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Dentists in Alabama can continue to administer Botox to patients. This decision comes after several hearings held by the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners regarding Botox procedures. Last month, the board deliberated on limiting the areas where dentists could administer the injections. The board has now...
Federal court declines to dismiss Alabama redistricting case after South Carolina ruling
A man holds a vote sign in front of a Birmingham courthouse on August 14, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Jemma Stephenson/Alabama Reflector) The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rejection of a challenge to to South Carolina’s congressional map will not impact Alabama’s ongoing redistricting battles for now. The...
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