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Concerns over discipline arise after Ala. fire officer was demoted over alleged comments, social media posts
DECATUR, Ala. — Mayor Tab Bowling last month demoted Decatur Fire & Rescue Lt. Kevin Jackson, a 20-year firefighter and vocal supporter of a man killed by Decatur police, for allegedly making a distasteful comment in front of civilians during an emergency; however, the civilians at the scene say they didn’t hear or see anything inappropriate.
Men’s City Golf Qualifiers at Brookwood Golf Club
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - It was the qualifying round for the Men’s City Golf Tournament at Brookwood Golf Club on Saturday, July 20. Exactly 156 players competed at Brookwood for 69 spots in the men’s city tournament that takes place in just two weeks at Coyote Creek.
Woman arrested after leading Gadsden police in high-speed chase, crashing into gas pumps, causing fire
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. — A woman was placed in jail following a high-speed chase through two cities in Etowah County. The Gadsden Police Department says it all started when officers tried to stop a suspicious vehicle in the Clubview area in the early morning hours of July 21. The...
Here's what happens to Alabama ballots after presidential ticket shakeup
State officials confirmed Monday that Alabama ballots for the general election will have the Democratic candidates for president and vice-president listed as chosen at the party's convention next month. President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the race, and he has thrown his support to Vice-President Kamala Harris to lead the...
Sen. Katie Britt slams Kamala Harris as ‘last person who should be entrusted with our nation’s future’
As national Democrats began lining up behind Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden’s decision to suspend his re-election campaign, Alabama Sen. Katie Britt Sunday blasted Harris for her record with the administration. “Changing the president in this case isn’t going to change the policies,” Britt told AL.com...
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama Sunday evening
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 7:57 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:45 p.m. for Madison, Morgan, Marshall and Jackson counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:57 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Owens Cross...
Below average temperatures continue as rain chances remain elevated
Monday: Scattered showers and a few storms will be around for much of the day, increasing in coverage during the afternoon and evening hours. High temperatures will be in the middle 80s while the humidity remains very high. Tuesday-Thursday: Temperatures will continue to stay below average over this week as consistent cloud cover and waves […]
Update: Flood advisory affecting Alabama until Sunday night
An updated flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:27 p.m. in effect until 11:30 p.m. for Bullock, Montgomery and Pike counties. The weather service says, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas....
Alabama Football offers 2026 prospect, nephew of NBA legend Kobe Bryant
The Alabama Crimson Tide coaching staff extended an offer to 2026 four-star athlete Jett Washington on Friday. Washington is the nephew of former Los Angeles Laker and NBA Hall of Fame inductee Kobe Bryant. The product of Bishop Gorman High School is one of the top dual sport athletes in...
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