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Alabama authorizes third nitrogen gas execution for inmate who tortured and killed hitchhiker
The Alabama Supreme Court granted the state attorney general's request to authorize the execution of Carey Dale Grayson, one of four teenagers convicted in the 1994 killing of Vickie Deblieux
Man is first drug dealer in Alabama’s Middle District convicted for fentanyl death
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - For the first time in River Region history, someone has been convicted on federal charges for distributing fentanyl that resulted in a death, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is being updated to clarify this...
One person dead, 14 units a complete loss after Center Point apartment fire
One person is dead after an apartment fire in Center Point Friday morning. Center Point Fire Battalion Chief Chris Horn says the response was made around 12am Friday morning. Fire crews arrived to the Summer Rise apartment building engulfed in flames. 14 units at the apartments are considered to be...
Alabama lawmaker to introduce regulatory bill for crypto, blockchain tech next year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Rep. Mike Shaw, R-Hoover, said Wednesday he intends to introduce legislation related to the regulation of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. “Don’t know what it’s going to look like, but I’m planning on putting something together to introduce next year, but it’s going to take some...
AHSAA clarifies timing for new shot clock in basketball ahead of 2024-25 season
Alabama will be starting a shot clock in high school basketball starting during the 2024-25 season, and the Alabama High School Athletic Association clarified some of the rules around it on Wednesday. The introduction of a shot clock was announced by the AHSAA back in April, following the end of the AHSAA Final Four. It will be used in non-championship and non-area games and is completely optional for now. In April, there were questions, and some...
Tim Walz says he is ‘the anti-Tommy Tuberville’: Football coaches ‘are not the dumbest people’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took a jab at Alabama’s senior U.S. Senator in Boston on Wednesday night. “I feel like one of my roles in this now is to be the anti-Tommy Tuberville, to show that football coaches are not the dumbest people,” the candidate for Vice-President said.
Reports Claim Alabama Rapper Super Nard Has Passed Away — Is It True?
It seems that all too often, musical talents from all over the world are taken before they have their chance to really shine. And now, fans of Alabama rapper Super Nard, who was gaining major popularity in recent years, have been left reeling following reports that the musician has died. The first rumors began swirling after a post from Montgomery's Hood News on Facebook shared a photo of the rapper with the caption, "Rest up, Super Nard."However, because no official statement has been made by Nard's family or friends, fans of the musician really aren't sure what to believe. Here's...
Heat index will approach 100 degrees but chance of showers for weekend
HUNTSVILLE — The heat returns today and Friday but there may be a little relief as a cold front approaches. Afternoon heat indices will also approach and/or exceed the 100-degree mark through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service Huntsville office. “Afternoon heat indices will top out in the...
Last known US slave ship must stay under Alabama coast waters: Report
MOBILE, Alabama: After a year-long investigation, a task force of archaeologists, engineers and historians said the last known U.S. slave ship is too "broken" and decayed to be extracted from the murky waters of the Alabama Gulf Coast without being dismembered. The Alabama Historical Commission task force said the Clotilda,...
Damaging Wind Threat Across Alabama Kicks Off the Weekend
A series of weather systems will impact the region, bringing thunderstorms from Friday afternoon into Saturday. The National Weather Service in Birmingham said, "While large hail is possible, damaging winds will be the main threat with each storm.”. A marginal risk is in place from the Storm Prediction Center for...
Presidential nominee Harris may impact Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — A congressional race in Alabama continues as Election Day comes closer and closer. Republican Caroleene Dobson will face off against Democratic Shomari Figures on Nov. 5 for the congressional seat in District 2. Both candidates say the atmosphere of their campaigns has changed since Vice President Kamala Harris became the official Democratic […]
Zeno Named to Manning Award Watch List
BIRMINGHAM – UAB starting quarterback Jacob Zeno has been named to the Manning Award Watch List, which is presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Zeno is one of 29 quarterbacks named to the watch list, and the winner will be selected by a voting panel, which includes national media and each of the Mannings, after the postseason.
Homewood residents have two weeks to offer input on stormwater management plan
Homewood residents learned that they have two weeks to offer input on the stormwater management plan produced by the Stormwater Management Authority at Monday's City Council meeting. The window for offering input on the plan began on Monday and runs through Aug. 26. “Each year, Jefferson County Department of Health,...
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