Proving that he’s a man of his word, Governor Bob Riley will bring his family to the Alabama state coast this Father’s Day weekend. Gov. Riley has been encouraging people to visit Alabama’s Beaches this summer, in spite of the oil spill that continues to threaten the tourism industry along the Gulf coast.
Both Serena and Venus Williams are officially out of the Fed Cup, despite wishes that the sisters would be healthy enough to play.
A proposed constitutional amendment to remove the state's 4% sales tax from groceries is set to be considered in an Alabama House committee. In tough economic times, part of the job of government is to help people stretch their budgets. Savings on groceries bills is certainly one way do that.
Alabama Attorney General Troy King says Alabama will join 12 other states in a lawsuit against the federal government to challenge provisions of the newly passed federal health care legislation.
A Birmingham man suspected of multiple burglaries in the Greater Birmingham area was arrested Tuesday morning in Center Point.
The US Airways pilot who won acclaim by guiding a stricken aircraft to a safe landing in the Hudson River will be honored by an organization that represents Medal of Honor recipients.
A 38-year-old Florence, Alabama man was charged with beating another man at a local motel with a bottle and a fire extinguisher.
As badly as you want to, ya just can’t paddle inmates and expect to get away with it. At least not in Alabama.
Why did Goat and Dog cross the road? To get to the Mercedes-Benz!
Someone has anger-control issues; an unreasonable Alabama driver ran his own truck through the window of a service station in protest of the pay-first policy.
Who better to sit on a jury than Jesus Christ? Unfortunately, it can be a little more disruptive that you might realize.
Mobile Alabama's Mardi Gras is the oldest annual carnival celebration in the United States, having begun in 1703. The city of New Orleans was not founded until 1718.
Have you seen the YouTube clip with Alabama's resident sword swallower, Dan Meyer, swallowing a blade from a pair of Home Depot hedge clippers? Definitely NOT something to try at home, kids.
One mom in Albertville, Alabama doesn't value her daughter very much; the adult female was charged with child endangerment last fall when she had her daughter ride outside, on top of their van, to secure a cardboard box.
Jeffrey Paulk believes in downtown so much that he not only moved his business there, but also built a place for his wife's shop and will soon live there.
SWAT Units in Montgomery observe sting transaction, step in to make bust.
The Birmingham Police are investigating unexplained random shootings. Keep up with local news to be aware and alert.
If you live in Birmingham, Alabama, then you need to help Crimestoppers apprehend criminals recently listed on their Most Wanted list.
If you live in Birmingham then you’re faced with a burglary rate that is almost 2.5 times the national average.
Visit the Soul Soldiers special exhibition at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute through the end of the year.
HandsOn Greater Huntsville wants you and your family to join them for Family Volunteer Day on Saturday, November 21, 2009!
On Thursday and Friday, November 19th and 20th, flutist, Dr. Claudia Anderson, will be visiting Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham, Alabama.
There’s no question that you are already familiar with the rich and storied history of Tuskegee, Alabama.
Annual Veterans Day celebration in Mobile, Alabama features several free admission events.
The Whole Backstage Theatre presents its ‘So You Want a Scholarship’ High School Performing Arts Workshop this Saturday.
Join the celebration as 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!
Alabama House District 65 is holding a special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 to fill the seat vacated by Marc Keahey, D-Grove Hill, who won a Senate seat in June.
The annual Halloween Ride for Rett bike ride happens this coming Saturday in Pelham, Alabama. All riders and bikers are welcome to join the fun run
An Alabama Army National Guard unit that shipped out to Iraq last December is due back home in just a few days. Their homecoming is highly anticipated.