Alabama lawmakers weigh in on the possibility of dismantling the Department of Education

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - More than 1,300 layoffs came Tuesday, essentially cutting the federal Department of Education in half, making President Trump’s promise to eliminate the department seem more likely. State Senator Arthur Orr agrees with cutting the …

Alabama church donations, cancer funds stolen during Sunday service

Donations and cancer funds were stolen from a north Alabama church during services Sunday, and authorities say they need help identifying a man and a woman who may have committed the theft. The money was taken during 10 a.m. worship services Sunday at the …

No. 19 Aggies host No. 17 Alabama to open SEC play

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) The No. 19 Texas A&M baseball team opens conference play this weekend when they host No. 17 Alabama at Olsen Field. The Aggies are 10-6 on the season while the Crimson Tide are 17-1. The Maroon & White lead the series …

Kentucky basketball escapes Oklahoma in SEC Tournament game, faces Alabama next

NASHVILLE — Kentucky basketball is back in the win column at the SEC Tournament.  After one-and-done results in the event the past two years, UK held off Oklahoma thanks to Otega Oweh, who made the game-winning basket in the closing seconds of an 85-84 …

Let’s go racing! Start time for 2025 Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix announced

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We’re getting closer and closer to race weekend in Birmingham! The Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix announced this week that the green flag is set to drop at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 4. It was also recently announced that …

Two Alabama men arrested after burglary, chase in Southeast Missouri

KENNETT, Mo. (KFVS) - An early morning break-in at a Dunklin County pharmacy leads to the arrests of two men from Alabama. According to court documents, both David Evans and Cornelius Bray face a long list of charges, including burglary and stealing a …

Former Alabama prep standout staying with Washington Commanders

Trent Scott made two starts during the 2024 season for the Washington Commanders – at left offensive tackle in Game 10 and right guard in the NFC Championship Game. The former Lee-Huntsville standout will bring that versatility back to Washington after …

1 killed in single-vehicle wreck near I-65/565 in north Alabama

One person was killed in a single-vehicle wreck Thursday night near the I-65/565 interchange in north Alabama, authorities said. Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc. responded to the crash around 8:42 p.m. Thursday, said HEMSI spokesman Don …

Alabama among states with apartments to be improved after complaint

Gross Residential Properties will modify 13 apartment complexes to comply with disability access requirements. This action follows a housing discrimination complaint filed by fair housing organizations. Gross Residential Properties will make changes at 13 …

How Alabama Power is preparing for storms