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Flash flooding from storms reported in east Ala.

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:53:48 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Forecasters say flash flooding across roads is being reported in eastern Alabama and more could occur as showers and thunderstorms move into the central areas of the state.

Kennedy tries new strategy for Ala. Democrats

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:57:08 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Since he quit his post as chairman of the state Democratic Party a month ago, Mark Kennedy has formed a new office, established a website and amassed a growing list of volunteers as he and several other defectors from the traditional party apparatus attempt to build a new organization in a red state where Democrats have lost control of all three branches of state government.

Outdoor athletes converge on Ala park for race

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:34:03 -0400

PELHAM, Alabama - Hundreds of athletes are converging on Alabama's largest state park for a major competition this weekend.

Escaped Alabama inmate recaptured

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:38:30 -0400

GADSDEN, Alabama - Authorities in eastern Alabama say a man who escaped the Etowah County Detention Center has been recaptured.

Possible tornado surprises north Alabama city

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:10:06 -0400

ATHENS, Alabama - A possible tornado has knocked down trees, flipped Dumpsters and damaged the roof of a nearby WalMart in a north Alabama city.

Possible tornado surprises Athens

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:38:13 -0400

ATHENS, Alabama - An unconfirmed tornado on Friday afternoon knocked down trees, flipped Dumpsters and damaged the roof of the nearby WalMart in Athens.

Fight injures Ala fire chief, sparks resignations

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:23:38 -0400

McINTOSH, Alabama - A fight between a mayor and a fire chief has left a southwest Alabama town in disarray.

Ala judge denies bond for man held in child death

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:16:50 -0400

FLORENCE, Alabama - A north Alabama man will remain in jail while charged in the death of his 3-month-old son.

Hangout Fest opens Friday in Gulf Shores

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:11:09 -0400

GULF SHORES, Alabama - It's a big weekend for live music on the Alabama coast, with the third annual Hangout Festival opening Friday on the public beach in Gulf Shores.

Jessica Korda leads Mobile Bay LPGA Classic

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:09:12 -0400

MOBILE, Alabama - Jessica Korda shot a 7-under 65 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Hall of Famer Karrie Webb after the second round of the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic.

Police bust suspected illegal gambling operating

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:40:04 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Police in Birmingham have shut down a recording studio and removed 33 machines they say were being used for illegal gambling.

Sponsor: Still work to do on campaign finance bill

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:46:39 -0400

Alabama lawmakers will likely spend part of the annual session's final day debating possible changes to campaign finance law, including a major shift in contribution rules for corporations and utilities.

Student who drowned in Spring Creek recovered

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:57 -0400

COURTLAND, Alabama - The body of 20-year-old Mississippi college student who drowned while fishing in Lawrence County was found Friday, authorities said.

Bentley struggles to delay school tax credits

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:31:50 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley isn't getting support from key Republicans or Democrats for his proposal to delay private school tax credits for budgetary reasons for two years.

Bama's Nick Saban to enter state Hall of Fame

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:16:31 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Nick Saban's scowling face now greets fans coming into the state of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and a box of his cherished oatmeal cream pies rests at his feet.

Alabama unemployment drops to 6.9 percent

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:28:54 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Alabama's unemployment rate dipped to 6.9 percent in April as more people found restored faith in the job market and started looking for work again, state officials said Friday.

Man, 20, presumed drowned after falling into water

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:29:05 -0400

COURTLAND, Alabama - Authorities say they're searching for a body after a man fell into water while fishing with friends.

Authorities searching for inmate accused of escape

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:52:24 -0400

GADSDEN, Alabama - Sheriff's officials in Etowah County are searching for an inmate after they say he escaped from the county detention center.

DA fights suspect's bid to visit scene of killings

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:16:35 -0400

OPELIKA, Alabama - Prosecutors on Thursday opposed a bid by a shooting suspect to visit the Auburn apartment complex where three people were shot to death at a pool party nearly a year ago.

Marsh to block plan to delay school tax credits

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:44:31 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - The architect of Alabama's new private-school tax credits intends to block the governor's proposal to delay the tax breaks for two years.

Weems sentenced to life for Amanda Taylor murder

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:47:15 -0400

TUSCUMBIA, Alabama - A Colbert County judge has sentenced a man to life in prison in a woman's strangulation death.

Indiana fugitive charged in Alabama kidnapping

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:08:52 -0400

LOXLEY, Alabama - Authorities have arrested a fugitive from Indiana who is charged with kidnapping a woman and her child.

Vandalism damage keeps students from class

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:29:42 -0400

COLUMBIANA, Alabama - Students at a Shelby County high school weren't able to attend classes as normal after vandals struck the building overnight.

4 killed, 4 others injured in Ala. crash

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:50:25 -0400

KNOXVILLE, Alabama - Authorities say four people - including a toddler - have died and four others were injured in a crash south of Tuscaloosa.

1964 Birmingham Barons relive glory days

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:29:03 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Autumn is creeping up on the boys of the summer of '64.