Alabama is known for its quaint and quiet towns, country roads and beautiful mountains, lakes and beaches. But beyond those peaceful scenes are violent, unthinkable acts happening before our eyes. Alabama lawmakers and law enforcement agencies are battling homegrown crime daily and in 2022, they were very busy.
The opioid epidemic continues to claim lives nationwide, and law enforcement and lawmakers in south Alabama are working together to act.
This month, a program used statewide to train law enforcement officers celebrated 50 years. On December 7, the founders of the Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy gathered to celebrate.
An Alabama man that appeared in more than 30 movies and TV series and worked as a professor at UAB died on Christmas day at the age of 87.
The Hoover Police Department shared several tips on how to protect your wallet online:
A doctor who is also a Republican lawmaker in Utah has introduced a bill mirroring Alabama's Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act.
The dumping of waste from a dog food manufacturer in Calhoun County is causing a big stink in a subdivision near White Plains.
With all of the goodies you received this Christmas, comes a lot of trash. There are wrapping paper scraps, gift bags and boxes. But disposing of those items could be an invite for thieves, police say.
A social media post is going viral after nurses were seen walking to work Monday after hazardous road conditions left them stranded.
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday the sudden death of Sheriff Joe Sedinger.
Some people in east Alabama are quickly running out of water, causing panic as utility companies work to respond.
The Moody Fire Department is monitoring a large landfill fire that is causing smoke to fill the air for miles.
This Christmas, children who have survived sex trafficking can have more hope thanks to a non-profit in Shelby County.
It was during a study group in the late 1960s that a newlywed couple had an experience that would change both of their lives and the future of Alabama. Albert Lee and Eunie Smith had only been married a year and for the most part, was an average, young couple, going about their days enjoying life and each other.
The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Gulf Shores City Schools (GSCS) asking for a share of a one-cent sales tax that goes to schools in Baldwin County.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued several warnings, watches and advisories across the state of Alabama ahead of an arctic blast that is expected to bring along a hard freeze and strong winds Thursday evening.
A homeless man sleeping inside a dumpster got a rude awakening Monday when a garbage collection truck came around.
Property owners in Daphne will soon be paying more taxes after voters approved a special school tax last August.
A former Jefferson County constable has been accused of evading taxes and using his position to pay family members.
The Robertsdale Police Department announced the arrest of a teacher following a lengthy investigation into possible sexual contact between the suspect and a student.
After being arrested on their wedding night, a couple spent their first night of marriage in the Henry County Jail.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) issued an Emergency Missing Child Alert Monday for Joslyn Marie Campbell out of Springville.
With a nearly $40 million annual budget, the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office won't miss the approximately $500,000 generated from concealed carry permits when the state rings in permitless carry along with the new year.
After six verbal commands from the officers, the suspect refused to put down the weapon, and both the deputy and the officer shot him.
Two middle school students in south Alabama are facing serious criminal charges after a fake claim there was an active shooter at their school.
Famous dancer, producer and actor Stephen “tWitch” Boss died Monday in Los Angeles. Police said the 40-year-old committed suicide.
The murder conviction of Charles C. McCrory, 64, of Andalusia, was upheld by the Court of Criminal Appeals on December 9.