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Man involved in deadly Bramblett crash arrested, accused of possessing child porn

The man involved in the 2019 crash, which took the lives of famous Auburn sports announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife, Paula, was charged with possession of child pornography Thursday.

Patterson 2 by Will Blakely Alabama News
This day in history: Albert Patterson shot in Phenix City

Today marks the 68th anniversary of the assassination of Albert Love Patterson, the Phenix City lawyer and Democratic candidate for Attorney General who vowed to root out crime and vice in East Alabama.

Police siren lights by Erica Thomas Alabama News
POLICE: Woman leads officers on high-speed chase, two young children in car

A woman led police in North Alabama on a high-speed chase late Monday night. Police said two young children were in the car with her.

Adams Evans by Caleb Chancey chef Alabama News
Birmingham Chef Adam Evans named best chef in the South

Muscle Shoals native and Birmingham chef Adam Evans was dubbed Best Chef: South this year by the James Beard Foundation at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

From ALEA Facebook Page Alabama News
State trooper hospitalized after I-59 crash

A two-vehicle crash on I-59 near Springville in St. Clair County ended with one on-duty Alabama Law Enforcement (ALEA) trooper and a civilian motorist in the hospital.

USFL 2 AP Photo by Butch Dill Alabama News
USFL players vote to unionize, partner with United Steelworkers

Players from the United States Football League (USFL) have voted to unionize in coordination with the United Football Players Association (UFPA) and elected to partner with the United Steelworkers (USW).

Zamora Shrine by Will Blakely Alabama News
City of Irondale moves to buy Zamora Shrine for $5 million

An unusual 105-acre plot of land could soon become the property of the City of Irondale.

Space Camp from Space Camp Facebook Page Alabama News
U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Space Camp Celebrates 40 Years

This year is the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Space Camp’s 40th anniversary.

Walnut Park by Will Blakely Alabama News
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Man killed in front of Gadsden elementary school identified

An altercation occurred outside the front door of Walnut Park Elementary School on Thursday morning that left one man dead and a police officer injured.

June Fling 2021 from Oneonta Fire and Rescue Service Facebook page Alabama News
Oneonta to host 20th annual June Fling on Saturday

The Oneonta Business Association (OBA) will be hosting its 20th June Fling on Saturday in downtown Oneota.

Jemison Park Flooding Will Blakely Alabama News
Heavy rains flood parts of Birmingham area

Heavy rains left parts of the Birmingham metro area under water early Wednesday, with flash flooding stranding vehicles and swamping parking lots.

George Hamilton by Will Blakely Alabama News
100-year-old WWII veteran lands in Birmingham after commemorating D-Day in France

A 100-year-old World War II veteran landed in Birmingham yesterday after making a trip to France on the 78th anniversary of D-Day.

Gregg Carr Antonio Langham Chris Samuels from Alabama Football Hall of Fame Alabama News
Two Alabama, one Auburn players added to 2023 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Two former football players from the University of Alabama and one from Auburn University were added to the 2023 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.

Police line crime scene 1 Alabama News
Body found in Phenix City trailer park month after fire

A body was found Monday in a Phenix City trailer park a month after a fire destroyed a mobile home near Fort Mitchell.

Marquita Booker from Pickens County Sheriff Alabama News
Pickens County correctional officer charged with sexual abuse

A former Pickens County correctional officer was charged with 16 counts of sexual abuse on Friday.

Artemis ULA nasaspaceflight com Alabama News
Huntsville’s Artemis I arrives in Florida for second pre-launch test

Huntsville’s Artemis I rocket arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida again Monday morning for its second wet dress rehearsal.

Apache AH 64 attack helicopter Andre Klimke unsplash Alabama News
Breaking: Military helicopter crashes near Ozark, occupants injured, but expected to live

A military helicopter crashed near Ozark Monday around 2 p.m.

Garden from Markus Spiske Alabama News
As grocery prices rise, can gardening and raising food at home save money?

As poultry and produce prices skyrocket due to inflation, many Alabamians are looking for ways to keep food on the table without taking a hit. Some have turned to growing and raising their own food. 

Vicky White and Casey White Alabama News
Reward for tip that led to arrest of Casey White did not go to man who found White’s car in Indiana

On Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey directed the Finance Department to issue a $5,000 reward to a person who “provided valuable assistance to law enforcement” in the case of an escaped convict who led police on a nationwide manhunt. The reward did not go to the man who spotted the inmate’s abandoned truck, which eventually led police to capture the convict.

USA Games Logo from Special Olympics Alabama News
Alabama Special Olympics sending 215 to USA Games in Orlando

215 athletes, coaches and unified partners from Alabama will be traveling to Orlando, Florida next week for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.

Vote Alabama News
Friday is last day for in-person voter registration

Friday is the last day for in-person voter registration at your local Board of Registrar's Office.

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Will Blakely: With so much information at our fingertips, the more questions we need to ask

We can’t rely on formal education to teach us everything we need to know, nor can we take what we see on the news or read on Facebook at face value. We must educate ourselves.

Terry Lee Sims by Dothan Police Alabama News
Dothan man charged with leaving two small children home alone with narcotics

A Dothan man was charged Tuesday with leaving two young children home alone with narcotics in their reach.

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Will Blakely: The guardian against misinformation is thinking, not government

We have to be wary of deliberate lies and unintentional misunderstandings, which seem to be prevalent everywhere we turn.

American flags at memorial grave site from Justin Casey Alabama News
5 things to do in Alabama on Memorial Day 2022

Memorial Day is Monday, May 30. Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Created in 1868, Memorial Day is meant to honor and mourn those who have died in service of the United States Military. Here is a look at five events around the state that will take place this Monday:

Police line crime scene 1 Alabama News
6 shot after Anniston graduation party

A graduation party in Anniston with over 150 attendees was struck with gunfire early Friday morning.

Stage at Hank Williams Festival from Gerald Hodges Alabama News
Annual Hank Williams festival to be held in Georgiana June 3-4

The annual Hank Williams festival will be held June 3-4 at the Hank Williams Music Park in Georgiana.  

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