Kentucky man charged with making terrorist threat to Alabama woman, her family

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Kentucky man is accused of making a terrorist threat to a family in Alabama that led to extra security at a Cherokee County school. Authorities say Ronald Barnette, 24, made the threat April 22. Investigators and School …

PJ Spraggins Crowned Best Male Jazz Artist at Alabama Music Awards

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Birmingham’s PJ Spraggins, a celebrated drummer, writer, and producer, proudly holds his award for Best Male Jazz Artist at the Alabama Music Awards on July 27th, a testament to his talent and the unwavering support of his community …

Alabama Trending For 5-Star EDGE Recruit

Alabama Trending For 5-Star EDGE Recruit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Alabama Crimson Tide may add to their star-studded 2026 recruiting class in the coming days. Five-star EDGE recruit Anthony Jones is expected to announce his commitment this …

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Alabama health officials urge caution after fatal dog attacks

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Following two fatal dog attacks, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is urging residents to exercise caution around animals due to the risk of bites, scratches, and potential disease transmission. SEE ALSO: Six dogs shot to …

Alabama urging caution 'to prevent injuries from aggressive dogs' after deadly attacks

COME OUT OF THESE CONVERSATIONS. FOLLOWING TWO SEPARATE DEADLY ATTACKS IN CENTRAL ALABAMA LAST WEEK, THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS GIVING YOU SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN YOU’RE INTERACTING WITH ANIMALS YOU DON’T KNOW. THEY SAY MOST DOG …

Alabama Writers Showcase: Steel and Memory: Saying Goodbye to the SS United States

Alabama Public Radio presents local writers reading their own works! The Alabama Writers Wednesday Night Showcase puts a spotlight on emerging voices in Alabama’s literary world. The fourth episode features Lynn Oldshue reading Steel and Memory: Saying …

Alabama poultry company Fined $385k, for Child Labor Violations

I guess I’m just naive because I never thought this kind of thing happened in Alabama. I thought it was only in faraway nations halfway around the world. You know, stuff like this only happens in other countries. Photo by Kelvin Zyteng on Unsplash Photo by …

What's That Smell In Brookwood, Alabama?

That's the question on many people's minds in Tuscaloosa and Brookwood, Alabama. It seems to be bothering everyone who has to drive through or near a particular area of town. It's hard to pinpoint it completely, but from all the phone calls we…

Alabama’s high school football championships will undergo significant change in Mobile

The Super 7 football championships in Mobile in 2026 will be a four-day event. The AHSAA’s Central Board of Control approved a “pilot” schedule for the games in 2026 and 2028 at South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium, which will see the event move from …