MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama families who rely on food aid are bracing for possible interruptions in November as the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture warning that funding for SNAP and WIC may soon run out. The USDA said Friday it cannot use its $6 billion contingency reserve…

CLAY, Ala. — Emergency crews responded to Clay-Chalkville Middle School Thursday morning after several students became sick following reports of eating homemade cookies sold by another student, according to officials. The Center Point Fire District said it received a call around 10:15 a.m. regarding multiple students experiencing illness on campus. At least one student was…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — President Donald Trump’s latest nominations for Alabama’s top federal prosecutors are drawing attention for their political ties and, in one case, an unresolved history of ethics concerns. The administration this week announced the nominations of Phil Williams, a former Republican state senator and conservative talk radio host, and Thomas Govan, the Alabama…

HOMEWOOD, Ala. — An Alabama funeral service paused in an unexpectedly human moment Monday after a hearse driver accidentally locked the keys inside the vehicle — leaving the dearly departed temporarily stranded. The brief delay unfolded at a local cemetery during a graveside ceremony when mourners realized the hearse, containing the body of a loved…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Jimmie Hale Mission, one of Birmingham’s oldest and most active homeless service organizations, has announced plans to build a new $4.4 million facility to expand its capacity and modernize its campus in the city’s downtown area. The project is part of a broader $6 million capital campaign aimed at improving and…