LINCOLN, Ala. — Authorities say a three-year-old child accidentally shot and killed their father early Monday in a tragedy highlighting Alabama’s persistently high rate of gun violence and the dangers associated with easy firearm access in American homes. Lincoln Police Chief Scott Bonner confirmed officers responded to a home on Taryn Trace around 6:50 a.m.…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama’s sweeping “What is a Woman?” law—widely denounced by LGBTQ advocates as a thinly veiled attack on transgender residents—goes into effect Oct. 1, marking what civil rights supporters are calling the start of a dangerous new era for equality in the state. The law defines “man,” “woman” and other gender-related terms solely…

MOBILE, Ala. — Williamson High School stunned Alabama high school football fans Friday night by defeating Murphy High School 100-0, becoming the first team in the state to reach triple digits in 75 years[1]. The rare lopsided victory poured fresh debate onto sportsmanship, the rules governing Alabama high school football, and the stark competitive gaps…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The “Bama Belle,” a historic riverboat that once sailed Alabama’s Black Warrior River, has been listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, drawing attention for its rare status and unique features. Listed at $99,000, the 90-foot long, 27-foot wide boat features an indoor bar and an open-air second deck popular for commercial cruises…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An Alabama plumber pleaded guilty this week to federal charges after authorities said he tried to orchestrate a murder-for-hire scheme targeting his estranged wife and six adult children, offering tens of thousands of dollars to an undercover FBI agent posing as a hired killer. Mohammad Mohammad, 64, admitted Wednesday in U.S. District…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Travelers in central Alabama now have more reasons to book trips from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, as airport officials announce a surge of new nonstop flights geared toward both business and leisure destinations. The expansion gives area residents access to 22 airport destinations across 19 U.S. cities, solidifying the airport’s position as a…