Alabama roads saw encouraging improvements in 2024, with crashes, injuries and fatalities all declining compared to the previous year, according to the latest crash report released this week by the ... Read More

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One woman is dead and another was injured in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Marion County. The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. Oct. 9 on U.S. Highway 43 near the 287-mile marker, about 4 ... Read More

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Weekend weather forecastA woman died and another was injured in a crash involving three vehicles in Marion County Thursday.Sign up for our NewslettersIt happened at 5:15 p.m. on U.S. 43 about four ... Read More

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According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Kristi C. King, 50, of Hackleburg, was killed when the 2014 Jeep Wrangler she was driving collided head-on with a 2025 Kia Soul around 5:15 p.m. Before ... Read More

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A tragic multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 43 in Marion County has claimed the life of Kristi C. King, a 50-year-old woman from Hackleburg. Read More

Due to the government shutdown, 25,044 women and young children in north Alabama who receive the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits could be affected ... Read More

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Fairview Avenue is a winding two-lane street that travels through a congested residential area. A traffic light has been placed at the Jasmine Trail intersection. City officials say the light will be ... Read More

A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:20 a.m. Tuesday has claimed the life of a 17-year-old driver, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Read More

Roadwork in front of Merrill Hall along Alabama Highway 21 will be completed Thursday, according to University Police Chief Michael Barton and Captain Stephen Hooks. Read More

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The news that repairs to the I-20 bridge over the Coosa River were complete and traffic could return to normal came early Monday, far earlier than expected from the initial ... Read More

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A two-vehicle accident Monday morning on Alabama 77 left one vehicle totaled and the driver with minor injuries. The other vehicle was carrying a tank. Read More

Alabama drivers hit the road slightly safer in 2024, with the state reporting 967 traffic fatalities, down from 975 in 2023, according to the Alabama Crash Facts report. Total crashes also fell, from ... Read More

Alabama saw fewer traffic deaths in 2024, according to the Alabama Crash Facts report. The report, available on the Drive Safe Alabama website, recorded 967 motor vehicle deaths statewide, a decrease ... Read More

Altec aerial device recalls may cause fires if outrigger pads overheat; inspections are essential for fleet safety. Loose platform retaining bolts on Altec vehicles can detach, creating hazards for ... Read More

Two multi-million-dollar projects are bringing veteran housing to Birmingham, but these are hardly traditional shelters. Read More

Three fishermen were killed and two were injured in Alabama when a tournament bass boat crashed into a striped bass charter this spring. Officials have just announced charges for the boat operator and ... Read More

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An Alabama truck driver heading through Northern California was arrested over the weekend after officers suspected him of driving drunk. Read More

A Grand Bay woman has died following a car crash over the weekend, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. According to an ALEA news release, 89-year-old Bernice L. Winston was critically ... Read More

A Grand Bay man has died after a head-on crash early Saturday morning, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. According to an ALEA news release, 61-year-old Ronald M. Greenlee died after his ... Read More