University of Alabama infections since return top 1,000

The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus for the fall.

From Texas to Alabama, coastal residents prepare for back-to-back hurricanes

People along the Gulf Coast, from Texas to Alabama, are preparing for twin hurricanes expected to hit this week within 48 hours of each other. "You're looking at a potential for a major flood event that lasts for some time," said a weather service storm expert. "And that's not even talking about the wind."

More than 300,000 student laptops won't arrive in time for school year

In Abilene (Texas), school official say they ordered 6,000 laptops in May -- but have been told they won't arrive until November. In Alabama, 20 school districts are still waiting on 33,000 laptops. Across the country, the story is the same -- and until those computers arrive, "online school" won't happen.

U of Alabama bans student events, off-campus parties, fraternity parties

The University of Alabama has banned off-campus parties, frat parties and basically any other kind of event except for classes after huge crowds of students gathered at bars. Students are being arrested by Tuscaloosa police for mask violations.

Self-proclaimed 'witch' charged with kidnapping son of missing mom Leila Cavett

An Alabama man now faces kidnapping charges in the case of missing Georgia mom Leila Cavett, one day after federal authorities arrested the suspect who claimed he was the last person to see her before she disappeared in South Florida.

Carriage brings body of civil rights legend John Lewis across bridge where police beat him

The body of the late Rep. John Lewis was brought across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma on Sunday, the same bridge where police beat Lewis and other civil rights marchers on Bloody Sunday.

Man awaiting trial on 5 rape charges collects new rape charge while out on bond

Terrence Terrell Keeton, who told investigators he’s trying to break into the pornography industry, is facing a new rape case — just a month after being released on bond.

Alabama state Senate leader says he wants ‘more people’ to contract COVID-19

Republican Sen. Del Marsh appeared to be referring to herd immunity, which public health experts say is either a long way off or perhaps unachievable.

Trump suggests NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace should apologize for noose 'hoax'

President Donald Trump lashed out at the only Black driver in NASCAR’s top racing series and appeared to criticize the league for banning the Confederate flag.

8-year-old killed, 3 injured in shooting at Alabama mall

Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said the child was killed in the afternoon shooting at the Riverchase Galleria. The police chief said a girl and two adults were also hospitalized after the shooting. Authorities did not release the victims' names.