TUSCALOOSA, AL (WBMA) Two University of Alabama graduates started a non-profit called Tuscaloosa Bailout to help low-income inmates pay their bonds and get out of the Tuscaloosa County Jail. Sarah Hughes and La-Keisha Emmanuel founded the non-profit and say recent...
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) - It was a day full of celebration with family and friends for 28 year old Ervin "Jock" Allen. He was released from UAB Hospital after nearly a month. Allen was hit hard by the COVID-19 virus...
EDENVILLE, Mich. (AP) — People living along two lakes and a river in mid-Michigan rushed to evacuate Tuesday after the breach of a dam following days of heavy flooding across parts of the Midwest. Two schools were opened for evacuees...
As some schools continue to plan their modified graduations due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Eric Mackey says the focus now is what the fall will look like in Alabama schools. He says leaders are working...
Tomorrow on Monday, May 11, (effectively immediately) will begin Governor Kay Ivey's amendedSafer At Home order to loosen restrictions on restaurants, gyms and salons who have suffered significant financial losses during the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Ivey loosens restrictions on businesses...
As of Saturday, May 9, Cullman County Schools, Shelby County Schools, Walker County Schools, and Thompson High School have each announced plans to go forward with in-person commencement ceremonies. The announcements began after Governor Kay Ivey announced new guidelines of...
When Makenzie Tuten made her way to Wallace State's Nursing Program a couple years ago, she had no idea that she would be graduating during a pandemic. While this may have been beyond her wildest dreams, she is ready to...
For Alexander Wilson, the past few weeks have been trying. RELATED >>> More coronavirus news from ABC 33/40. Wilson, a senior at the University of Montevallo, is also a licensed hair cosmetologist. Due to recent restrictions, he is unable...
The statewide stay-at-home order issued by Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health, among other things, protects people from evictions and foreclosures for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis. The order goes into effect at 5 p...
Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban has a very special message about how to “flatten the curve” and beat COVID-19. In a video message to all Alabamians, Saban reminds you that the best thing you can do to protect yourself and...
A medical group in Birmingham has found a solution to keeping patients safe during the pandemic. Southview Medical Group said they're treating 500 patients a day through video conferencing and telemedicine for severe respiratory issues, including COVID-19 symptoms. Related: More...
Birmingham-area McDonald's locations agreed to feed first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fifteen McDonald's locations in and around Birmingham are offering free extra value meals to uniformedFire Fighters, EMS/Ambulance Services, and Police Officers. "We acknowledge the long hours that...
The old saying goes, "when one door closes, another one opens. " Over the past few days, many doors have unfortunately had to close, but some of the many that continue to stay open are those of grocery stores. ...
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WPMI) — The seventh case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Alabama was confirmed Saturday near the Gulf Coast. The North Baldwin Infirmary in Bay Minette said the patient is isolated in their home and the staff who cared...
At a news conference Thursday the Jefferson County Department of Health said they believe the new coronavirus (COVID-19) is already here and recommended all large public gatherings be cancelled. Jefferson County Health Officer Dr.
Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is blasting Alabama’s response to the pandemic, saying not enough is being done right now to prepare. Ainsworth says the State is simply not ready for the tsunami of patients heading its way.
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) - Longtime reporter, Nancy Parker, died in a plane crash on Friday afternoon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fox 8 released this statement following Parker's death: "Today we mourn the loss of our longtime colleague and friend...
The Foley Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Mrs. Gladys Novak Sutton. Mrs. Sutton is a 78-year-old white female and may be suffering from a condition that could impair her judgment. She was last...