The Salvation Army will distribute the gifts and food on Friday, December 21.

The attorney general said he offered VictoryLand the opportunity to go into court to prove their operations are legal, but that was not done.

Phenix City Schools Superintendent Larry DiChiara said police believe the special needs student made the call from the school after borrowing a cell phone from a friend.

Gov. Robert Bentley is headed to Auburn for an economic development announcement.

A line of storms moved through the wiregrass area on Monday, bringing with it heavy rain, wind, and even prompting a few severe thunderstorm warnings.

Federal authorities say a Montgomery woman has been sentenced to over four years in prison on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

A federal judge has denied bond for a Mobile, Ala., native charged with plotting to join violent international jihad.

Alabama officials say the state stands to lose thousands of jobs and millions in revenue for schools if the president and Congress don't reach an agreement before the country goes over the "fiscal cliff."

A state medical examiner says an inmate who was found dead at the Houston County Jail last week died of natural causes.

A Houston County man charged with capital murder in the shooting death of his stepfather has been ordered held without bond.

Governor Robert Bentley on Monday tasked Alabama Department of Homeland Security Director Spencer Collier with developing a strategic plan for preventing and responding to incidents of active shooters at various facilities.

A Dothan man is arrested on robbery and assault charges after shooting another man in the leg in Dothan.

A lot of boxing, lifting and packing went into Monday’s collection for toys for tots. But volunteers say it was all well worth it.

At approximately 2226 hours on Dec. 15, 2012, the Enterprise Police Department responded to the 1500 Block of Hwy 84 in reference to a subject hit by an automobile.

Average retail gasoline prices in Alabama have fallen 7.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.08/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,348 gas outlets in Alabama.

The College of Health and Human Services will house the School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management and trustees also established the School of Science and Technology.

Hundreds gathered for the fall commencement ceremony. Keynote speaker was State Rep. Paul Lee.

A shooting at a hospital in Alabama early (Saturday) morning leaves one person dead and three injured.

With Christmas just a week away, one holiday tradition is alive and well here in the Wiregrass...Christmas caroling.

UPDATE: Ala. police kill 2 suspects after separate shootings... Calif. mall on lockdown after shots were fired... Okla. teen arrested in school shooting plot...

Florida and Georgia lottery numbers drawn on Dec 15...

Oil rig arrives off Cuba for new exploration... Domino's founder sues feds over health care law... Crop insurance juicy target in 'fiscal cliff' deal...

Alabama farmers see record yields in 2012... More arrests in Jacksonville State hazing probe... Task force to recommend Ala. law enforcement cuts... Police: Couple lied about who fatally struck teen... Gulf Coast restoration council meeting in Mobile... Tornado damages homes in Birmingham neighborhood...

Dale County Humane Society is in the holiday spirit.

An early morning car crash killed an Andalusia man.