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.

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

Rural lawmakers are shopping around for a late compromise on a farm bill to protect them.

Three people were found dead in an North Alabama apartment.

Many volunteers with the human resource development corporation were honored for their selfless service today.

Some area seniors got an early delivery from Santa Friday morning. Members and volunteers with SARCOA dropped off gifts from their 'Santa for Seniors' program.

Students offered local senior citizens free healthcare screenings, car safety inspections, tips on small quick repairs and hand massages.

The flu is spreading quickly in schools in Houston County.

Solomon Chevrolet donated 80 bikes. The dealership donated one bike for every new or used car it sold within the last month.