An overwhelming majority of delegates from the nation's largest education union approved a plan Monday to aggressively lobby congress for reform of the No Child Left Behind Act.

Final preparations are being made at Fort Rucker for this year's freedom fest.

Fireworks aren't the only things heating up for the Fourth of July. Temperatures are expected to continue to be well into the 90s.

An Ohio teenager drowned Sunday after jumping off Acapulco Rock on Lake Martin.

Statistics show that backyard use of fireworks and related injuries are increasing nationwide.

People are coming from across the country to shop in Dothan lately. A local store is featured this month in Southern Living Magazine.

Alabama's first sales tax holiday weekend for back-to-school purchases is growing in popularity.

Alabama Marine Police are out in force this holiday weekend. Over the Fourth of July weekend, every marine police officer is working as vacationers flock to lakes, rivers and beaches.

So far during the long July fourth holiday weekend, Alabama State Troopers report at least seven traffic deaths on Alabama’s rural roadways.

Houston County sheriff's investigators say a case of domestic violence could have turned deadly in a last week fire. Early Sunday morning, investigators say a New Jersey man burned down a house rented by his ex-girlfriend.

Dothan police are still looking for the person who broke into a Dothan convenience store Friday morning.

Ozark city leaders want to make changes to how yard sales are held. City resident may have to pay money to have a yard sale.

Two Pike County teenagers have been charged in connection with a fatal wreck that happened last fall.

Okaloosa County sheriff's deputies have arrested a man in connection with a shooting earlier this week.

Dale County’s industrial growth has made it the top county in the Wiregrass in the 2005 Alabama Economic Development report.

Dry conditions are putting a damper on plans for the 4th of July in some parts of the sunshine state.

The ban on burning in some Florida counties is impacting a longtime south Alabama business.

Starting this weekend, drivers will have to pay closer attention to more than the holiday traffic. The new move over law goes into effect starting July 1.

Driving behavior, including speeding, seat belt use and impaired driving will be closely monitored by Alabama State Troopers this 4th of July travel period.

The Alabama Department of Transportation is moving forward with a plan to build an alternate route around Eufaula, to alleviate congestion on Highway 431. But while some residents are welcoming the plan, others are very much against it.

Former Governor Don Siegelman was convicted today on federal charges of bribery, conspiracy, mail fraud and obstruction of justice.

A new commanding general has officially taken over the reigns at Fort Rucker.

Some people who live in Troy may have to find a new place to live. Troy officials say it's not about kicking folks out of their homes.They say it's to preserve family oriented neighborhoods.

Geneva County’s temporary jail is expected to be open within the next several weeks.

A utility company is warning its customer’s about anyone who comes to their door identifying themselves as an Alabama Power employee.