Category Archives: Local News

The Alabama Department of Corrections personnel grew by 70 more today.

Alabama schools are struggling to find teachers; specifically in math, science and special education.

Wade, 20 months old, suffers from a rare genetic disease that could take away his ability to move or even breathe. Now, he’s days away from getting a potentially life-changing treatment.

The 2015 drive-by shooting left one person dead. Demartre Harris was also found guilty on other charges.

Mike Pilgrim went into cardiac arrest after being electrocuted while cutting down a tree. When first responders and medics arrived on the scene, Pilgrim was unresponsive and had no pulse.

As the new school year is underway, Dr. David Lewis, Muscogee County School District superintendent, discussed with News Leader 9 what’s ahead for this school year.

Not only did the family get this beautiful four- bedroom mobile home, but Samaritan’s Purse also included a storm shelter — free of charge — and big enough for eight adults.

The makers of a vodka distilled from radioactive rye grown near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant say their spirit is perfectly safe to drink.

American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan officials say relatives of Jimmy Al-Daoud told the organization that he died this week.

A beverage company known for its iced tea is getting into the marijuana business.