The United States Secret Service says the incident "underscores the importance of our layered security measures" for the president's arrival.

A walk took place in Vestavia Hills to support the Alzheimer's Association's fundraising efforts, with a goal of raising $500,000 in the Birmingham metro area.

After shedding 140 pounds, Gabby Beltre crossed the finish line at the Chicago Marathon.

The Huntsville Police Department arrested a man after a high-speed chase that ended in a crash with two police cruisers on Sunday afternoon.

Palmerdale Fire District's chief said they found the wounded people at the scene early Sunday.

At least three individuals were injured in a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at an outdoor gathering in Jefferson County, according to the Palmerdale Fire District.

They gathered early. Some in the rain and fog in communities large and small. Millions took to the streets around the nation for the second No Kings day in peaceful protests to push back against President Donald Trump’s policies. The demonstration comes as Trump promised to fire thousands of federal workers amid a federal government […]

WASHINGTON — As the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers warned Friday that the agency overseeing the nation’s nuclear stockpile plans to furlough most of its staff. The National Nuclear Security Administration is about to run out of funding and could furlough about 80% of its staff, according […] The post Rogers warns the shutdown threatens national security appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Hundreds of state and community leaders, educators and education advocates gathered Friday to learn how best to improve schools and expand opportunities for Alabama students. The annual A+ Opportunity Summit, held in downtown Birmingham, was not only a learning opportunity but also a chance to celebrate the success Alabama schools have shown, […] The post A+ Opportunity Summit: Alabama education leaders celebrate progress, look to accelerate gains appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

Did you catch Capitol Journal this week? It's a pretty newsy show from a pretty busy week in the state. The post Capitol Journal – October 17, 2025 appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

The AP Top 25 was almost completely overhauled Sunday after a weekend in which nine ranked college football teams lost, including four in the top 10. It’s the poll’s highest turnover since 2022. Ohio State was the only team to hold its spot, remaining at No. 1 for an eighth straight week. No. 2 Indiana [...]

“We wanted to play with fanatical effort, and the second thing was poise and the third thing was we talked about staying together no matter what,” Mortensen said. The post UAB stuns No. 22 Memphis with goal-line stand, an emotional win for interim coach Alex Mortensen appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

There's still time to help children in need through the Sheriff's Drive for Kids Golf Tournament, hosted by the Limestone County Sheriff's Office.

“I saw open field and just started running,” Brown said. “Looked at the time. If I get tackled, then the time goes out. I had to find a way to get into the end zone. It feels great to go out there and perform.” The post No. 6 Alabama stifles No. 11 Tennessee 37-20 for its 4th straight win over a ranked team appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

The Muscle Shoals Police Department is investigating after a man was injured in a shooting Saturday night.

“This just sucks,” Freeze said. “This stinks, and there’s nothing you can say to make anyone feel better in that locker room. Our fans are incredible, and we’d love to be at Toomer’s (Corner) with them right now. But we’re still obviously not finding ways to win games." The post Beau Pribula’s TD run in the 2nd OT lifts No. 16 Missouri to a 23-17 victory at Auburn appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

Birmingham police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in his car early Sunday morning. Investigators are asking for the public's help.

Sam Rivers, the bass player in the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, died on Saturday, according to social media posts by his band mates. The band did not disclose where Rivers died or the circumstances, but praised him as “pure magic” and “the soul in the sound.” “From the first note we ever played together, [...]

A fourth person was arrested and charged Friday in connection with a shooting that killed two people and injured 12 others in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama’s capital city in early October, police said. The post Fourth person is charged in Alabama shooting that killed 2 and injured 12 appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

The sequel starring Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames received positive reviews, with the R-rated comedy "Good Fortune" and the holdover "Tron: Ares" trailing behind it at the box office.

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SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) -- A man and a woman are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Spanish Fort. According to a Facebook post from the police department, the bodies of a man and woman were found inside a vehicle parked on the Mobile Bay Causeway at about 10:30 Sunday morning. Spanish Fort Police cruisers [...]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S. Saturday for “ No Kings ” demonstrations decrying what participants see as the government’s drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump. People carrying signs with slogans such as “Nothing is more patriotic than protesting” or “Resist Fascism” packed into New York […] The post Second round of ‘No Kings’ rallies brings protesters to the streets nationwide appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

"It's just good to be part of the community and take care of each other," a neighbor said.

The divorce rate may be trending downward, but one demographic is calling it quits more often.