Some Chick-fil-A locations close dining rooms due to worker shortage
"We are seeing far less job applicants or people not showing up for their interviews," one Chick-fil-A location wrote, saying they were in the middle of a "hiring crisis." Another location said it was closing its dining room because "our team members are exhausted and there is no relief for them in our roster."
Father of first American killed in Afghanistan calls the abrupt U.S. withdrawal 'shameful'
Mike Spann felt a duty to go to Afghanistan after the September 11th attacks, even though it meant leaving his two daughters, infant son and wife back at home. He was the first American service member killed in combat. His father says the abrupt US withdrawal is "shameful" and worries about what will happen to the Afghans in the country who helped Americans like his son.
Doctor says he won’t see unvaccinated patients, reports say
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
Alabama runs out of ICU beds as southern states slammed with COVID-19 cases
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
Beloved Alabama police officer, decorated Army veteran dies suddenly from COVID-19
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
Alabama first responders rescue woman found swimming in 70-foot-high water tank
The 350,000-gallon tank was drained and sanitized the after the woman was found swimming inside. Debris was also removed.
Alabama recycling plant fire: Video captures ‘smokenado’
A “smokenado” formed during a fire at a recycling and salvaging plant in Burnsville, Alabama, on August 2.
Alabama police officer shooting: Suspect arrested in ambush
A man sought in the killing of an Alabama police officer who was gunned down in an ambush while taking a lunch break has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday.
Alabama governor on COVID-19: 'It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated'
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
Alabama official recorded using N-word at council meeting
Attendees and a livestream audience watched John “Tommy” Bryant, who is White, stand up and use a racial epithet at an Alabama city council meeting.
94-year-old grandmother tries on wedding dress for 1st time
Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker finally got the chance to wear a wedding dress nearly 70 years after getting married.
Worker thrown across tarp by winds whipping through baseball stadium
Video shared by the Birmingham Barons shows one unlucky worker holding on to the tarp in shallow right field as the wind snatched it off the ground.
Deadly Alabama crash: More than $300K raised for funerals of 8 kids in van
A GoFundMe has raised more than $300,000 for funerals and other expenses related to an Alabama multi-vehicle crash that left several children dead.
15-vehicle crash in storm-drenched Alabama kills 8 children in youth ranch van
The 15-vehicle crash happened Saturday in a curvy area of Interstate 65 "notorious" for hydroplaning. Eight of the victims were kids traveling in a youth ranch van.
Waffle House crew helps get co-worker to high school graduation
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Alabama teen headed to the Air Force donates hair to kids battling cancer
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
Amber Alert canceled for Daphne Westbrook after teen found safe in Alabama
Daphne Westbrook, the Tennessee teenager who was allegedly kidnapped by her father back in 2019, has been found safe in a small Alabama town just a few miles north of the Florida border. Her father, though, is still on the run.
Four Alabama officers hurt after argument over dog ends in deadly shooting
Authorities said the shooting happened after an altercation with another man over a dog.
Ala. dad charged in baby’s death hours after public plea for missing son’s return
Roughly two hours after pleading with the public for help finding the missing newborn, authorities arrested Caleb Michael Whisnand Sr. for the child’s death.