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LIFESTYLE July 26, 2024

Massive bull shark weighing nearly 500 pounds caught at Alabama fishing tournament

A fishing team recently reeled in a large 494.5-pound bull shark at the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo – taking home first place and a jackpot prize of $6,000.

Alabama July 19, 2024

Alabama executes man convicted of murdering delivery driver in 1998 robbery

Keith Edmund Gavin, convicted of capital murder in the shooting death of courier service driver William Clayton Jr. in 1998, was executed by chemical injection on July 18, 2024.

LIFESTYLE July 14, 2024

On this day in history, July 14, 1968, Hank Aaron hits 500th career home run

Baseball great Henry "Hank" Aaron, born in 1934 in Mobile, Alabama, hit his 500th career home run on this day in history, July 14, 1968. He would go on to break Babe Ruth's home run record.

LIFESTYLE July 6, 2024

On this day in history, July 6, 1994, 'Forrest Gump' is released in theaters: 'One-of-a-kind treat'

"Forrest Gump," the Oscar-winning film, was released on this day in history, July 6, 1994. Tom Hanks won his second consecutive Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Gump.

Sharks July 4, 2024

Shark Watch: Triathlete dragged underwater during shark blitz: 'You don't have an arm...Why are you laughing?'

Chuck Anderson recounted his 2000 encounter with a bull shark, which severely injured him during an attack in Alabama while the triathlete was training.

HEALTH July 2, 2024

Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: 'Public health threat'

An Alabama woman was recently bit by a rabid fox as she unloaded groceries from her car, according to local reports. Dr. Marc Siegel of New York weighed in on risks and treatment.

TRAVEL June 27, 2024

Helen Keller's birthplace, Ivy Green, is key travel destination for fans of 'The Miracle Worker'

Helen Keller's birthplace in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Ivy Green, is a travel destination for many and the central location for performances of the award-winning play "The Miracle Worker."

Joe Biden June 26, 2024

Biden officials pushed to drop age limit on trans surgeries for minors: report

Newly unsealed court docs show the Biden administration's health department urged WPATH to remove its minimum age requirement for transgender surgical procedures for adolescents.

US June 25, 2024

Alabama teen, boyfriend killed days apart in same location with police chase into burned church: report

Two Alabama teens died in fatal car crashes at the same location over the course of the past week in separate incidents.

New York Jets June 24, 2024

Jets' Tae Hayes arrested in Alabama on marijuana possession charge

New York Jets cornerback Tae Hayes was arrested in Alabama on Sunday on a marijuana possession charge. The team said it was aware of the incident.

Alabama June 22, 2024

Alabama election official says Biden executive order gives illegal immigrants 'mechanism' to register to vote

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said welfare offices are giving illegal immigrants and non-citizens voter registration forms under a Biden order.