BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT) — At least 20 local restaurants will take part in the Safe Bar Network from Aug 3-5. During this ...

Their legislation, originally sponsored in the Alabama House in the 2025 regular session, would have given prosecutors ...

Two new lawsuits have been filed against a south Alabama youth facility, alleging brutal abuse and systemic neglect of children in its car. The lawsuits were filed against Camp SAYLA in Henry County, ...

Two new lawsuits were filed on July 30, 2025, against Camp SAYLA, a youth residential facility in Henry County, Alabama, ...

Recent child abuse cases in Bibb County have sparked alarm in the community. The National Children Alliance reports more than ...

An Alabama lawmaker is demanding more oversight and accountability for the state’s Department of Human Resources (DHR) ...

New mothers say they had to undergo devastating investigations after hospitals reported their false positive drug tests to child welfare agencies shortly after they gave birth. “It was torture; it was ...

News 5 Investigates claims that children in Alabama’s foster care system are being forced to sleep inside Department of Human Resources (DHR) offices, including in Mobile. A ...

A tragic incident has sparked questions about accountability and oversight after 3-year-old Ke’torrius Starkes, Jr., known as ...

To issue an AMBER Alert, law enforcement must believe the child is abducted, in imminent danger, and have enough descriptive information to help the public assist.

Montgomery's entertainment districts, particularly downtown, have reported safety issues, causing concern for businesses and patrons. Local business owners emphasize the importance of safety for a ...

AUBURN, Ala. (WSFA /Gray News) - Authorities in Alabama have issued an Amber Alert for a missing child believed to be in danger. According to the Auburn Police Department, the situation started ...