Repairs on a recurring sinkhole on Highway 231 near Pell City are set to begin today, causing temporary road closures and detours.

An Oath of Office Ceremony is being held on Monday for the new mayor and city council members in Florence.

Video above: 'News 5 Now': Top Headlines from Nov. 3, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A prescribed burn is scheduled for Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve in Escambia County, according to officials. According to a news release, Escambia County's Natural Resources Conservation Division will begin a prescribed burn today, Nov. 3, starting at 10 a.m. [...]

The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and there are few real talks between the parties over how to end it. The post Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

The cat distribution system messed up. It gave someone a possum instead. The adorable pet named ‘Flea’ loved fried chicken, grits and sweet tea.

Microsoft has entered into a $9.7 billion cloud services contract with artificial intelligence cloud service provider IREN that will give it access to some of Nvidia's chips. The five-year deal, which includes a 20% prepayment, will help Microsoft as it looks to keep up with AI demand. Last week the software maker reported its quarterly [...]

Video above: 'News 5 Now': Top Headlines from Nov. 3, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County officials responded to a flipped fuel truck on Monday morning. According to officials, the fuel truck flipped at the CEFCO off Fairfield Drive around 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 3. Officials said there is no threat to the community [...]

Uruapan Mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez was shot dead during Day of the Dead celebrations

JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle while trying to pick up trash from a roadway on Sunday evening in Jackson County. The Section Volunteer Fire Department along with the Scottsboro Police Department responded to a call stating that there was debris in the roadway on AL Highway 35 on [...]

The government shutdown is triggering a wave of closures of Head Start centers, leaving working parents scrambling for child care and shutting some of the nation's neediest children out of preschool. The post Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

The U.S. military’s campaign against drug cartels has killed 64 people and destroyed 16 boats. Here's when the strikes started.

NEW YORK (AP) — Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Busta Rhymes, Mickey Guyton and Teyana Taylor will feature in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will also cement “KPop Demon Hunters” as a pop culture phenomenon with appearances by the movie's singers on the ground and cute characters in balloons overhead. [...]

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau noted the apparent “closeness” of the suspects. Two of them were convicted in 2015 in the same theft case and all are based in Paris' northern suburbs. The post What to know about the 4 suspects in the Louvre crown jewels heist appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

Money is running out for other safety net programs as well and energy prices are soaring.

The Big 12 had two teams in the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the first time in two years Sunday, Notre Dame was back in the top 10 after a two-month absence and Oklahoma and Texas made the biggest upward moves. The post BYU, Texas Tech give Big 12 two top 10 teams for 1st time in 2 years ahead of their Top 25 showdown appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

A late-night crash in Calhoun County killed two drivers and sent a 9-year-old to the hospital. State troopers are now searching for the cause.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and there are few real talks between the parties over how to [...]

SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) - A 5K event remembering the lives of Paiton Goodwin and Amberly Montgomery, two girls killed in a car crash that took place over four years ago, is coming to Semmes to raise money for a good cause and bring awareness to drinking and driving. Shamonee was joined by Paiton's mom, Kathy [...]

This week, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether the Republican president has overstepped federal law with many of his tariffs. A ruling against him could limit or even take away that swift and blunt leverage that much of his foreign policy has relied on. The post Tariffs are Trump’s favorite foreign policy tool. The Supreme Court could change how he uses them appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

FDA drug center chief resigns following personal conduct concerns

There is a steep partisan divide in the data.

During the rescue operation by firefighters, another part of the tower collapsed, sending up a cloud of debris.

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Sam Darnold was in the type of groove a quarterback rarely experiences. Then someone told him about it. “Someone at halftime said to me that I hadn't thrown an incompletion,” Darnold said. “So I think he's to blame for throwing an incompletion in the second half.” Whether he believes in jinxes [...]

The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles plans to offer a residential rehabilitation facility for women like the Perry County Probation and Parole Reentry Education Program (PREP) Center. Crews are preparing a site in Thomasville expected to host an initial cohort of 20 women on parole. The facility, known as the Central Alabama Re-Entry (CARE) […]

Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal worth about $48.7 billion, creating a massive consumer health goods company.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jayden Daniels was being dragged down by a defender when he stuck his left arm out and put his hand on the ground. That's when a dismal night for the Washington Commanders turned downright horrifying. Daniels' nonthrowing arm bent gruesomely, and the star quarterback had to leave Washington's 38-14 loss to Seattle [...]

Alabama’s chief elections officer seems to despise democracy. Wes Allen has spent the vast majority of his public career making voting harder in Alabama. As a state representative, he sponsored a bill outlawing drop boxes, a big help to those with disabilities, and in rural areas. He also pushed legislation banning private donations for election operations, which […]

The Trump administration must report to federal courts Monday about their plan to fund SNAP, as benefits for 42 million people reliant on the program expired over the weekend.

President Donald Trump's administration faces deadlines on Monday to tell two federal judges whether it will comply with court orders that it continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program starting [...]

Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com    New store  site. PLANTERS POINTE CENTER Construction of an Express Oil Change/Tire Engineers has begun on lot #8 in the front of the new 'Planter's Pointe' shopping center on N. Hwy 181 (aka Publix).  Access will be from Rockwell Boulevard, within the development. Store design. http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheFairhopeTimes

Health insurance under the Affordable Care Act marketplaces opened Saturday, with costs expected to significantly rise for many.

One of the monkeys that escaped last week after a truck overturned on a Mississippi highway was shot and killed early Sunday by a woman who says she feared for the safety of her children. Jessica Bond Ferguson said she was alerted early Sunday by her 16-year-old son who said he thought he had seen [...]

Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com    Sunday's performance.   Possible new venue?   FLOWERCLOCK ROUNDABOUT ALMOST READY Some motorists are anticipating first appearances of Julianna Brown aka the city's original 'Dancin' Queen' street performer at the new Flowerclock roundabout when it officially opens in coming weeks; the large grassy knoll there seems likely to provide a natural stage for such things. (Some impersonators have been sighted around town too recently -- see photo below.) Brown is frequently sighted on other city roundabout especially the one at the  Fairhope Avenue/CR 13  intersection (photo below), as well as other places around town. (See her interesting story here.)  She also authored a book about her experiences: 'Finding My Light.' Such activities are considered another form of protected free speech under the first amendment of the U. S. Constitution, according to legal sources. (While carrying signs in public is allowable too posting them in flowerbeds like in the photo is not, per city ordinance.) ART WORK COMING TOO? Some type of public art is being considered for he grassy knoll in the center there too, according to the mayor. COMPLETION TIMELINE  STILL UNCERTAIN Contractor Asphalt Services had 300 days to complete the project according to their contract with the city (began early March): final paving, installation of street lighting, pavement striping, and signage are some remaining of the items. All connecting roads are passable now, except for Veterans Drive (still closed Sunday 11/2)   CR 13 roundabout earlier. Impersonators.   http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheFairhopeTimes

Police say they are not treating the incident as an act of terror.

Not every staffing shortage results in a delay, as controllers can reroute flights, but sometimes there is no choice but to slow planes down to maintain safety.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it would freeze payments to SNAP starting Nov. 1 because it said it could no longer keep funding it due to the government shutdown.

President Trump returned to “60 Minutes” on Sunday for his first sit-down interview with the program and with CBS News since its parent company earlier this year settled a lawsuit with the president.

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) -- New mayors and city council members will be sworn in later today. Along the Gulf Coast, several new people are taking office for the first time. While each of these new mayors has their own objectives and paths to victory, one commonality in the most recent round of city elections is [...]

One of the monkeys that escaped last week after a truck overturned on a Mississippi highway was shot and killed early Sunday by a woman who says she feared for the safety of her children.

Birmingham firefighters officially ended fire watch operations, but some streets are still blocked off due to hazards from damaged buildings. 19 people are still left without a home.

It was one of the wildest Game 7s in World Series history

The earthquake struck several provinces, with Samangan identified as the epicenter.

Rose has thrown for 5,943 yards and 104 touchdowns to lead Vestavia Hills to a 24-1 record.

The president's comments signal that the shutdown could continue to drag on for some time, as federal workers are set to miss additional paychecks and as there is uncertainty over whether 42 million Americans who received federal food aid will be able to access the assistance.

A Huntsville couple fears their missing dog has become part of a scam.

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mo’Bay Beignet hosted its second annual Dachshund on Dauphin event Sunday, and dozens of wiener dogs dotted Mobile’s Cathedral Square. If you went for a walk in downtown Mobile Sunday afternoon, it probably didn’t take long to spot someone with their long, furry friend. “We’ve got at least 60 Dachshunds running [...]

It will be another cool start to the day on Monday, as temperatures fall into the 30s. Some areas of frost are possible starting out the day. A frost advisory is up for parts of the Tennessee Valley, as temperatures drop into the 30s. Be sure to bring in or cover up sensitive plants, as [...]

It was the first clarity from the Trump administration since the president took to social media last week to say he had “instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis.”

One of the 15 newest members of the University of Maryland men's basketball team has a story that inspires off the court.

A once-rare disease that causes a person to develop a severe allergy to red meat is seeing an "explosive rise" across America, recent research has found.