The family of 3-year-old Ke’Torrius “K.J.” Starkes Jr. is remembering the little boy as a “joyful,” “brilliant” “happy boy ...

News 5 Investigates claims that children in Alabama’s foster care system are being forced to sleep inside Department of Human ...

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

Ketorrius is the first hot car death in Alabama in 2025. He is at least the 16th child to die in a hot car nationwide this year, according Kids and Car Safety.

At 8:38 a.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service released a heat advisory valid from noon until Tuesday 9 p.m. for ...

In Alabama, that number was higher at 1.57 deaths per 100,000. Jennifer Lindahl is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today.

BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — An Alabama man has pleaded guilty to 225 counts of possession of child pornography and five counts of producing child pornography. Dennis Ray Spann, 55, of Boaz w… ...

In Alabama, it's still legal for parents, and in some cases schools, to physically use corporal punishment. While many states have banned the practice in classrooms, Alabama law allows corporal ...

With summer break looming around the corner, child care is not an option for all families. Here's what to know about leaving a child home alone in AL.

Alabama ranked No. 44 overall in WalletHub's study on child care affordability. Married couples in the state spend the 8th lowest share of their income on care, about 7% for both family and ...