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

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

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

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

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.

The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 12:45 a.m. on Monday valid between 11 a.m. and 6 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.

A family in Alabama is demanding answers after their 4-year-old daughter was picked up from school severely ill with a blood alcohol content of 0.29. The incident occurred on Monday, and the child ...

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.