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Supreme Court to hear Trump bid to end protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/supreme-court-trump-tps-haiti-syria-protections/71162045
Published: April 29, 2026 11:45
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will testify for the first time since Iran War began
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/defense-secretary-facing-lawmakers-questions-iran-venezuela/71159657
Published: April 29, 2026 11:30
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will testify before lawmakers about the Iran War and the proposed $1.5 trillion military budget for the next fiscal year.
King Charles and Queen Camilla visiting 9/11 Memorial as state visit moves to New York
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/king-charles-iii-queen-camilla-new-york/71161587
Published: April 29, 2026 11:24
The royal couple’s first stop Wednesday is the 9/11 Memorial in Manhattan, where they’ll meet with first responders and victims’ families.
Hegseth faces lawmakers over Iran War, Pentagon purge and $1.5 trillion budget
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/hegseth-iran-war-house-hearing-budget/71161011
Published: April 29, 2026 10:43
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from members of Congress for the first time since the Iran war began.
Dad behind viral food pantry starting summer meal program for kids
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/dad-viral-food-pantry-summer-meal-program-kids/71160697
Published: April 29, 2026 09:59
AJ Owen's front yard food pantry touched the hearts of millions on social media. His focus now turns to feeding kids this summer.
Tornado flattens part of Texas town as severe storm outbreak hammers area
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/texas-tornado-storm-outbreak-injuries-damage/71160206
Published: April 29, 2026 09:42
Several people are injured after a tornado in Mineral Wells, Texas, flattened a portion of the town Tuesday night.
College students gift adaptive toy car to girl with spina bifida
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/girl-receives-adaptive-car-usm-students/71158183
Published: April 29, 2026 05:31
Claire, a 3-year-old who is paralyzed from the knees down, will now be able to get around a little easier with her new ride.
Birmingham charter school proposal gets second chance as supporters push for bilingual option
Published: April 29, 2026 05:14
The Florecer Community School will have an appeals hearing with the charter school commission in Montgomery on Monday, May 4. If approved, the school plans to open in fall 2027.
Watch: Paragliding at 7,500 feet over New Hampshire's Mount Washington
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/paragliding-mount-washington-7500-feet/71157701
Published: April 29, 2026 04:00
A paraglider in New Hampshire shared his view from the top of the mountain, saying his group was flying around 7,500 feet in the air.
NASA's moonship returns to Kennedy Space Center after its moon voyage
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/artemis-ii-spacecraft-returned-to-florida-after-moon-voyage/71155702
Published: April 29, 2026 03:36
The spacecraft that flew four astronauts around the moon is back where its record-breaking journey began
Alabama to replace I-65 bridges over Walnut Creek in Clanton
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-to-replace-i-65-bridges-over-walnut-creek-in-clanton/71157061
Published: April 29, 2026 02:36
ALDOT will begin a $22 million project on May 6 to replace two I-65 bridges over Walnut Creek in Clanton.
Appeals court rejects Trump's no-bond immigration detentions, setting stage for Supreme Court review
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/appeals-court-rejects-no-bond-immigration-detentions/71155783
Published: April 29, 2026 01:51
A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot jail immigrants without bond, citing "serious constitutional questions."
Birmingham weighs new rules for data centers amid resident concerns
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-woodfin-data-center-concerns-birmingham-1777396276/71152700
Published: April 29, 2026 01:39
Birmingham leaders are considering new rules for data centers as residents raise concerns about the impact of a proposed AI facility. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin held a news conference to address data centers.
Oneonta City Council approves ordinances aimed at making the area safer
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/oneonta-council-approves-ambulance-dangerous-dog-ordinances/71156888
Published: April 29, 2026 01:21
Oneonta leaders approved new rules for ambulance use and dangerous dogs, aiming to improve emergency response and public safety.
Oxford names Daniel Phipps as new police chief
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/oxford-names-daniel-phipps-as-new-police-chief/71156821
Published: April 29, 2026 01:12
Daniel Phipps, a veteran of the Oxford Police Department and the military, has been appointed as the city’s new police chief, starting May 1st.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma set to dissolve after judge approves its criminal sentence
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/purdue-pharma-dissolution-opioid-settlement-sackler-family/71156482
Published: April 29, 2026 00:24
Purdue Pharma will dissolve as a $7 billion Sackler settlement and opioid crisis deal takes effect after a federal judge's sentence.
A.G. Gaston Motel to close for renovations at Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Published: April 29, 2026 00:22
The A.G. Gaston Motel, a historic site of the civil rights movement, will close temporarily starting May 9 for an 18-month renovation to preserve its legacy and enhance visitor experiences.
Meet Splash, the search-and-rescue otter diving into cold cases and missing persons searches
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/splash-search-rescue-otter-florida/71156580
Published: April 29, 2026 00:08
The 2-year-old Asian small-clawed otter has eight recoveries to his name. Here's how Splash is giving search teams a powerful advantage with missing persons cases and cold cases
University of Alabama proposes first school of data science
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/university-of-alabama-proposes-first-school-of-data-science/71156566
Published: April 28, 2026 23:55
The University of Alabama is planning to open the state's first school of data science, focusing on artificial intelligence and data-driven technology.
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/judge-dismisses-doj-lawsuit-arizona-voter-data/71156460
Published: April 28, 2026 23:46
A federal judge has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit against Arizona seeking access to the state's voter records.
Weinstein rape accuser tells jury that 'he just treated me like he owned me'
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/jessica-mann-harvey-weinstein-rape-retrial/71156344
Published: April 28, 2026 23:33
Jessica Mann recounts Harvey Weinstein’s alleged assault in a New York hotel room as the retried rape case continues in Manhattan.
NBA moves closer to anti-tanking measures with drastic change to draft lottery odds
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/nba-draft-lottery-odds-anti-tanking/71155955
Published: April 28, 2026 23:11
The NBA has moved closer to a slightly expanded 16-team lottery, one that will flatten odds of winning the No. 1 pick and try to deter tanking by drastically lowering the chances of winning for the teams that finish with the three worst records.
Alabama flags to be lowered for Thomasville police officer killed in crash
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-flags-half-staff-thomasville-officer/71156194
Published: April 28, 2026 23:10
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff this week to honor a Thomasville police officer who died in a crash while on duty.
Chelsea Mayor reacts to Valley Post shutdown
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/chelsea-mayor-reacts-to-valley-post-shutdown/71156190
Published: April 28, 2026 23:09
Lawsuits and liens shut down restaurants in the Birmingham metro area.
Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/trump-new-import-taxes-replace-tariffs/71145339
Published: April 28, 2026 22:53
When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump rolled out temporary import taxes to replace them.
Ghirardelli cocoa mixes recalled for salmonella risk
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/ghirardelli-cocoa-mix-recall-salmonella-risk/71154614
Published: April 28, 2026 21:47
​Some of the impacted mixes may have been sold online and could be in home kitchens.
'United in our commitment': Takeaways from King Charles' joint address to Congress
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/takeaways-king-charles-joint-address-congress/71155029
Published: April 28, 2026 21:33
In a historic speech to Congress Tuesday, King Charles III celebrated the bond between the U.S. and the U.K. and addressed rising tensions over the war in Iran.
Trump administration challenges ABC station licenses amid Kimmel controversy
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/trump-administration-challenges-abc-station-licenses/71152063
Published: April 28, 2026 21:30
The Trump-aligned FCC is challenging ABC's station licenses, setting up a legal battle with the network's parent company, Disney.
Should taxpayers fund Trump's ballroom? Republicans are split
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/should-taxpayers-fund-trump-ballroom/71154214
Published: April 28, 2026 21:24
Some Republicans are proposing a bill to authorize $400 million for President Donald Trump's ballroom project, but others think it should be funded through private donations.
Watch: Middle school students stop runaway bus from crashing after driver blacks out
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/mississippi-school-bus-students-driver/71149327
Published: April 28, 2026 21:14
Quick-thinking middle school students in Mississippi kept their school bus from crashing after their driver passed out while on a four-lane highway.
Hakeem Jeffries’ ‘maximum warfare’ line was about redistricting, not violence
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/hakeem-jeffries-maximum-warfare-redistricting-comment/71155197
Published: April 28, 2026 21:12
After law enforcement thwarted a potential attack on the White House correspondents’ dinner with President Donald Trump and top leaders, Republican commentators accused Democrats of using violent rhetoric.
US to issue passports featuring picture of President Trump
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/trump-passports-america-250/71153634
Published: April 28, 2026 19:52
The U.S. will soon begin issuing passports featuring an image of President Donald Trump inside, a State Department official said Tuesday.
Get the Facts: The UAE is leaving OPEC. What other countries are in it?
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/united-arab-emirates-opec-map/71151279
Published: April 28, 2026 19:04
The UAE's exit takes effect May 1, bringing OPEC’s active membership to 11.
Family drives into massive hole in 96-year-old Kansas bridge
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/family-drives-into-hole-kansas-bridge-collapse/71152988
Published: April 28, 2026 18:52
Two people were taken to a hospital after their family drove into a large hole in a partially collapsed historic bridge.
GM expects a $500 million tariff refund from Trump levies struck down by Supreme Court
Published: April 28, 2026 18:36
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Donald Trump's most sweeping levies.
Justice Department indicts former FBI Director James Comey for a second time
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/doj-indicts-fbi-james-comey-second-time/71153025
Published: April 28, 2026 18:31
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo of seashells officials said threatened President Trump, marking the administration’s second attempt to prosecute one of his largest political opponents.
VIDEO: Camp Mystic director offers tearful apology to flood victims' families
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/camp-mystic-director-apology-texas-flood/71152819
Published: April 28, 2026 18:03
One of the directors of Camp Mystic has offered a tearful apology to the families of the 25 girls and two teen counselors killed in the 2025 Texas flood.
Most sunscreens harm corals. Here's what you can do
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/sunscreen-runoff-coral-reefs-reef-safe-sunscreen/71152568
Published: April 28, 2026 17:52
Sunscreen chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate can harm coral reefs, marine life and waterways. There are safer sunscreen choices.
Pleasant Grove man who lost leg on April 27th, 2011, remembers the tornado outbreak
Published: April 28, 2026 17:42
Ray Watson and neighbor Austin Tucker talk about 15th anniversary of massive tornado outbreak.
White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/trump-withdraws-national-park-service-nominee/71144173
Published: April 28, 2026 17:40
President Donald Trump is withdrawing his nomination of a hospitality company executive to lead the National Park Service.
Bodycam video shows officers rescuing 2-month-old after police pursuit, crash
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/body-camera-video-kentucky-police-crash-baby-rescue/71152286
Published: April 28, 2026 16:57
New body camera video released on Monday shows the moments officers arrested a suspect and pulled a baby from a car after a police chase ended in Kentucky.
Hegseth and Kid Rock went 'for a ride' with Army helicopter pilots weeks after previous Apache incident sparked criticism
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/kid-rock-hegseth-apache-ride/71145399
Published: April 28, 2026 16:52
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he and Kid Rock went "for a ride" Monday with U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilots.
Tanker truck plunges off Meighan Bridge into Coosa River in Gadsden
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/tanker-truck-plunges-off-bridge-coosa-river-gadsden/71151997
Published: April 28, 2026 16:42
The truck came to rest in the river near the Highway 431/Meighan Bridge, according to the City of Gadsden.
'A new era': Nuclear medicine being called new frontier in cancer care
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/nuclear-medicine-cancer-care/71151941
Published: April 28, 2026 16:32
Nuclear medicine is being called a new frontier in cancer care, and new research shows potential new uses for it in treating gastric and pancreatic cancers.
College students are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majors. But no one knows what they are
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/college-students-ai-proof-majors/71138281
Published: April 28, 2026 16:20
The rise of artificial intelligence is prompting college students to second-guess their career paths, seeking AI-proof majors. Are there any?
Nebraska to become first state to implement Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/nebraska-medicaid-work-requirements/71151058
Published: April 28, 2026 15:39
Many people applying for Medicaid in Nebraska will soon have to prove that they're working, volunteering or in school.
Judge orders suspect to be held without bond in 2 USF student killings
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/suspect-held-without-bond-usf-student-killings/71149985
Published: April 28, 2026 15:09
A man has been ordered held without bond for murder charges in the killings of two University of South Florida students.
Federal law enforcement conducts raids on businesses in Minnesota fraud investigation
Published: April 28, 2026 14:36
Federal officials are executing search warrants in the Minneapolis area tied to a fraud investigation, the Department of Homeland Security and a Justice Department spokesperson.
Woman gives birth on Delta flight just before landing in Oregon
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/delta-flight-birth-portland-baby/71149927
Published: April 28, 2026 14:18
Two paramedics helped deliver a baby girl on a Delta flight as it landed in Portland, Oregon. The baby came two weeks ahead of schedule.
United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/united-arab-emirates-leaving-opec/71149797
Published: April 28, 2026 14:18
The UAE has been increasingly trying to leverage its own foreign policy in the Middle East. Now, it's leaving the oil cartel OPEC.
Elon Musk to testify in a case that could change the path of AI
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/elon-musk-openai-lawsuit-trial-testimony/71149518
Published: April 28, 2026 13:43
Elon Musk is expected to take the stand, arguing that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman deceived him and betrayed the nonprofit's original mission.
Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect her voice and image from AI
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/taylor-swift-trademark-artificial-intelligence/71149103
Published: April 28, 2026 12:19
Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for voice clips and an image, aiming to protect the pop superstar from threats posed by artificial intelligence.
Ex-NBA guard Damon Jones to plead guilty in gambling sweep
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/damon-jones-plead-guilty-nba-gambling-case/71149042
Published: April 28, 2026 12:17
Barring a last-minute change, Damon Jones will become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.
Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Donald Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Published: April 28, 2026 11:42
Cole Allen faces charges after allegedly attempting to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner armed with weapons, aiming to target President Trump and his administration.
American soldier accused of using classified Maduro raid details to win $400K to appear in court
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/special-forces-soldier-polymarket-maduro-bets/71148600
Published: April 28, 2026 11:30
A U.S. special forces soldier is due in federal court on charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000 on the prediction market Polymarket.
Manhunt underway for reported 89-year-old gunman after several wounded in Greek capital
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/athens-social-security-courthouse-shooting/71148389
Published: April 28, 2026 11:05
Greek authorities say that several people have been wounded after a gunman opened fire at a social security office and at a courthouse in central Athens.
Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Austria, report says
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/taylor-swift-vienna-concert-plot-guilty-plea/71148114
Published: April 28, 2026 10:30
A man accused of plotting to attack one of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Austria nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial was set to begin.
King Charles to meet with President Trump before speech to Congress
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/king-charles-us-visit-april-28/71147655
Published: April 28, 2026 09:48
The visit marks the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/jimmy-kimmel-free-speech-white-house-pressure/71147412
Published: April 28, 2026 09:21
First Lady Melania Trump condemned Kimmel on Monday.
QB Brendan Sorsby enters treatment program for a gambling addiction
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/texas-tech-qb-brendan-sorsby-gambling-addiction/71140610
Published: April 28, 2026 05:08
He was one of the biggest names in this year’s transfer portal, and left Cincinnati for a reported $5 million from Texas Tech
LIV golf event in New Orleans likely postponed. Here’s why
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/new-orleans-live-golf-event-likely-postponed/71145400
Published: April 28, 2026 04:41
Earlier this month, questions surfaced about the future of the league for the rest of 2026.
City of Birmingham works to improve walkability with $10 million grant easing pedestrian frustration
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-birmingham-pedestrian-walk-grant-city-council/71144496
Published: April 28, 2026 03:31
The focus is on Birmingham's heavily traveled areas like downtown, Lakeview, Five Points South and other places where people regularly walk to work, class, restaurants and events.
'A happy ending': Coach overcomes congenital heart defect, inspires others
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/billy-fennelly-heart-condition-iowa-state/71144898
Published: April 28, 2026 03:27
Billy Fennelly, son of Iowa State women's basketball head coach Bill Fennelly, defied a severe congenital heart defect diagnosis to build a life centered around sports and family.
'Apology and Explanation': New details in the WHCD shooting timeline
Published: April 28, 2026 03:21
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, faces at least three federal charges after allegedly breaching security at the White House correspondents' dinner with firearms and knives.
Pihakis Restaurant Group faces $394K supplier lawsuit amid closures
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/pihakis-group-lawsuit-evans-meat/71144443
Published: April 28, 2026 03:17
A new lawsuit alleging nearly $400,000 in unpaid food supply bills is adding to mounting financial pressures facing the Pihakis Restaurant Group, which has recently dealt with closures and hundreds of thousands of dollars in liens.
911 dispatcher helps family escape from highway fire
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/911-dispatcher-saves-family-wildfire/71144487
Published: April 28, 2026 02:35
A 911 dispatcher is crediting quick action and faith after her family escaped a fast-moving fire that left their home in ashes.
Southwest Airlines unveils 'Independence One' plane in honor of America's 250th anniversary
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/southwest-airlines-independence-one-plane/71143661
Published: April 28, 2026 00:49
Sporting red, white, and a deep blue, Southwest Airlines has unveiled a plane with a new paint job in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.
Police traffic patrol ride-along leads to officers finding 5 pounds of marijuana
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/bellevue-police-ride-along-drug-bust/71143814
Published: April 28, 2026 00:43
Police stop a speeding pickup on the highway and arrest a driver who allegedly admitted to five pounds of marijuana.
Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/trump-administration-pay-companies-offshore-wind/71142432
Published: April 28, 2026 00:23
The Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development.
Jefferson County program reduces youth murder charges by 85%
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/jefferson-county-program-reduces-youth-murder-charges-by-85/71141490
Published: April 28, 2026 00:16
A Jefferson County initiative has led to an 85% drop in youth murder charges, supported by $200,000 in microgrants for violence prevention and youth intervention efforts.
King Charles visits White House amid US-UK tensions
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/king-charles-visits-white-house/71142328
Published: April 28, 2026 00:05
King Charles III kicks off his state visit on Monday amid increasing tensions over the war in Iran.
After DOJ request, preservationists refuse to drop ballroom suit
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/trump-white-house-ballroom-lawsuit-trust/71139915
Published: April 28, 2026 00:01
Preservationists say they will continue their lawsuit against President Donald Trump's planned $400 million White House ballroom.
'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/nathan-chasing-horse-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/71143540
Published: April 27, 2026 23:33
Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls.
Correspondents' dinner suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/suspect-charged-attempted-assassination-trump/71143185
Published: April 27, 2026 23:27
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, appeared in federal court for the first time on Monday since he allegedly stormed Saturday's White House correspondents' dinner with multiple weapons.
Former Alabama tackle pleads guilty to defrauding investors using wigs to impersonate NFL players
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/nfl-fraud-impersonation-wigs-alabama/71143468
Published: April 27, 2026 22:57
A former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama pleaded guilty Monday to defrauding investors of millions of dollars in part by putting on makeup and wigs to impersonate NFL players.
Tornado Warning upgrade: How the April 27 deadly tornado outbreak changed the NWS
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/tornado-outbreak-nws-warning-april-27-2011-birmingham/71139152
Published: April 27, 2026 22:26
The National Weather Service made significant changes to the warning process after the April 27 Superoutbreak
Still Hackleburg: Recovery after the strongest tornado in Alabama history
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-tornado-hackleburg-ef5/71124468
Published: April 27, 2026 22:25
On April 27, 2011, a tornado described as the strongest to ever hit Alabama struck just before 3 p.m., and less than 30 minutes later, an entire town was nearly wiped off the map. Yet Hackleburg remains.
Calhoun County church member 'saw miracles' during April 27, 2011, tornado relief
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-april-27-2011-tornado-outbreak-calhoun-county-church/71124837
Published: April 27, 2026 22:25
First Baptist Church of Williams became a lifeline after the April 27, 2011, tornado outbreak, serving meals and sheltering neighbors in need.
'A day unlike any other': Jerry Tracey recalls Alabama’s April 27, 2011, tornado outbreak
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-2011-april-27-tornado-jerry-tracey-weather-wvtm/71108636
Published: April 27, 2026 22:25
Former WVTM 13 chief meteorologist Jerry Tracey reflects on the devastating tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011, and its lasting impact on Alabama communities.
Tuscaloosa recovering from 2011 deadly tornado outbreak 'one day at a time'
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/tuscaloosa-tornado-april-2011-weather-alabama/71124600
Published: April 27, 2026 22:25
In Tuscaloosa, the first signs of the April 27, 2011, storms came early in the morning, marking what would become one of the most devastating days in the city’s history.
'The whole house flipped up': Phil Campbell woman survives EF-5 tornado
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-ef5-tornado-survivor-phil-campbell/71143133
Published: April 27, 2026 22:24
Krystal Nollen survived an EF-5 tornado that destroyed her home and hurled her into the air, leaving her seriously injured but alive. She later found purpose in her survival.
Full WVTM 13 Special | Stronger than the Storm: 15 years after April 27
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/april-27-2011-tornado-outbreak-alabama/71123561
Published: April 27, 2026 22:23
Fifteen years after devastating storms swept through Alabama, communities reflect on their resilience and rebuilding efforts. The sights and sounds from that day still live with us. The scars remain, but so does our resilience. And that is what defines…
'It looked like a warzone': Cordova residents reflect on rebuilding 15 years after deadly tornadoes
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/cordova-tornado-april-2011-weather-alabama/71139984
Published: April 27, 2026 22:21
Cordova residents and city leaders share memories of the April 27, 2011, tornadoes and discuss ongoing efforts to rebuild the community.
A timeline of presidential assassination attempts, from Jackson to Trump
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/presidential-assassination-attempts-timeline/71140671
Published: April 27, 2026 22:15
This weekend's attack is not the first time a president has been targeted at the Washington Hilton hotel.
Map shows how close the shooter got to White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/whca-dinner-shooter-map/71141448
Published: April 27, 2026 22:14
The man was apprehended at the top of the staircase heading down to the ballroom.
Questions raised about security after shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner
Published: April 27, 2026 21:37
Security is drawing attention after a shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner, prompting questions about protocols and whether stronger protections are needed at high-profile events.
Coroner's office seeking help identifying skeletal remains found last year in Adamsville
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/skeleton-remains-adamsville-missing-police-alabama/71142048
Published: April 27, 2026 20:44
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying skeletal remains discovered last fall in a wooded area of Adamsville.
New court docs quote alleged correspondents' dinner gunman’s note to family
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/new-court-docs-cole-allen-family-note/71141737
Published: April 27, 2026 20:20
Investigators say the email and attached text file were scheduled to send around the time of the attempted attack.
VIDEO: Hot air balloon slams into casino building in Northern California
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/sky-river-casino-hot-air-balloon-crash-elk-grove/71141716
Published: April 27, 2026 20:13
A hot air balloon slammed into a Sacramento-area casino building Monday afternoon and stayed in the air after the chaotic tumble.
CDC warns of drug-resistant salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/backyard-poultry-salmonella-outbreak/71141657
Published: April 27, 2026 19:52
Federal health officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to backyard poultry that has sickened at least 34 people since February.
'Kindness is always free': Ice cream truck gives free cones on hot day
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/gardner-ice-cream-truck-viral-free/71140306
Published: April 27, 2026 19:43
An ice cream truck in Massachusetts is gaining attention for its mantra, "kindness is always free."
Bodycam video shows man arrested after allegedly hitting child with Jeep on Florida beach
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/video-arrest-child-hit-jeep-florida-beach/71141101
Published: April 27, 2026 19:31
Body camera video shows the arrest of a man, who deputies say was drinking before he hit a child with his Jeep on a Florida beach.
A record-breaking measles outbreak in the US has ended. It may have helped drive a spike in vaccination rates
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/largest-us-measles-outbreak-in-decades-ends/71136321
Published: April 27, 2026 18:48
The measles outbreak in South Carolina — the largest the United States has had in decades — has ended.
Federal officials provide new details about White House press dinner shooting
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/white-house-press-dinner-shooting-update/71140808
Published: April 27, 2026 18:31
FBI Director Kash Patel and other federal law enforcement officials are providing an update on the White House correspondents' dinner shooting.
Man pleads guilty in the 2002 killing of Jam Master Jay of rap pioneers Run-DMC
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/jay-bryant-pleads-guilty-jam-master-jay-murder-case/71140552
Published: April 27, 2026 18:01
Jay Bryant pleaded guilty to helping set up the fatal ambush of Run DMC star Jam Master Jay nearly 25 years after the killing.
Prosecutors: Suspect in USF killings asked ChatGPT about body disposal
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/south-florida-student-chatgpt-body-disposal-killings/71140218
Published: April 27, 2026 17:36
Prosecutors say the suspect in the killings of two Florida students had asked ChatGPT days before the pair went missing what would happen if a human body was put in a garbage bag and thrown in a dumpster.
Melania Trump implies Kimmel should lose his job over 'expectant widow' joke
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/melania-trump-kimmel-joke/71139295
Published: April 27, 2026 17:07
"People like Kimmel shouldn't have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate," the first lady said in response to jokes in Kimmel's monologue.
Wild video shows sparks flying from a truck with missing wheels on highway
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/video-sparks-truck-missing-wheels-i-4-volusia-arrest/71139717
Published: April 27, 2026 17:02
Sparks could be seen flying from a truck that was missing its front tire after witnesses reported it had hit a guardrail and kept traveling on Interstate 4 in Florida.
Prosecutors say suspect gave shifting accounts in Florida doctoral student killing case
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/florida-doctoral-student-killing-case-suspect/71132219
Published: April 27, 2026 16:23
Prosecutors have asked for the suspect to stay in jail pending trial because of the gruesome nature of the alleged crimes, according to a pretrial detention motion.​
Video shows Florida teen joyriding on lawn mower inside Target store
Published: April 27, 2026 16:22
Two 18-year-olds were arrested after video shows one of them driving a lawn mower inside a Target store, police say
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