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

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 ...

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

Authorities said Williams’ vehicle is a gray 2010 Honda Accord with Alabama tag 43A224A. Williams is described as being 6-foot-1, weighing about 240 pounds, with a medium skin complexion.

Aaron Williams and Jibreel Harun (Source: ALEA) Police said Williams may have Jibreel with him and issued the Amber Alert as the child is believed to be in imminent danger. Authorities said ...

Drowning death rates vary across the U.S., but Alabama's numbers are above the national average. Between 2018 and 2021, the CDC reported an age-adjusted drowning death rate of 1.31 per 100,000 ...

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.

News Alabama sheriff sues county commission over jail’s mold, ‘health and safety issues’ Published: May. 23, 2025, 5:03 p.m.

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.

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 ...