Search-and-rescue teams continued to wade into swollen rivers and use heavy equipment as part of the massive search for ...

They went out with a bang. A poorly rigged fireworks set-up in Alabama turned a boat into a Fourth of July fireball — and sent six men to the hospital, according to officials.

More: What to know about Fourth of July fireworks display in Gadsden Montgomery Independence Day: Low of 72 and high of 95 with clear skies. Saturday: Low of 74 and high of 95 with clear skies.

Independence Day is this Friday, and Alabama consumers looking to grab a new outfit for their Fourth of July gathering are in luck, as most retail stores will be open in some capacity on the holiday.

More: What to know about Fourth of July fireworks display in Gadsden Montgomery Independence Day: Low of 72 and high of 95 with clear skies. Saturday: Low of 74 and high of 95 with clear skies.

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The Fourth of July is all about hot dogs, BBQs, fireworks, and free food! Restaurants are offering deals on their own or through delivery apps to celebrate America's birthday.

Historic flash-flooding on July Fourth in the Hill Country of Texas claimed the lives of at least 87 people, according to Kerr County, Texas officials.

An investigation is ongoing after a deadly shooting in Montgomery on the Fourth of July. Police and fire medics were dispatched at 6:21 p.m. Friday to a report of a person shot. They arrived to ...

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In Alabama, liquor stores will be closed on the Fourth of July, according to the Alabama ABC Board. As an Alcohol Beverage Control state, Alabama regulates alcohol sales and distribution.