Authorities say no major damage or injuries were reported after an earthquake in the metro Birmingham area Tuesday evening. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the 3.0 quake was centered about two miles southwest of Trussville and shook the ground …
Alfa Mutual Group has raised insurance rates for homeowners by 20 percent across Alabama, with bigger increases for landlord and farm policies. Charles Angell, the state’s actuary, said the increase isn’t designed to make up for losses from the tornadoes …
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley chose the president and CEO of Protective Life Corp., Johnny Johns, and the publisher of The Birmingham News, Pam Siddall, this week to lead his Tornado Recovery Action Council. Bentley announced the creation of the council …
A former employee of the University of South Alabama football program has accused the school in a federal lawsuit of firing him on trumped-up sexual harassment violations. The suit by Barrett Parker names the university and strength coach Justin Schwind. …
A Jefferson County jury has found a Bessemer funeral home and two of its employees negligent in the switching of identities of two women prior to family viewings in 2009 and awarded the families of the two women nearly $1 …
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired insurance brokerage operations of Robinson-Adams Insurance Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition does not involve the affiliated companies, including automotive-related businesses, AutoTec, LLC, Red Mountain Technologies, …
A new study of tornado destruction in Tuscaloosa found that relatively minor changes in construction — including better shingles, more anchors and thicker vinyl siding — could have prevented much of the damage to houses on the fringes of the …
Alabama drivers are facing stiffer penalties for failing to have liability insurance under a bill recently signed into law by Gov. Robert Bentley. In 2001, state lawmakers required all state drivers to carry motor vehicle liability coverage. However, drivers purchasing …
A workers’ compensation case between an off-duty police officer and the city of Montgomery, Alabama has been dismissed after the officer agreed to receive full retirement benefits in lieu of workers’ compensation benefits. Corporal David Brown filed suit against the …
Scientists at The University of Alabama in Huntsville are organizing a research program to better understand the deadly outbreak of tornadoes that killed more than 240 people in Alabama and other Southeastern states on April 27. Supported by a one-year, …
