VIDEO: Snake 'attacks' man after its head was shot off

Billy Forbus of Alabama was "attacked" by a headless snake about an hour after he thought it was dead.

Caught on camera: Bear spotted outside Waffle House in Alabama

LEEDS, Ala. (WIAT) -- A bear was spotted outside a Waffle House in Leeds by a customer early Thursday morning.

Holidays Home for Heroes opens fireworks stand for fundraiser

A local non-profit group is hard at work preparing to send Fort Benning soldiers who could not otherwise afford the trip home for the holidays.

Phenix City Mayor's Ball brings stars out to Uptown Columbus

Saturday proved to be a star-filled night in Uptown Columbus as Phenix City Mayor Eddie Lowe and his wife Deborah continued their annual tradition of the Mayor's Ball.

Columbus Police arrest man on rape charge

Columbus Police Special Victims Unit arrests a 54-year-old man on rape and battery charges

The Mission Continues brings together veterans and volunteers to improve the community

It's an army that puts good intentions into concrete acts of human kindness-- selfless acts performed by members of the Columbus First Platoon of The Mission Continues.

Austin Terrell: Shooting for Slovenia

Traffic stop in Russell County leads to the discovery of long-term moonshine operation

The Russell County Sheriff's Office uncovered an illegal moonshine operation after following up on a stolen property case.

4-year-old with down syndrome killed in hit-and-run in south Alabama

UPDATE 12:19 pm: A 4-year-old boy who has down syndrome was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver around 7:30 p.m. Friday.

THUNDERSTORM WINDS: Friday night's damages pose new hazards

Clean-up still continues but please use caution for any damaged trees and power lines that have snapped from trees falling over onto these lines. Creating more hazards...

Fort Benning to celebrate July 4th on Saturday

Fort Benning will celebrate our nation's Independence on Saturday with several musical performances, food and fireworks festival on Saturday at York Field.

Georgia doctor pleads guilty to hoarding hundreds of birds

A Georgia doctor who hoarded hundreds of birds and other animals has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges.

Four Wendy's employees facing drug charges

Four employees at a Cherokee County Wendy's face drug charges after officers arrested them for allegedly dealing meth in the restaurant.

Auburn extends contract of baseball coach Butch Thompson

Amazon to locate $325M distribution center near Birmingham

A $325 million Amazon facility being built near Birmingham will initially employ 1,500 people fulfilling orders, and the workforce could swell even more, the online retailer and local officials said Friday.

FIRST ON 3: St. Francis Hospital to cut jobs in the future

St. Francis sent News 3 this statement in regards to a number of workers being laid off:

"Stand down for homeless and under-served veterans" event at RiverMill Center

For the 10th year, homeless veterans are receiving help to put their lives back together.

Police: Man kills lawyer, self, hours after divorce is final

A Georgia man killed his ex-wife’s attorney in his law office just hours after the couple’s divorce was final and then killed himself, authorities said.

Austin Terrell: Shooting for Slovenia

Auburn extends contract of baseball coach Butch Thompson

Local NFL linebacker Jordan Jenkins hosting free football camp for kids

Former Harris County and University of Georgia linebacker Jordan Jenkins is hosting a free football camp for local kids later this summer.

East Alabama man reminisces on playing in 1954 College World Series

Columbus grad Stanton Schorr wins Southeastern Amateur

Stanton Schorr won the 89th edition of the Southeastern Amateur on Saturday at the Country Club of Columbus.

Julio Jones misses Falcons' minicamp but has Quinn's support

Julio Jones remains in coach Dan Quinn's good graces even after missing the opening day of the Atlanta Falcons' mandatory minicamp.

Auburn exits NCAA Super Regional after 'unbelievable college baseball game'

Needing one more win to advance to the College World Series, Auburn battled Florida for 11 tension-filled innings Monday before losing 3-2 in the decisive third game of the Gainesville Super Regional.

Georgia men's track & field wins NCAA Outdoor National Championship

The Bulldogs captured their first national team track and field title with 52 points at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., on Friday.

Julio Jones will skip Falcons' minicamp

The Atlanta Falcons are being forced to open their mandatory minicamp without Julio Jones, one of their most important playmakers.

Auburn one win from trip to College World Series after walk-off win over Florida

One more means Omaha. Luke Jarvis singled home pinch runner Cade Evans in the bottom of the ninth in Auburn’s 3-2 win Sunday, the first super regional victory in program history.