The Sunrise News Sampler

Local investigators are warning that a scammer is identifying himself as a deputy sheriff when calling potential victims, telling them they have failed to appear for jury duty. The suspect then demands money, but he refuses requests to meet in person.

Tutwiler dormitory at the University of Alabama was locked down at around 11pm last night as UAPD conducted a thorough search of the building following rumors of individuals with firearms in the dorm.  An all-clear was given around11:50, but an investigation will continue to determine where the rumors originated.

At a rate of greater than 6 percent of the population, Alabama has the second-highest rate of residents receiving disability payments from the government, coming after only West Virginia.

22-month old Brayden King died Friday after getting inside a water tank used for baptisms at the Pentecostal House of Prayer church in Decatur.

Army veteran Omar Gonzalez is scheduled to appear in federal court today on charges stemming from Friday's White House breach, in which Gonzalez unlawfully entered a restricted building or grounds while carrying a deadly or dangerous weapon. He allegedly scaled a security fence and entered the White House.

The United States' ambassador to the United Nations says more than 40 countries are pledging support for the fight against Islamic State group militants.

A U.S. meat supplier says it's laying off most of the workforce of a Chinese subsidiary accused of selling expired beef and chicken to McDonald's, KFC and other major restaurant chains.

"Maze Runner" led the weekend box office, bringing in $32 million.

While playing this weekend, Alabama quarterback Blake Sims was wearing a bracelet honoring 19-year-old Kayla Perry, a cancer patient from Birmingham, who's also an Auburn student and fan.

Lauryn Hill was booed by fans in London Saturday night after she showed up 90 minutes late for her gig and then performed a horrible set.