Alabama executes inmate with nitrogen gas, the first time the new method has been used
Alabama has executed a man with nitrogen gas, putting him to death with a first-of-its-kind method that once again put the U.S. at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.
Alabama hitman set for execution using nitrogen gas Thursday sparks debate: Here’s what to know
Kenneth Eugene Smith was convicted in a 1988 murder-for-hire killing of a woman so her husband could collect insurance money.
Police: Woman scared of bad weather makes false burglary call for cops to respond
In Alabama, Kelley Ginibera, 39, is facing charges for allegedly falsely reporting a burglary to the Dothan police on January 9. Responding to her call, officers found no burglary in progress but discovered that Ginibera had made the report out of fear of bad weather.
Funeral announced for Coweta County deputy killed in Alabama
A Georgia law enforcement officer is dead after being hit by a police officer from Lanett, Alabama, during a high-speed chase on Interstate 85 in Chambers County, Alabama.
Michigan secures a spot in the national title game with a 27-20 victory over Alabama
Blake Corum rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on the second snap of overtime, and top-seeded Michigan advanced to its first College Football Playoff championship game with a 27-20 victory over fourth-seeded Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Monday.
Alabama man ‘high on mushrooms’ arrested with parrot on shoulder after fighting with Florida deputies: WCSO
An Alabama man has more of a ‘Florida man’ story to tell after explaining to deputies he was high on mushrooms when they found him in a truck on a panhandle road with a parrot on his shoulder.
Republican debate: Nikki Haley targeted by rivals as they all trail Trump
Nikki Haley is facing new criticism in the opening moments of the fourth debate for Republican presidential hopefuls.
Police shoot and kill man featured in 'S-Town' podcast during standoff, authorities say
A man featured in the hit podcast “S-Town" that chronicled events in a rural Alabama community was shot and killed by police during a weekend standoff in the town, authorities said Monday.
'Wolf-hybrid' pet kills 3-month-old boy in Alabama, sheriff says
A 3-month-old boy was killed as his parents tried to rescue the baby from the family pet, a hybrid animal that was part dog, part wolf, authorities said.
Alabama woman with two uteruses is pregnant with twins, one in each womb: ‘1 in 50 million’ chance
Kelsey Hatcher was just 17 when she learned she had a double uterus.
Alabama 5-year-old girl dies after being found in home’s laundry hamper: 'Precious and smart'
A five-year-old in Alabama was found dead in a laundry hamper, with those close to her describing her as a "precious, smart and inquisitive child," police said.
High school athletic trainer killed in car crash after leaving game: 'He loved our kids, plain and simple'
In a tragic incident, Jason McGee, a beloved athletic trainer in the Sheffield City School District, Alabama, passed away on November 9 due to injuries sustained in a car crash.
Alabama riverboat co-captain accused of assault months after brawl caught on video
A Black riverboat co-captain at the center of an Alabama riverfront brawl that drew national attention has been accused of misdemeanor assault in the melee by one of the white boaters in the fight.
Alabama to execute man using nitrogen gas, a first in the US
Alabama is closer to becoming the first state to attempt an execution by nitrogen gas, although there will be a legal fight before it is used.
Joran van der Sloot's confession in Natalee Holloway case provides long-sought answers, mother says
"Even as hard as it is to hear, it still not as torturous as the not knowing. It was time for me to know," Natalee Holloway's mother said of hearing the details of Joran van der Sloot's confession.
Alabama judge finds Carlee Russell guilty of abduction 'hoax'
An Alabama judge has found Carlee Russell, the woman who allegedly faked her own abduction in July, guilty of two misdemeanor charges.
Alabama Gov. Ivey sending 275 National Guard troops to Mexico border: ‘Every state has become a border state'
Ivey is the latest Republican governor to send National Guard soldiers to the U.S.-Mexico border amid pleas from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Convicted hitman objects to being execution 'guinea pig' after lethal injection failure
An Alabama death row inmate who beat a minister's wife to death for a $1,000 payout and survived lethal injection last year is fighting the state's decision to kill him with nitrogen hypoxia.
Tuskegee University investigating shooting at unauthorized party that left several hurt
During an unauthorized party at Tuskegee University, several individuals sustained injuries, according to school officials.
High School band director in Alabama tasered after refusing to stop performance, police say
Bodycam footage, released by police, shows the band director arguing with police and telling them to “get out of my face,” before being restrained and tasered.