Mom calls for changes after video appears to show girl not properly secured in state fair ride

The 9-year-old Alabama girl can be heard screaming on video after she realized she wasn’t fully buckled in. Now, her mother fears that “additional training” for ride operators is not enough.

Descendants of Alabama financier of last U.S. slave ship end generations of public silence

Descendants of the Africans still live in a community in Alabama founded after they were released from slavery following the end of the Civil War in 1865. The head of a descendants organization says the group has been in email contact with the Meaher descendants recently.

US Supreme Court takes up key voting rights case from Alabama

The justices are hearing arguments Tuesday in an Alabama redistricting case that could have far-reaching effects on minority voting power across the United States.

Alabama halts execution because of time, IV access concerns

Alabama Corrections Commissioner John Hamm said the state halted the scheduled execution of Alan Miller after they determined they could not get the lethal injection underway before a midnight deadline.

Alabama approves Nick Saban's 8-year contract worth $93.6 million

Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of Southeastern Conference rival Kirby Smart.

Man admits faking his death to avoid sex abuse charges

A military veteran pleaded guilty to faking his own death to try to avoid sexual abuse charges in Mississippi.

Hyundai subsidiary accused of using child labor at Alabama factory: report

State labor officials began looking into this controversy after a report found children as young as 12 were working at the Alabama facility.

Birmingham Zoo: Lioness killed while meeting male lion

The introduction was done on a day the zoo was closed so no visitors were present, said Jennifer Ogilvie, a spokeswoman.