Florida may become abortion services safe haven for women in southeastern states

Florida's new law banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy has been controversial, but after the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, Florida could become the closest southeastern state that allows abortion and has operating clinics for women who seek one.

2022 midterm results: Katie Britt wins Alabama Senate race scrambled by Trump

In Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser won the Democratic nomination, fending off a pair of challengers amid concerns over rising crime and homelessness.

Alabama deputy killed in car chase, sheriff's office says

The Chambers County Sheriff's Office said J'Mar Abel died during a pursuit when he lost control of his car and crashed on County Road 278. The crash was on the second anniversary of Abel joining the sheriff's office, a statement said.

Alabama church shooting: Services resume after 3 were killed

Worship services resume Sunday at the Alabama church where a gunman opened fire and killed three senior citizens at a potluck dinner last week.

Alabama high school helps stage graduation for sick father

An Alabama man suffering from late-stage cancer got to see his son graduate from high school with help from school officials and his family.

U.S. veterans missing in Ukraine formed bond over background

Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh are both military veterans from Alabama, so it was natural that they formed a bond once they met in Ukraine, where each traveled separately with the intention of helping defend democracy against Russian invaders.

2 US veterans from Alabama reported missing in Ukraine

Two U.S. veterans from Alabama who were in Ukraine assisting in the war against Russia haven’t been heard from in days and are missing, members of the state’s congressional delegation said Wednesday.

Alabama Supreme Court sets execution date for inmate

The Alabama Supreme Court has set an execution date of July 28 for a man convicted of killing his one-time girlfriend after breaking into her home in Jefferson County almost three decades ago, according to a court order made public Monday.

Brother: Man shot by police near school had mental problems

Officials said a “potential intruder” went to several doors trying to get into Walnut Park Elementary School on Thursday while a summer literacy program was being conducted for nearly three dozen children.

Ex-court clerk gets 12 years for stealing millions from Georgia taxpayers

In the decade the man worked as a court clerk, his office took in $5.5 million in fines and fees. Only $210 was deposited into official accounts, investigators say.

Driver clocked at 140 miles per hour on I-20, arrested following interstate chase

A Honda Accord driven by Lenny Brown was clocked driving 140 miles per hour. State troopers disabled his car. After the crash, deputies said Brown took off on foot.

Vandals responsible for alleged $80k in damages at 'Cop City' contractor's office

Brassfield & Gorrie's office in Birmingham, Alabama, had several broken windows, paint splashed on its sign and graffiti painted on a window that said: “Drop Cop City or Else.” The vandals appeared to leave the scene in a white Toyota Prius on 31st Street.

Georgia childhood cancer survivor becomes pediatric cancer nurse

A decade after staring down brain cancer, Julia York's life has come full circle. The 22-year-old recently graduated from UAB School of Nursing and will start her new job in July as a pediatric oncology nurse at Alabama Children's.