Ancient cave art discovered in Alabama is largest-known in North America

The art, discovered deep in a cave in Alabama, was created by Native Americans who lived sometime between 660 and 949 AD, researchers said.

Escaped Alabama murder suspect, guard 'extremely dangerous,' U.S. attorney general warns

Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday that an escaped murder suspect and jail officer who aided him are “regarded as extremely dangerous” and the U.S. Marshals Service has taken over leading the search.

Alabama corrections officer had escape 'methodically' planned, body language expert says

Vicky White allegedly walked out of the Lauderdale County Detention Center last week "with no care in the world" as accused killer Casey Cole White followed her into her marked police vehicle.

Jail official visited inmate in prison months before escape

A nationwide manhunt is ongoing for Casey White, who was awaiting trial on a capital murder case, and Vicky White, the assistant director of corrections for the jail in Lauderdale County, after the pair disappeared Friday.

Escaped inmate, jail official had ‘special relationship’

An escaped Alabama inmate had a “special relationship” with the jail official authorities believe assisted in his escape, a sheriff’s office said Tuesday.

Biden visits Alabama weapons plant supplying Ukraine's military against Russia

President Biden will visit a Alabama Javelin missile plant to spotlight the weapons the U.S. is sending to resupply Ukraine's military in their fight against Russia.

Warrant issued for Alabama corrections officer who went missing with inmate

The Alabama corrections officer and inmate haven't been seen since Friday morning -- and authorities now believe the officer may have helped the inmate escape.

$10K reward offered for capture of murder suspect, missing Alabama officer

Vicki White, a 25-year veteran of the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, disappeared Friday after leaving the jail with inmate Casey White, who's awaiting trial on capital murder charges.

Alabama prison official, capital murder suspect missing after inmate escort

A prison official and an inmate accused of capital murder are missing in Alabama after the inmate failed to show up for a hearing at the courthouse.

Arby’s manager arrested after allegedly throwing hot grease on customer

An Alabama fast-food worker who allegedly threw hot grease on a customer during a dispute over service in the drive-thru line, causing severe burns, was charged with assault on April 23, police said.

Alabama man arrested in 1988 killing of 11-year-old girl

An Alabama man has been arrested in connection with the 1988 killing of an 11-year-old girl found stabbed to death in a Massachusetts railyard.

Gas tax emerges as issue in Alabama governor’s race

As motorists pump gasoline priced at $4 per gallon, the advertisement by gubernatorial challenger Lindy Blanchard appears on the gas pump screen, calling for a suspension of the state fuel taxes.

Alabama governor signs law banning medication for transgender youth

Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity — a bill critics have dubbed "Don’t Say Gay."

State-of-the-art weather station to monitor skies during USFL games in Birmingham

Crews with WeatherSTEM installed a new, state-of-the-art weather station on a rooftop near Birmingham's Protective Stadium, home of the USFL this season.

Metro Atlanta feels effects of heavy rain, wind from strong storms

Parts of metro Atlanta experienced flooding on Tuesday. Lightning and strong wind knocked down trees, cutting power and damaging homes.