Alabama creates nation's 1st elder abuse registry

The law was named for Shirley Holcombe, who died in 2018 after becoming a victim of forgery by a caretaker, after a campaign by daughter Jo Holcombe.

Goats break into Alabama church

Deputies in Alabama said those responsible for a break-in at a church this week were some real animals.

Possible tornado destroys mobile homes in south Alabama

A possible tornado overturned multiple mobile homes in a south Alabama community as severe storms swept through Friday morning, authorities said.

Weighty case: Alabama man charged in theft of 70-ton crane

An Alabama man who called a wrecker service asking to have a 70-ton crane pulled out of the woods is now charged with stealing the heavy machinery, sheriff’s officials said.

'He is an angel': FOX photojournalist makes heroic water rescue in Alabama

The heroic actions of an Alabama news photojournalist are bringing some to tears after raging floodwaters swept across parts of the state on Wednesday.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill to end concealed carry permit requirement

Alabama is set to become the latest state to allow people to carry concealed guns without first undergoing a background check and getting a state permit. The new law takes effect Jan. 1.

Kamala Harris marking ‘Bloody Sunday’ anniversary in Selma

Thousands are gathering for this year’s reenactment of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing to commemorate “Bloody Sunday,” the day in 1965 when white police attacked Black voting rights marchers.

Alabama man pleads guilty to 'seditious conspiracy' in Jan. 6 riot

The sentencing guideline range for Joshua A. James, who also pleaded guilty to a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding, was estimated to be 7¼ to nine years in prison.

Miss Alabama Zoe Bethel's cause of death revealed

"She was growing and becoming more successful each year of her life, and she was only just beginning. And if she had a choice, she would still be here with us today," Zoe Bethel's family said in a statement.

Deputies: Suspect wanted for assaulting Alabama officer arrested in Georgia

ARRESTED: A man accused of hitting an Alabama officer with his car was caught in Georgia with methamphetamine and a shotgun, deputies say.

9-year-old charged in 4-year-old brother's beating death

A 9-year-old Alabama girl was charged with assault after allegedly using a broomstick to beat her younger brother, who later died, records show.

Supreme Court sides with GOP in Alabama election map case

The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold a lower court ruling that Alabama must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections.

Alabama woman forged crash documents to claim more insurance money, officials say

An Alabama woman injured in a 2019 crash in Georgia is now facing charges after authorities say she claimed more insurance money than she was entitled to.

Kidnapped 14-year-old Alabama girl rescued in Georgia, police say

Police have rescued a 14-year-old girl who had been kidnapped from Alabama and taken to Athens. A suspect in the crime is now in custody.