Move to rename 'Bloody Sunday' bridge has critics in Selma
Today, with thousands protesting nationwide against racial injustice, a years-old push is gaining steam to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge in honor of Rep. John Lewis, who led the 1965 marchers on “Bloody Sunday.” But the idea is drawing opposition in Selma, including from some who marched with Lewis that day.
Today, with thousands protesting nationwide against racial injustice, a years-old push is gaining steam to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge in honor of Rep. John Lewis, who led the 1965 marchers on “Bloody Sunday.” But the idea is drawing opposition in Selma, including from some who marched with Lewis that day.
Tuscaloosa requiring masks after reported 'COVID-19 parties'
Tuscaloosa joined the shortlist of Alabama cities requiring face masks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus after an official said students who knew they were infected with the virus had attended parties in the area.
Tuscaloosa joined the shortlist of Alabama cities requiring face masks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus after an official said students who knew they were infected with the virus had attended parties in the area.
Thomas Blanton, KKK bomber of 16th St Baptist Church, dies in prison
Thomas Edwin Blanton Jr., the last of three one-time Ku Klux Klansmen convicted of a 1963 Alabama church bombing that killed four black girls and was the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement, has died in prison, the governor’s office said Friday. He was 81.
Thomas Edwin Blanton Jr., the last of three one-time Ku Klux Klansmen convicted of a 1963 Alabama church bombing that killed four black girls and was the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement, has died in prison, the governor’s office said Friday. He was 81.
Alabama police executive dies during treatment for COVID-19
An Alabama police leader who was being treated for the illness caused by the new coronavirus has died in a Georgia hospital.
An Alabama police leader who was being treated for the illness caused by the new coronavirus has died in a Georgia hospital.
Small earthquake reported in Alabama
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake was reported in northwest Alabama Thursday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake was reported in northwest Alabama Thursday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.
FBI, DOJ investigating noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage area at Talladega
The FBI and Department of Justice are investigating the discovery of a noose found in the Talladega Superspeedway garage stall of Bubba Wallace.
The FBI and Department of Justice are investigating the discovery of a noose found in the Talladega Superspeedway garage stall of Bubba Wallace.
Search continues for man who jumped in river to help son
A search continued Wednesday for a man who jumped into the Chattahoochee River to help his son who was having trouble fighting the current while swimming, police said.
A search continued Wednesday for a man who jumped into the Chattahoochee River to help his son who was having trouble fighting the current while swimming, police said.
Police: Woman charged with sex trafficking teens in Alabama
A Georgia woman was arrested and accused of bringing two teenage girls to Alabama to sex traffic them, authorities said Tuesday. The teens were found and brought to an advocacy agency.
A Georgia woman was arrested and accused of bringing two teenage girls to Alabama to sex traffic them, authorities said Tuesday. The teens were found and brought to an advocacy agency.
Thousands sign petition to rename Selma bridge after Rep. John Lewis
Thousands of people have signed a petition to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama after Rep. John Lewis.
Thousands of people have signed a petition to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama after Rep. John Lewis.
Two Navy pilots killed in plane crash in Dallas County
Two active-duty Navy pilots were killed in a plane crash in Alabama on Wednesday, Navy officials confirmed to Fox News.
Two active-duty Navy pilots were killed in a plane crash in Alabama on Wednesday, Navy officials confirmed to Fox News.
Alabama police arrest mom accused of beating son with brick
An Alabama woman is in custody after authorities said she beat her 2-year-old son with a brick and choked him, telling investigators the devil made her do it.
An Alabama woman is in custody after authorities said she beat her 2-year-old son with a brick and choked him, telling investigators the devil made her do it.
7 people found dead inside burning house in Alabama
Deputies responding to a call about a shooting in Alabama found seven people dead inside a home that had been set afire early Friday, authorities said.
Deputies responding to a call about a shooting in Alabama found seven people dead inside a home that had been set afire early Friday, authorities said.
New details revealed in death of UFC fighter’s stepdaughter
The family of the stepdaughter of a UFC fighter found dead last year was emotional as a police detective testified about how the Alabama college student was found.
The family of the stepdaughter of a UFC fighter found dead last year was emotional as a police detective testified about how the Alabama college student was found.
Alabama officer gunned down at hotel posthumously promoted
The Alabama police officer shot and killed at a Birmingham area hotel will be laid to rest on Monday.
The Alabama police officer shot and killed at a Birmingham area hotel will be laid to rest on Monday.
Alabama shooting leaves 7 dead, authorities say
A call about a shooting south of Huntsville, Ala., led sheriff’s deputies to the discovery of seven bodies late Thursday, according to reports.
A call about a shooting south of Huntsville, Ala., led sheriff’s deputies to the discovery of seven bodies late Thursday, according to reports.
Deputies investigate cross burning on bridge in Alabama
Deputies are investigating a cross burning on a bridge over Interstate 85 in Alabama.
Deputies are investigating a cross burning on a bridge over Interstate 85 in Alabama.
Police officer fatally shot at Alabama motel; 2 in custody
A police officer was fatally shot Tuesday night when responding to a call at a motel in Alabama, and two people were arrested, authorities said.
A police officer was fatally shot Tuesday night when responding to a call at a motel in Alabama, and two people were arrested, authorities said.
Confederate monuments coming down around South amid protests
Sarah Collins Rudolph thought she’d never see what happened in her hometown: Prompted by protests, the city removed a 115-year-old Confederate monument near where her sister and three other black girls died in a racist church bombing in 1963.
Sarah Collins Rudolph thought she’d never see what happened in her hometown: Prompted by protests, the city removed a 115-year-old Confederate monument near where her sister and three other black girls died in a racist church bombing in 1963.
Alabama man missing for 2 months found dead in South Carolina
Two months after he disappeared from Alabama, the man’s body has been found in South Carolina.
Two months after he disappeared from Alabama, the man’s body has been found in South Carolina.
Former Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson dies in car crash in Alabama
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died in a car crash in Alabama Sunday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died in a car crash in Alabama Sunday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.