Alabama hospital halts IVF following state ruling saying frozen embryos are children

The University of Alabama at Birmingham health system said in a statement Wednesday that it must evaluate whether its patients or doctors could face criminal charges or punitive damages for undergoing IVF treatments.

Visiting pastor halts sermon to save woman choking on peppermint

Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.

Alabama Supreme Court: Frozen embryos are 'children' under state law

Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.

Officer arrested for allegedly making 'swatting' calls to another department: 'He thought it was funny'

Christopher Eugene Sanspree Jr., a 23-year-old officer from the Montgomery Police Department, faces six misdemeanor charges for allegedly placing false emergency calls, a practice known as "swatting."

Alabama man shook violently on gurney during first-ever nitrogen gas execution

A man put to death using nitrogen gas shook and convulsed on the gurney as Alabama carried out the first-of-its-kind execution that once again placed the United States at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.

Alabama executes inmate with nitrogen gas, the first time the new method has been used

Alabama has executed a man with nitrogen gas, putting him to death with a first-of-its-kind method that once again put the U.S. at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.

Police: Woman scared of bad weather makes false burglary call for cops to respond

In Alabama, Kelley Ginibera, 39, is facing charges for allegedly falsely reporting a burglary to the Dothan police on January 9. Responding to her call, officers found no burglary in progress but discovered that Ginibera had made the report out of fear of bad weather.

Coweta County community to line streets for procession honoring deputy killed in Alabama

The Coweta County Sheriff's Office has planned a large procession for a deputy who was killed by an Alabama police officer following a high-speed chase on Interstate 85 in Chambers County, Alabama on Jan. 4, according to officials.

How to help family of fallen Coweta County deputy killed after chase in Alabama

Community support is pouring in to help the family of a fallen Coweta County Sheriff's Deputy Eric Minix, who died after a high-speed chase when he was struck by another patrol car in Alabama.

Funeral announced for Coweta County deputy killed in Alabama

A Georgia law enforcement officer is dead after being hit by a police officer from Lanett, Alabama, during a high-speed chase on Interstate 85 in Chambers County, Alabama.

Michigan secures a spot in the national title game with a 27-20 victory over Alabama

Blake Corum rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on the second snap of overtime, and top-seeded Michigan advanced to its first College Football Playoff championship game with a 27-20 victory over fourth-seeded Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Monday.

Judge suggests change to nitrogen execution to let inmate pray and say final words without gas mask

A federal judge who is weighing whether to allow the nation’s first execution by nitrogen hypoxia to go forward next month, urged Alabama on Thursday to change procedures so the inmate can pray and say his final words before the gas mask is placed on his face.

Alabama woman with rare double uterus gives birth to two children

An Alabama woman with two uteri and two cervixes has given birth to two babies after carrying one of them in each uterus.

Senate confirms top military brass after months-long blockade by GOP Sen. Tuberville

Tuberville was blocking nominations to protest Pentagon rules that allow travel reimbursement when a service member has to go out of state for an abortion or other reproductive care.

Alabama man ‘high on mushrooms’ arrested with parrot on shoulder after fighting with Florida deputies: WCSO

An Alabama man has more of a ‘Florida man’ story to tell after explaining to deputies he was high on mushrooms when they found him in a truck on a panhandle road with a parrot on his shoulder.

Coca-Cola recalls: Sprite, Fanta Orange, Diet Coke pulled from store shelves in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi

Some 2,000 Sprite, Fanta Orange, and Diet Coke 12-packs have been recalled from stores in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here's what you need to know.