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.
Alabama hitman set for execution using nitrogen gas Thursday sparks debate: Here’s what to know
Kenneth Eugene Smith was convicted in a 1988 murder-for-hire killing of a woman so her husband could collect insurance money.
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.
22-year-old duck hunter, baseball player from Georgia reportedly drowns in Alabama
A 22-year-old Georgia resident's body was recovered early Monday in Jackson County, Alabama.
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.
Chattahoochee Water War: Alabama, Georgia reach historic agreement on river flow
A major breakthrough in a decades-long dispute over water rights between Alabama and Georgia.
Republican debate: Nikki Haley targeted by rivals as they all trail Trump
Nikki Haley is facing new criticism in the opening moments of the fourth debate for Republican presidential hopefuls.
Tuberville ends blockade of hundreds of military promotions
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.
Man convicted of murdering 2 sisters whose bodies were found under Rome bridge
One of the three people arrested in connection to two sisters found dead under a bridge in Rome has been sentenced to life in prison.
Police shoot and kill man featured in 'S-Town' podcast during standoff, authorities say
A man featured in the hit podcast “S-Town" that chronicled events in a rural Alabama community was shot and killed by police during a weekend standoff in the town, authorities said Monday.
'Wolf-hybrid' pet kills 3-month-old boy in Alabama, sheriff says
A 3-month-old boy was killed as his parents tried to rescue the baby from the family pet, a hybrid animal that was part dog, part wolf, authorities said.
Georgia’s Beck, Alabama’s Milroe lead teams to SEC title game after replacing big-name QBs
Carson Beck and Jalen Milroe had to replace big-name quarterbacks at programs with national title-or-bust expectations.