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.

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.

Alabama riverboat co-captain accused of assault months after brawl caught on video

A Black riverboat co-captain at the center of an Alabama riverfront brawl that drew national attention has been accused of misdemeanor assault in the melee by one of the white boaters in the fight.

Alabama to execute man using nitrogen gas, a first in the US

Alabama is closer to becoming the first state to attempt an execution by nitrogen gas, although there will be a legal fight before it is used.

Alabama man indicted on threats against Fulton DA, sheriff over Trump case

An Alabama man was indicted in federal court, accused of threatening the Fulton County district attorney and sheriff over the Trump election probe.

Carlee Russell 'hoax': Alabama lawmakers target fake 911 calls

Alabama legislators are looking into stiffening penalties for false reporting of emergencies after the Carlee Russell abduction "hoax."

Joran van der Sloot's confession in Natalee Holloway death provides long-sought answers, mother says

"Even as hard as it is to hear, it still not as torturous as the not knowing. It was time for me to know," Natalee Holloway's mother said of hearing the details of Joran van der Sloot's confession.

UGA student dies after falling while rock climbing in Alabama

First-year UGA student Yutung “Faye" Zhang died after falling around 90 feet while rock climbing at the Alabama park. She was just 18 years old.

Alabama judge finds Carlee Russell guilty of abduction 'hoax'

An Alabama judge has found Carlee Russell, the woman who allegedly faked her own abduction in July, guilty of two misdemeanor charges.