The Clotilda, last known US slave ship, too decayed to be excavated, report says
The Clotilda's captain traveled to West Africa in 1860 and illegally smuggled 110 Africans back to Alabama before burning and sinking the ship to hide the crime.
Man accused of killing wife, 4 children in Alabama shooting
Brandon Allan Kendrick II, 32, is accused of killing his wife and four children in a shooting that took place Thursday evening.
Ammunition vending machines installed in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma
The ammo machines use ID card scanning and facial recognition technology to verify the age of each buyer.
4 rescued after boat capsizes near Alabama coast
Four individuals were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after their boat capsized near Dauphin Island, Alabama.
Babies named Johnny Cash and June Carter born on same day at Alabama hospital
Two families serendipitously welcomed babies named Johnny Cash and June Carter on the same day at Huntsville Hospital in Alabama.
Wynonna Judd's daughter Grace Kelley arrested on indecent exposure charge
Wynonna Judd's daughter, Grace Kelley, was arrested in Alabama and charged with indecent exposure.
Carlee Russell apologizes for faking her own kidnapping: 'I made a grave mistake'
Carlee Russell, the Alabama woman who lied to police and faked her own disappearance, pleaded guilty this week to misdemeanor crimes and apologized to the court.
Alabama fast-tracks IVF legislation after controversial Supreme Court ruling
The bills would provide legal protection for fertility clinics.
Alabama Supreme Court ruling: Frozen embryos, IVF future explained
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Alabama wants to carry out second nitrogen gas execution
The United Nations calls the method "untested." What you need to know about nitrogen hypoxia.
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."
200-foot radio tower stolen in Alabama: 'I thought I had seen it all'
A radio tower stolen in Alabama has investigators scratching their heads: "I thought I had seen it all."
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.
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.
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.