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November 6, 2023

Alabama college secures temporary lifeline after facing severe funding concerns

Birmingham Southern College in Alabama is striving to remain open for the remainder of the school year after facing significant financial difficulties.

November 3, 2023

Republican National Committee announces location, criteria for fourth GOP presidential debate

The Republican National Committee announced the date, location and candidate criteria for the party's fourth presidential debate later this year.

November 3, 2023

AL lawmaker's jail stay extended after violating bond conditions

An Alabama judge has ordered the continued detention of Alabama State Representative John Rogers, a Democrat from Birmingham, after determining that he violated bond conditions.

November 3, 2023

Local Alabama newspaper publisher, reporter arrested for reporting confidential grand jury information

Atmore News owner Sherry Digmon and reporter Donald Fletcher were arrested and charged with revealing information about a grand jury probe involving the local school system.

November 2, 2023

Alabama cleared to become first state to execute inmate with nitrogen gas: court

The Alabama Supreme Court voted and approved moving forward with an inmate's execution using nitrogen gas. The inmate, Kenneth Eugene Smith, was convicted of murder in 1988.

November 1, 2023

Small-town Alabama newspaper publisher, reporter arrested for reporting confidential grand jury info

Alabama-based Atmore News owner Sherry Digmon and reporter Donald Fletcher have been arrested for allegedly publishing an article that disclosed grand jury information.

October 30, 2023

Jail time requested for AL lawmaker accused of obstructing bribery investigation

A judge has been urged by federal prosecutors to incarcerate Alabama legislator Rep. John Rogers, who is accused of obstructing a bribery investigation.

October 26, 2023

Alabama judge's dismissal of lawsuit threatens future of Birmingham-Southern College

Birmingham-Southern College's lawsuit against State Treasurer Young Boozer over the denial of a $30 million loan has been dismissed, raising questions about the college's future.

October 24, 2023

Why this native New Yorker had to move to Alabama to achieve the 'American dream'

Laura Newman, a native New Yorker, moved to Alabama in 2017 to escape the Big Apple's high cost of living and achieve the American dream of owning a business.

October 24, 2023

Aruba considers new charges in Natalee Holloway murder after suspect's surprise confession in US plea deal

Authorities in Aruba say that their investigation into Joran van der Sloot is still open and are seeking evidence from the Department of Justice.