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May 9, 2023

Would-be burglar arrested after Alabama homeowner holds man at gunpoint

An Alabama man who allegedly broke into a home was met by the homeowner who drew a gun and held the suspect at gunpoint. The suspect was then arrested and charged.

May 8, 2023

Historic 182-year-old Alabama church closes doors for good

The historic Five Mile Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama, has finally closed its doors after 182 years of service due to a dwindling attendance and an aging congregation.

May 8, 2023

US governors pushing for pay increases, bonuses, other perks for teachers as shortage continues

As teacher shortages continue across the United States, governors are pushing for pay increases, bonuses, and other perks for teachers to attract and retain educators.

May 5, 2023

Alabama has consistently neglected impoverished county’s raw sewage problems, according to the DOJ

Lowndes County, a high-poverty region in Alabama, has had longstanding wastewater sanitation problems. A federal probe found that Alabama routinely neglected the county.

May 5, 2023

Alabama inmate who escaped with female jailer and romantic partner enters plea deal

An Alabama jail escapee was found in Indiana with his female jailer and romantic partner. The man, who was charged in his partner's death, pleaded guilty to escape in a plea deal.

May 5, 2023

Former Alabama deputy pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman during traffic stop

Former Dallas County, Alabama deputy sheriff Joshua Davidson pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman after taking her into custody during a January 2020 traffic stop in Selma.

May 4, 2023

Helping fill out absentee ballots a felony under Alabama proposal

A bill that would make submitting an absentee ballot on someone else's behalf a Class D felony has passed the Alabama House of Representatives.

May 4, 2023

Alabama Senate committee advances Republican legislation to ban ‘divisive concepts’ in classroom lessons

An Alabama Senate committee has approved a bill that would ban classroom discussions of “divisive concepts" pertaining to race and gender.

May 4, 2023

Alabama Senate approves measure banning trans athletes at a college level

Transgender women would not be able to participate in female college sports teams in a bill that was approved by the Alabama Senate on Wednesday.

May 3, 2023

Alabama church shooter sentenced to life for murdering 3 at potluck dinner

A 71-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting three elderly people during a potluck dinner at an Alabama church near Birmingham.