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March 9, 2023

Alabama Democrats seek to add exemptions in state’s abortion ban such as rape, incest cases

Democrats in Alabama are hoping to change the state’s abortion ban by adding exemptions for pregnancies resulting from rape and incest. However, the bills are doomed without GOP support

March 9, 2023

Alabama inmate captured in Tennessee after escape ahead of trial for kidnapping, rape

Jeremy Taylor, 49, was awaiting trial for charges of rape and kidnapping when he escaped from the Morgan County Detention Facility in Alabama on Sunday, officials saod.

March 9, 2023

Texas mother accused of abandoning her two young children for weeks arrested in Alabama

A Texas mother was arrested in Alabama months after abandoning her two young children at home. The 12-year-old and toddler were alone for seven weeks before a family member realized it.

March 8, 2023

Endangered freshwater mussels granted federal protection

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service granted protected status to longsolid and round hickorynut freshwater mussels as populations dwindle in the Eastern US

March 8, 2023

Alabama oil rig catches fire along Mobile River, officials worried about 'environmental effects'

A "multi-story, oil rig-like structure" caught fire along the east side of the Mobile River in Alabama on Wednesday afternoon, according to Mobile Fire-Rescue.

March 8, 2023

AL suspect accused of kidnapping, killing stepdaughter of UFC fighter pleads not guilty

An Alabama man suspected of abducting and murdering the stepdaughter of UFC fighter Walt Harris in 2019 has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

March 8, 2023

AL Gov. Ivey proposes a $400 rebate per taxpayer from state’s pandemic relief funds

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has called an anticipated special session to address the state’s remaining pandemic relief funds by proposing a one-time tax rebate.

March 8, 2023

AL legislative session to address budgets, COVID funds, race and gender lessons in schools

Alabama’s 2023 legislative session has begun. Lawmakers will focus on key issues such as pandemic relief funds, budget surplus, and certain race and gender lessons taught in schools.

March 7, 2023

AL accused of creating a ‘hygienic hell’ by discriminating against minorities when supplying wastewater funds

Environmental groups are accusing Alabama of discrimination when distributing wastewater funding, which has resulted in a “hygienic hell” for Black communities.

March 6, 2023

Alabama city pushes back on claim that girls basketball team wasn't awarded trophy because of gender

The city of Hoover, Alabama, denies a parent's claim that a girls basketball team that beat a boys recreational team in the title game wasn't awarded a trophy because of their gender.