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February 23, 2023

Alabama bill proposed to change 'good time' law named for slain deputy

An Alabama bill was proposed that will cut the amount of time that inmates can shave off their sentences. The bill also states that under certain circumstances inmates can lose their credit.

February 23, 2023

Alabama serial rapist musician tied to 'horrifying' attacks through DNA research

Elliott Higgins, whose family founded Hummingbird Music Camp in New Mexico, was accused of three separate sexual assaults between 1991 and 2004 after his death in 2014.

February 22, 2023

Alabama prison chief says staffing remains top issue for department

The Alabama prison chief says staffing remains the number one issue for their department. They are looking to use pay raises and retirement changes to increase the number of workers.

February 22, 2023

Deer crashes through window, roams Alabama elementary school classroom: video

The Evergreen Elementary School in Alabama has released footage of a deer jumping through a window and then walking around one of its classrooms.

February 22, 2023

Alabama coal miners offer to return to work almost 2 years after strike began

Coal miners in Alabama have offered to return to work. The miners have been on strike for almost two years. The miners have been on strike at Warrior Met’s No. 4 and No. 7 mines.

February 21, 2023

Alabama woman sentenced to 5 years for embezzling $200K from church

An Alabama woman was sentenced to five years for embezzling $200K from a church where she worked for 12 years. The woman was ordered to pay over $211,000 in restitution.

February 20, 2023

Auburn University student’s remains ID’d nearly 50 years after he disappeared but mystery continues

Georgia investigators said the remains of Kyle Wade Clinkscales have been identified nearly 50 years after the Auburn University student disappeared.

February 17, 2023

Alabama man sentenced to 17 years for gun trafficking

Devon McCray, 34, of Sheffield, Alabama, has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for trafficking stolen firearms across state lines.

February 16, 2023

Tennessee National Guard identifies 2 soldiers killed in Alabama Black Hawk crash

According to the Tennessee National Guard, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Daniel Wadham and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Danny Randolph were both killed when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed Wednesday.

February 16, 2023

After Alabama inmate froze to death in jail, history of disturbing complaints has emerged

Complaints dating back to 2015 accuse Walker County Jail officials of abuse. Most recently, attorneys for Tony Mitchell's estate say he froze to death in the Alabama jail.