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December 7, 2022

Alabama family sentenced by feds for running 'one of the largest cockfighting enterprises' in the US

The Justice Department has announced the sentencing of the seventh and final member of an Alabama family accused of running an “expansive cockfighting operation.”

December 7, 2022

4 former Alabama prison officers charged with bribery, ethics violations

Four former Alabama prison officers have been charged with bribery and ethics violations. At least one of the accusations related to contraband being brought into the prison.

December 6, 2022

Alabama Medicaid program to end sobriety mandate on hepatitis treatment

Alabama's Medicaid program to end the sobriety mandate on people getting hepatitis treatment has reached a settlement. This allows those with drug abuse issues to seek treatment.

December 2, 2022

82-year-old woman arrested for not paying $77 trash bill

An elderly Alabama woman was arrested Sunday for not paying a $77.80 trash bill. The woman was charged with a misdemeanor offense of “failure to pay solid waste fees.”

December 1, 2022

Alabama prison captain and lieutenant arrested on bribery, ethics charges

An Alabama prison captain was arrested Monday on bribery and ethics charges. Capt. Deaundra Johnson and Centauria Olds, an ex-lieutenant used their official positions for personal gain.

December 1, 2022

Alabama 'Friendsgiving' diners tip Waffle House waitress $1,125: 'Normalize being kind'

Tanya Ragsdale of Cullman, Alabama, and 11 of her close friends tipped a Waffle House waitress $1,125.25 as they celebrated their second annual "Friendsgiving" tradition.

November 29, 2022

Alabama man charged with scheme to evade US sanctions on Iran, DOJ says

An Alabama man evaded U.S. sanctions on Iran by using his company to ship oil and gas parts to the country, federal prosecutors said.

November 29, 2022

Mississippi man sentenced to 21 months for faking death in Alabama to avoid sex abuse charges

A Mississippi man was sentenced 21 months for faking his death in Alabama to avoid sex crime charges. He was convicted of sexual battery charges and received another 85 years.

November 29, 2022

Alabama Tractor Supply customers thwart alleged shoplifters, open fire on getaway car's tires

Two Alabama shoplifting suspects who allegedly tried to steal from Tractor Supply Co. store were arrested after customers intervened, including one who shot out tire on the getaway car.

November 22, 2022

Former Ohio children's minister, boarding school worker facing 215 child porn charges in Alabama

Police in Alabama arrested Steve Robert Wukmer, 66, who reportedly worked in the past at a boarding school and as a children's minister, on child pornography charges