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February 18, 2024

Alabama mom runs over her 7-year-old son with car after making him walk home from school as punishment: police

An Alabama mother punished her 7-year-old son by making him walk home from school and then ran him over accidentally, according to police.

February 17, 2024

GOP senator fumes over 'wacko' Democrats' lack of 'common sense' on trans sports: 'Going to get hurt'

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., fumed over the "wacko" Democrats he said were not standing up to protect women's ability to participate in sports.

February 16, 2024

Opponents of Alabama's nitrogen executions want nitrogen companies to withhold supply

AL's execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith using nitrogen gas for the first time has sparked controversy. Opponents want nitrogen companies to refuse to supply prisons.

February 16, 2024

On this day in history, February 16, 1968, first 911 call is made, emergency system fueled by shocking murder

The first call using the standard 911 emergency number system was made on this day in history, Feb. 16, 1968. It came years after a murder proved the need for the system.

February 15, 2024

Alabama House to vote on casino, lottery proposal

The Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved a proposal to to authorize a lottery, sports betting, and multiple casinos across Alabama.

February 15, 2024

After LGBTQ lecture, Alabama Senate votes for more oversight of Department of Archives and History

The Alabama Senate voted to put a politically appointed board in charge of the state Department of Archives and History after the department hosted a lecture on LGBTQ history.

February 14, 2024

AL Republicans aim to curb absentee ballot applications, Democrats say it discourages voting

AL lawmakers voted to advance legislation that would restrict who is allowed to assist someone with absentee ballot applications. The vote broke down along party lines.

February 14, 2024

Alabama lottery, casino bill faces first hurdle as GOP aims to get it before voters this fall

A proposal to allow sports betting, a lottery, and up to ten casinos in AL will be voted on by a House committee. If it passes, it could be up for a full House vote this week.

February 12, 2024

Ex-Alabama police officer pleads not guilty to murder in deadly shooting of man outside his own home

Former Alabama police officer Mac Bailey Marquette pleaded not guilty in the fatal shooting of a man in front of his own home during a dispute with a tow truck driver.

February 9, 2024

Meet the American who taught the Tuskegee Airmen to fly, pioneer pilot Charles 'Chief' Anderson

Meet Charles A. "Chief" Anderson, lead instructor at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama in World War II. This American gave the famous Tuskegee Airmen their first taste of flight.