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Federal court selects new Alabama congressional map, likely handing Democrats a seat at next House election

October 5, 2023

Federal court selects new Alabama congressional map, likely handing Democrats a seat at next House election

A three-judge panel selected a new congressional map for Alabama on Thursday, one that will likely give Democrats another seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Alabama woman charged with animal cruelty after dozens of dead horses, malnourished dogs discovered

October 4, 2023

Alabama woman charged with animal cruelty after dozens of dead horses, malnourished dogs discovered

An Alabama woman faces several counts of animal cruelty and other charges, including not disposing of a carcass properly, after dozens of horses were found dead on her property.

Hitman who killed minister’s wife objects to being new execution ‘guinea pig’ after failed lethal injection

October 4, 2023

Hitman who killed minister’s wife objects to being new execution ‘guinea pig’ after failed lethal injection

Attorneys for death row inmate Kenneth Eugene Smith are fighting against his execution by untested nitrogen hypoxia after Alabama failed its lethal injection attempt last year.

Husband who found bodies of wife, kids in murder-suicide: 'I'm dead inside'

October 4, 2023

Husband who found bodies of wife, kids in murder-suicide: 'I'm dead inside'

An Alabama mother drowned her two children last week then killed herself, leaving her estranged husband to find their bodies, according to police.

New Alabama congressional map almost ready for implementation, judge says

October 3, 2023

New Alabama congressional map almost ready for implementation, judge says

Alabama's new congressional map, which will feature a second district where either a majority or large plurality of voters are Black, will soon be implemented.

NASCAR star Nick Sanchez bloodied in fight after close racing leads to wreck at Talladega

September 30, 2023

NASCAR star Nick Sanchez bloodied in fight after close racing leads to wreck at Talladega

NASCAR Truck Series driver Nick Sanchez was bloodied after a fight in the garage area following Saturday afternoon's race at Talladega.

Alabama Rep. John Rogers charged with obstructing federal investigation

September 28, 2023

Alabama Rep. John Rogers charged with obstructing federal investigation

A longtime member of the Alabama House, John Rogers, has been accused of obstructing justice. Rogers allegedly tried to bribe a person to provide false information to investigators.

Alabama lawmakers agree to proceed with construction of new Statehouse

September 27, 2023

Alabama lawmakers agree to proceed with construction of new Statehouse

Lawmakers in Alabama have agreed to proceed with the construction of a new Statehouse following decades-long effort to renovate the current building that became riddled with mold.

Construction costs for super-size Alabama prison spikes to more than $1 billion

September 27, 2023

Construction costs for super-size Alabama prison spikes to more than $1 billion

The cost to build a massive prison that would house 4,000 inmates has surged to over $1 billion, the majority of a $1.25 million budget meant to buy two large facilities in Alabama.

Supreme Court deals final blow to Alabama GOP in redistricting battle

September 26, 2023

Supreme Court deals final blow to Alabama GOP in redistricting battle

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a petition from Alabama to undo a lower court order that blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map, which lacked a second majority-Black district.