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Alabama Republican Rep. David Cole arrested on felony voter fraud charges

August 30, 2023

Alabama Republican Rep. David Cole arrested on felony voter fraud charges

Rep. David Cole, a Republican lawmaker of Huntsville, Alabama, was arrested Tuesday for voting in an unauthorized district. If convicted, Cole could face up to a decade behind bars.

Alabama proposes nitrogen gas executions

August 29, 2023

Alabama proposes nitrogen gas executions

Alabama's proposed execution method using nitrogen gas involves placing a mask over the inmate's face and replacing their breathing air with nitrogen until their heart stops.

Former AL deputy, who sexually assaulted a detained woman in desolate area, gets 12 years

August 28, 2023

Former AL deputy, who sexually assaulted a detained woman in desolate area, gets 12 years

A former deputy in Alabama has been sentenced to 12 years. Joshua Davidson sexually assaulted a woman after handcuffing her and driving her to a desolate area.

Alabama permitted to resume construction of new coastal bridge

August 28, 2023

Alabama permitted to resume construction of new coastal bridge

The Supreme Court in Alabama has ruled that the state can resume its construction of a new bridge, which could be used as an additional evacuation route during hurricane season.

Alabama to be first state to execute prisoner using pure nitrogen, setting off debate on death penalty methods

August 27, 2023

Alabama to be first state to execute prisoner using pure nitrogen, setting off debate on death penalty methods

Alabama wants to become the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen, which opponents decry as "experimenting."

Alabama woman who allegedly put newborn baby in dumpster charged with capital murder

August 25, 2023

Alabama woman who allegedly put newborn baby in dumpster charged with capital murder

An Alabama woman was charged with capital murder after allegedly leaving her newborn baby in a dumpster, where it was later found dead.

Alabama woman convicted of murder in death of boyfriend's 3-year-old son

August 25, 2023

Alabama woman convicted of murder in death of boyfriend's 3-year-old son

Yalrick Pride, a 23-year-old Alabama woman, was convicted of murder in the death of her boyfriend's three-year-old son. Her boyfriend has been sentenced to life in prison.

Legal fight over distribution of medical marijuana license in Alabama continues

August 25, 2023

Legal fight over distribution of medical marijuana license in Alabama continues

Many companies are attempting to obtain medical marijuana in Alabama, but the courts are not making it easy. Lawmakers in the state approved the substance for medical use in 2021.

Priest flees country with teen 'valentine' but police may have hands tied

August 24, 2023

Priest flees country with teen 'valentine' but police may have hands tied

Alabama Catholic priest Alex Crow allegedly groomed girls and fled the country with a teenager, but as it stands today, no crime was committed, police say.

Alabama high school wins grant to 'empower their LGBTQ+ students,' fund field trip to 'queer heritage site'

August 24, 2023

Alabama high school wins grant to 'empower their LGBTQ+ students,' fund field trip to 'queer heritage site'

Selma High School recently won a grant to fund a field trip to a "queer heritage site" and money to support LGBTQ literature for students, per a recent report.