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Alabama A&M University campus shooting leaves 2 people injured

August 23, 2023

Alabama A&M University campus shooting leaves 2 people injured

A shooting on the campus of Alabama A&M University left two people injured. Police are saying the shooting was isolated and "this was not an active shooter incident."

Alabama city councilman pleads guilty to shoplifting from multiple Walmarts

August 22, 2023

Alabama city councilman pleads guilty to shoplifting from multiple Walmarts

Second-term Huntsville, Alabama, City Councilman Devyn Keith pleaded guilty on Tuesday afternoon to two misdemeanor shoplifting counts.

Alabama AG calls for investigation into Biden's reversal on Space Command HQ

August 21, 2023

Alabama AG calls for investigation into Biden's reversal on Space Command HQ

Alabama AG Steve Marshall called for an investigation into President Biden reversing his decision to move Space Command headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama.

Former soldier receives life sentence for murder of Auburn police officer in domestic disturbance

August 18, 2023

Former soldier receives life sentence for murder of Auburn police officer in domestic disturbance

Former soldier Grady Wayne Wilkes has been handed a life sentence without parole for the murder of Auburn police officer William Buechner during a response to a domestic disturbance.

Alabama blocked from issuing marijuana permits following accusations that a commission deliberated illegally

August 18, 2023

Alabama blocked from issuing marijuana permits following accusations that a commission deliberated illegally

A judge has blocked Alabama from issuing medical marijuana licenses following accusations that a permit-granting commission illegally deliberated the selection process in secret.

Former Alabama correctional officer convicted of repeatedly beating inmate in 2018

August 18, 2023

Former Alabama correctional officer convicted of repeatedly beating inmate in 2018

A former prisons sergeant, Devlon Williams, has been convicted in a 2018 inmate beating in Alabama, where the DOJ has accused the state of having high levels of prison violence.

Democratic National Committee asks federal judges to dismiss case on Alabama party infighting

August 17, 2023

Democratic National Committee asks federal judges to dismiss case on Alabama party infighting

The Democratic National Committee has filed a request with a federal appeals court to dismiss a case focused on internal party conflicts within Alabama.

Former soldier found guilty in Auburn police officer's killing faces sentencing hearing

August 16, 2023

Former soldier found guilty in Auburn police officer's killing faces sentencing hearing

A sentencing hearing was initiated on Wednesday for a former soldier who was found guilty a day prior of the murder of an Auburn police officer in a 2019 shooting incident.

Judge asked to block Alabama from issuing medical marijuana licenses

August 16, 2023

Judge asked to block Alabama from issuing medical marijuana licenses

An applicant who was denied a cannabis license has requested a judge to block Alabama from issuing permits to other companies, citing that a commission wrongly deliberated in private.

Alabama inmate arrested after appearing on social media with what looked like a handgun

August 15, 2023

Alabama inmate arrested after appearing on social media with what looked like a handgun

Alabama plans to charge a prison inmate after he appeared on social media holding a possible handgun and wearing what seemed to be an officer’s vest.