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Alabama county’s alleged illegal redistricting was drawn lawfully, attorney says

April 10, 2023

Alabama county’s alleged illegal redistricting was drawn lawfully, attorney says

An Alabama attorney disputed an allegation that Jefferson County redrew its districts illegally. The attorney said the new map reflects the county’s population shifts.

Alabama woman sentenced to prison after stealing $90K from church where she served as secretary

April 10, 2023

Alabama woman sentenced to prison after stealing $90K from church where she served as secretary

An Alabama woman was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after she stole nearly $90,000 over an 11-year span from a church where she served as secretary.

Norfolk Southern train cars derail, spilling diesel and oil; 2 taken to hospital

April 9, 2023

Norfolk Southern train cars derail, spilling diesel and oil; 2 taken to hospital

Two crew members were briefly hospitalized after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama on Easter Sunday. Officials say there is no hazardous materials threat.

Lawsuit challenges commission districts in Alabama's largest county

April 7, 2023

Lawsuit challenges commission districts in Alabama's largest county

A lawsuit is challenging commission districts in Alabama for packing Black voters into two districts.

Alabama lawmakers approve harsher penalties for trafficking fentanyl

April 6, 2023

Alabama lawmakers approve harsher penalties for trafficking fentanyl

Lawmakers in Alabama approved harsher penalties for trafficking fentanyl. The bill would make crimes punishable by up to life imprisonment.

Tornadoes damage thousands of homes a year: Here's what to do if yours is one of them

April 6, 2023

Tornadoes damage thousands of homes a year: Here's what to do if yours is one of them

Around 1,200 tornados hit the United States every year. Here's what to do if your home has been destroyed or severely damaged in a tornado.

Alabama advances 2 bills that provide a total of $82 million in income tax cuts

April 6, 2023

Alabama advances 2 bills that provide a total of $82 million in income tax cuts

Bills providing a total of $82 million in income tax cuts was approved by an Alabama House committee Wednesday. The proposals will move to the full House next.

Alabama advances bill that would mandate kindergarten or require children to take a 1st grade readiness test

April 6, 2023

Alabama advances bill that would mandate kindergarten or require children to take a 1st grade readiness test

An Alabama House committee approved a legislation that would require children to attend kindergarten or take a test proving they are ready for first grade.

Alabama House delays voting on bill that would ban drivers from using a handheld cellphone

April 5, 2023

Alabama House delays voting on bill that would ban drivers from using a handheld cellphone

The Alabama House of Representatives delayed voting on a bill that would ban drivers from using a handheld cellphone to discourage distracted driving.

Army recovers flight data recorders in Black Hawk helicopter crash, posthumously promotes 3 victims

April 5, 2023

Army recovers flight data recorders in Black Hawk helicopter crash, posthumously promotes 3 victims

An Army team tasked with investigating a deadly Black Hawk helicopter crash near Fort Campbell in Kentucky in late March have recovered the black boxes onboard the aircraft.