Alabama - Page 82

Tornado levels homes in Georgia, 'people trapped' as severe weather piles on region post-Mississippi disaster

March 26, 2023

Tornado levels homes in Georgia, 'people trapped' as severe weather piles on region post-Mississippi disaster

A tornado reportedly leveled homes and several people are trapped in Troup County, Georgia, Sunday around the towns of West Point and LaGrange, as severe weather piles on the region.

Mississippi tornado given EF-4 rating, tore deadly 59-mile path of destruction, weather officials say

March 26, 2023

Mississippi tornado given EF-4 rating, tore deadly 59-mile path of destruction, weather officials say

The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi, on Sunday released preliminary statistics on a deadly tornado that ripped through several towns on its hour-long path.

Alabama lawmakers vote to rein in use of good behavior incentives

March 23, 2023

Alabama lawmakers vote to rein in use of good behavior incentives

Lawmakers in Alabama voted to rein in the use of good behavior incentives to shorten prison stays. Inmates who commit offenses while in prison would be disqualified from early release.

Sen. Tuberville vows to continue hold on Biden defense nominees over 'illegal' Pentagon abortion funding

March 23, 2023

Sen. Tuberville vows to continue hold on Biden defense nominees over 'illegal' Pentagon abortion funding

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., said he would continue holding up President Biden's defense nominees over the Pentagon's "illegal" abortion funding policy.

Pressure builds on Mexican government following military's seizure of US company's property: 'Unacceptable'

March 22, 2023

Pressure builds on Mexican government following military's seizure of US company's property: 'Unacceptable'

The Mexican government is facing increasing pressure from a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers to withdraw its military from an Alabama-based company's property in the country.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey proposes one-time tax rebates, teacher pay raises

March 22, 2023

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey proposes one-time tax rebates, teacher pay raises

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey proposed one-time tax rebates and teacher pay raises in her proposed budgets to lawmakers. She submitted the proposed spending plans to begin Oct. 1.

Biden admin concerned about Mexican military seizure of American company's property, warns of trade impacts

March 21, 2023

Biden admin concerned about Mexican military seizure of American company's property, warns of trade impacts

A State Department spokesperson said they are concerned over the seizure of an American company's property in Mexico by the military and warned of the impacts it could have on trade.

Train that derailed in Alabama lacked alignment control couplers, according to federal investigators

March 21, 2023

Train that derailed in Alabama lacked alignment control couplers, according to federal investigators

According to federal investigators, the train that derailed in Alabama needed required alignment control couplers. No one was injured in the derailment.

Alabama mother charged in fatal stabbing of 8-year-old son

March 20, 2023

Alabama mother charged in fatal stabbing of 8-year-old son

An Alabama woman has been charged for the killing of her eight-year-old son. The police discovered the boy Thursday morning with a knife protruding from his chest.

Alabama man accused of shooting, killing parents during argument

March 20, 2023

Alabama man accused of shooting, killing parents during argument

An Alabama man is facing two counts of murder, accused of killing his parents during an argument. Sheriff's deputies say he admitted to the crime to witnesses.