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US lawmakers pushing harsher fentanyl penalties as deadliest overdose crisis in country's history continues

March 20, 2023

US lawmakers pushing harsher fentanyl penalties as deadliest overdose crisis in country's history continues

The United States is facing the deadliest overdose crisis in the history of the country. Lawmakers are pushing for harsher penalties for fentanyl possession to combat the crisis.

American company outraged after Mexican military, police seized Caribbean facility: 'This is insane'

March 19, 2023

American company outraged after Mexican military, police seized Caribbean facility: 'This is insane'

The apparent seizure of an American company's operations in Mexico by the country's military and local police has sparked outrage on Capitol Hill and by the company's top executive.

Alabama prison plan will continue despite $300M cost jump

March 17, 2023

Alabama prison plan will continue despite $300M cost jump

Alabama lawmakers planning to build two super-sized prisons will continue with the project, despite a cost increase of $300M. The estimated cost of the first prison is nearly $1 billion.

Alabama prison cost estimate jumps by additional $300 million

March 16, 2023

Alabama prison cost estimate jumps by additional $300 million

The cost estimate of a new 4,000-inmate Alabama prison increased to nearly $1 billion, $300 million more than what was previously authorized.

Alabama prison system raises officer pay to recruit staff

March 15, 2023

Alabama prison system raises officer pay to recruit staff

The Alabama prison system is raising officer pay in order to recruit staff. The state's Department of Corrections is trying to address an ongoing staff shortage.

Alabama police suspect man of fatally shooting 4 people in 2 different counties

March 15, 2023

Alabama police suspect man of fatally shooting 4 people in 2 different counties

Alabama police suspect a man of fatally shooting four people on Monday. Investigators said he shot two people in Birmingham then traveled to St. Clair County and shot two more.

Alabama House approves $1 billion plan for pandemic funds

March 14, 2023

Alabama House approves $1 billion plan for pandemic funds

The Alabama House has approved a $1 billion plan for pandemic relief funds. The proposed plan would aid infrastructure projects, health care reimbursements, and broadband expansion.

530K Alabama children eligible for summer food benefits

March 14, 2023

530K Alabama children eligible for summer food benefits

About 530,000 Alabama children who get free or reduced priced school meals are now eligible for the Summer Pandemic EBT program. The benefits are expected to begin in mid-to-late summer.

Alabama 2-year-old boy critically injured by hit-and-run driver

March 14, 2023

Alabama 2-year-old boy critically injured by hit-and-run driver

An Alabama 2-year-old boy was critically injured Sunday night by a hit-and-run driver. The driver hit the boy on a residential street and fled the scene before police officers arrived.

Former Alabama police officer indicted for reckless murder of pedestrian

March 13, 2023

Former Alabama police officer indicted for reckless murder of pedestrian

A former Alabama police officer has been indicted for reckless murder in connection with the death of a pedestrian. The ex-officer was driving a police car when the incident occurred.