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January 19, 2023

EPA will aid in extinguishing ongoing underground landfill fire in Alabama

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will aid in extinguishing the ongoing landfill fire in Alabama. The EPA will properly put out the fire in the safest and fastest way possible.

January 19, 2023

Alabama Supreme Court opens window to carry out death sentences after string of troubled executions

The Supreme Court of Alabama ruled in favor of extending the time needed to carry out death sentences after a trio of troubled executions in the state since July 2022.

January 17, 2023

Underground fire at Alabama landfill continues to pollute air 50 days after blaze

An underground fire in an Alabama landfill is continuing to pollute the air more than 50 days after the blaze. The air quality monitors surrounding the landfill are detecting pollution.

January 17, 2023

Alabama officials investigate burned body found in torched pickup truck

Alabama officials are investigating a burned body they found on a dirt road. Although a forensic identification is still pending, officers believe the remains belong to Richard Gilpin

January 17, 2023

'I AM 100 OUT OF 100': Meet Alabama’s new senator, Katie Britt

Alabama Sen. Katie Britt, a Republican, described her position in the U.S. Senate during a trip to the southern border days after being sworn into office.

January 16, 2023

Ex-Alabama basketball player Darius Miles allegedly killed woman 'because she wouldn't talk to him,' mom says

The mother of the victim in a fatal shooting allegedly involving former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and another man broke her silence on social media.

January 16, 2023

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey sworn in for 2nd full term

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has been sworn in for her second full term on Monday. The GOP governor won office in 2017 when former Gov. Robert Bentley resigned.

January 16, 2023

Darius Miles, ex-Alabama basketball player charged with capital murder, 'maintains his innocence,' lawyers say

The lawyers for Darius Miles, a former Alabama men's basketball player charged with capital murder, released a statement on behalf of their client

January 16, 2023

Alabama school resource officer jumps into action to save choking baby at basketball game

Alabama school resource officer Jonathon Bearden sprang into action to save a choking baby at a basketball game, earning him praise from colleagues and his community.

January 15, 2023

Justice Department sees first acquittal of Jan. 6 rioter found not guilty on obstruction charge

A Jan. 6 rioter shot in the face by a police projectile at the Capitol who said his goal was to praise "the name of Jesus on the Senate floor" was acquitted of obstruction of justice.