Escaped Alabama murder suspect, guard 'extremely dangerous,' U.S. attorney general warns
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday that an escaped murder suspect and jail officer who aided him are “regarded as extremely dangerous” and the U.S. Marshals Service has taken over leading the search.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday that an escaped murder suspect and jail officer who aided him are “regarded as extremely dangerous” and the U.S. Marshals Service has taken over leading the search.
Warrant issued for Alabama corrections officer who went missing with inmate
The Alabama corrections officer and inmate haven't been seen since Friday morning -- and authorities now believe the officer may have helped the inmate escape.
The Alabama corrections officer and inmate haven't been seen since Friday morning -- and authorities now believe the officer may have helped the inmate escape.
Alabama man sues Kraft Heinz, claims lack of lemonade in powder drink mix
DeMarcus Rodgers said he had to purchase additional canisters in order to properly make the drink.
DeMarcus Rodgers said he had to purchase additional canisters in order to properly make the drink.
Suspected drug dealer offers monthly payments in lieu of jail time, authorities decline
Alabama authorities said the 33-year-old offered them $3,700 and monthly payments to avoid a drug-related arrest.
Alabama authorities said the 33-year-old offered them $3,700 and monthly payments to avoid a drug-related arrest.
Alabama creates nation's 1st elder abuse registry
The law was named for Shirley Holcombe, who died in 2018 after becoming a victim of forgery by a caretaker, after a campaign by daughter Jo Holcombe.
The law was named for Shirley Holcombe, who died in 2018 after becoming a victim of forgery by a caretaker, after a campaign by daughter Jo Holcombe.
Goats break into Alabama church
Deputies in Alabama said those responsible for a break-in at a church this week were some real animals.
Deputies in Alabama said those responsible for a break-in at a church this week were some real animals.
Alabama man pleads guilty to 'seditious conspiracy' in Jan. 6 riot
The sentencing guideline range for Joshua A. James, who also pleaded guilty to a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding, was estimated to be 7¼ to nine years in prison.
The sentencing guideline range for Joshua A. James, who also pleaded guilty to a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding, was estimated to be 7¼ to nine years in prison.
Alabama kidnapper recently sentenced to 17 years in prison on the run after accidental release
Authorities in Alabama are on the hunt for an inmate who had recently been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for kidnapping. But instead of being held for a transfer, he was accidentally released and is now on the run.
Authorities in Alabama are on the hunt for an inmate who had recently been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for kidnapping. But instead of being held for a transfer, he was accidentally released and is now on the run.
FedEx driver dumped packages in Alabama ravine at least six times in 'debacle,' authorities say
No charges against the driver or a suspected motive have been announced.
No charges against the driver or a suspected motive have been announced.
Woman accused of shoplifting sues Walmart after arrest, gets $2.1 million awarded in damages
An Alabama woman who says she was falsely arrested for shoplifting at a Walmart and then threatened by the company after her case was dismissed has been awarded $2.1 million in damages.
An Alabama woman who says she was falsely arrested for shoplifting at a Walmart and then threatened by the company after her case was dismissed has been awarded $2.1 million in damages.
Hundreds of FedEx packages found dumped in Alabama woods, sheriff's office says
An estimated 300 to 400 packages of various sizes were found in a ravine near the small town of Hayden on Wednesday, the Blount County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
An estimated 300 to 400 packages of various sizes were found in a ravine near the small town of Hayden on Wednesday, the Blount County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
Army dad dresses as referee, surprises son at football game
Ninth-grader Fred Grooms of Alabama was introduced to a group of referees before a football game, soon realizing one of them was his father, who is in the U.S. Army.
Ninth-grader Fred Grooms of Alabama was introduced to a group of referees before a football game, soon realizing one of them was his father, who is in the U.S. Army.
Boy, 13, playing with iPad killed by bullet fired outside his home
An Alabama teenager sitting in his room died Friday evening after shots were fired outside of his home, police said.
An Alabama teenager sitting in his room died Friday evening after shots were fired outside of his home, police said.
Alabama flash flooding kills 4, swamps roadways, officials say
The deaths of four people were blamed on Alabama flooding, officials said. Flash flood warnings and watches were issued Thursday for much of the state.
The deaths of four people were blamed on Alabama flooding, officials said. Flash flood warnings and watches were issued Thursday for much of the state.
Alabama ICU patients outnumber available beds, hospital association says
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.
Doctor says he won’t see unvaccinated patients, reports say
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
Alabama runs out of ICU beds as southern states slammed with COVID-19 cases
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
Beloved Alabama police officer, decorated Army veteran dies suddenly from COVID-19
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
Alabama governor on COVID-19: 'It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated'
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
‘It’s too late’: Doctor says her COVID-19 patients beg for vaccines before death
An Alabama doctor shared on Facebook the heart-wrenching final moments of COVID-19 patients who begged for a vaccine before their death.
An Alabama doctor shared on Facebook the heart-wrenching final moments of COVID-19 patients who begged for a vaccine before their death.