Carlee Russell apologizes for faking her own kidnapping: 'I made a grave mistake'
Carlee Russell, the Alabama woman who lied to police and faked her own disappearance, pleaded guilty this week to misdemeanor crimes and apologized to the court.
Alabama's IVF ruling could send wave of patients to Bay Area
For decades, in vitro fertilization has allowed couples suffering with conception issues, to achieve pregnancy. But recently, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos awaiting implantation in a woman’s uterus, have the same legal protections as children.
Alabama wants to carry out second nitrogen gas execution
The United Nations calls the method "untested." What you need to know about nitrogen hypoxia.
Visiting pastor halts sermon to save woman choking on peppermint
Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.
Alabama Supreme Court: Frozen embryos are 'children' under state law
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Officer arrested for allegedly making 'swatting' calls to another department: 'He thought it was funny'
Christopher Eugene Sanspree Jr., a 23-year-old officer from the Montgomery Police Department, faces six misdemeanor charges for allegedly placing false emergency calls, a practice known as "swatting."
200-foot radio tower stolen in Alabama: 'I thought I had seen it all'
A radio tower stolen in Alabama has investigators scratching their heads: "I thought I had seen it all."
Alabama man shook violently on gurney during first-ever nitrogen gas execution
A man put to death using nitrogen gas shook and convulsed on the gurney as Alabama carried out the first-of-its-kind execution that once again placed the United States at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.
Alabama executes inmate with nitrogen gas, the first time the new method has been used
Alabama has executed a man with nitrogen gas, putting him to death with a first-of-its-kind method that once again put the U.S. at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.
Police: Woman scared of bad weather makes false burglary call for cops to respond
In Alabama, Kelley Ginibera, 39, is facing charges for allegedly falsely reporting a burglary to the Dothan police on January 9. Responding to her call, officers found no burglary in progress but discovered that Ginibera had made the report out of fear of bad weather.
Michigan secures a spot in the national title game with a 27-20 victory over Alabama
Blake Corum rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on the second snap of overtime, and top-seeded Michigan advanced to its first College Football Playoff championship game with a 27-20 victory over fourth-seeded Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Monday.
Police shoot and kill man featured in 'S-Town' podcast during standoff, authorities say
A man featured in the hit podcast “S-Town" that chronicled events in a rural Alabama community was shot and killed by police during a weekend standoff in the town, authorities said Monday.
Alabama 5-year-old girl dies after being found in home’s laundry hamper: 'Precious and smart'
A five-year-old in Alabama was found dead in a laundry hamper, with those close to her describing her as a "precious, smart and inquisitive child," police said.
Alabama riverboat co-captain accused of assault months after brawl caught on video
A Black riverboat co-captain at the center of an Alabama riverfront brawl that drew national attention has been accused of misdemeanor assault in the melee by one of the white boaters in the fight.
Alabama judge finds Carlee Russell guilty of abduction 'hoax'
An Alabama judge has found Carlee Russell, the woman who allegedly faked her own abduction in July, guilty of two misdemeanor charges.
Convicted hitman objects to being execution 'guinea pig' after lethal injection failure
An Alabama death row inmate who beat a minister's wife to death for a $1,000 payout and survived lethal injection last year is fighting the state's decision to kill him with nitrogen hypoxia.
High School band director in Alabama tasered after refusing to stop performance, police say
Bodycam footage, released by police, shows the band director arguing with police and telling them to “get out of my face,” before being restrained and tasered.
Alabama boat fight: Folding chair suspect becomes 5th person charged
The Alabama boat brawl spawned a multitude of memes, jokes, parodies, reenactments and even T-shirts. Five people are now facing charges, including the man allegedly seen wielding the infamous folding chair.
Two remaining suspects in massive brawl on Montgomery, Alabama boat dock in custody
Three men are charged with third-degree assault after the weekend brawl at Montgomery's Riverfront Park
Brawl at Montgomery, Alabama riverfront dock caught on video
A massive brawl broke out on a riverfront dock in Montgomery, Alabama, on Saturday evening over what appeared to be the docking of a pontoon boat, and the city’s mayor says several "reckless" individuals were detained.