Gov. Robert Bentley is spending the weekend trying to round up legislative support for his proposal to delay Alabama's new private school tax credits for two years.
Gov. Robert Bentley is spending the weekend trying to round up legislative support for his proposal to delay Alabama's new private school tax credits for two years.
Authorities say a man shot in the groin at an Alabama hunting camp may have been mistaken for wild game. The Tuscaloosa County sheriff's homicide unit is investigating the shooting early Saturday, which sent a...
The body of a drowned fisherman has been found in the Escatawpa River.
The body of a drowned fisherman has been found in the Escatawpa River.
No tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game so the jackpot rolled over to $550,000, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
No tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game so the jackpot rolled over to $550,000, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $58,228.92 each, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $58,228.92 each, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
Authorities say a man shot in the groin at an Alabama hunting camp may have been mistaken for wild game.
Authorities say a man shot in the groin at an Alabama hunting camp may have been mistaken for wild game.
An Alabama judge has overturned a Troy man's two rape convictions and ordered a new trial, saying prosecutors failed to share evidence relevant to the man's defense.
An Alabama judge has overturned a Troy man's two rape convictions and ordered a new trial, saying prosecutors failed to share evidence relevant to the man's defense.
Forecasters say flash flooding across roads is being reported in eastern Alabama and more could occur as showers and thunderstorms move into the central areas of the state.
Forecasters say flash flooding across roads is being reported in eastern Alabama and more could occur as showers and thunderstorms move into the central areas of the state.
Forecasters say flash flooding across roads is being reported in eastern Alabama and more could occur as showers and thunderstorms move into the central areas of the state.
Police say a Talladega woman has been charged with manslaughter after a running over a 3-year-old child who fell out of her SUV.
Police say a Talladega woman has been charged with manslaughter after a running over a 3-year-old child who fell out of her SUV.
Nearly a month has passed since the chairman and staff of the Alabama Democratic Party quit and started the new Alabama Democratic Majority.
Nearly a month has passed since the chairman and staff of the Alabama Democratic Party quit and started the new Alabama Democratic Majority.
Hundreds of athletes are converging on Alabama's largest state park for a major competition this weekend.
Hundreds of athletes are converging on Alabama's largest state park for a major competition this weekend.
Police in Birmingham have shut down a recording studio and removed 33 machines they say were being used for illegal gambling.
Police in Birmingham have shut down a recording studio and removed 33 machines they say were being used for illegal gambling.
The Alabama Supreme Court has reinstated a $3.2 million malpractice verdict awarded to the estate of a Montgomery woman who died in 2005 after being treated at the Baptist East Emergency Room in Montgomery.
The Alabama Supreme Court has reinstated a $3.2 million malpractice verdict awarded to the estate of a Montgomery woman who died in 2005 after being treated at the Baptist East Emergency Room in Montgomery.
An unconfirmed tornado has knocked down trees, flipped Dumpsters and damaged the roof of the nearby WalMart in Athens.
An unconfirmed tornado has knocked down trees, flipped Dumpsters and damaged the roof of the nearby WalMart in Athens.
Authorities in eastern Alabama are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Etowah County Detention Center.
Authorities in eastern Alabama are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Etowah County Detention Center.
A woman has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for bilking Gulf Coast residents by posing as a federal safety official after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
A woman has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for bilking Gulf Coast residents by posing as a federal safety official after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Alabama's Republican governor isn't getting support from key Republicans or Democrats for his proposal to delay private school tax credits for two years.
Alabama's Republican governor isn't getting support from key Republicans or Democrats for his proposal to delay private school tax credits for two years.
A federal judge has agreed to postpone the trial of a former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
A federal judge has agreed to postpone the trial of a former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
By BILL BARROW Associated Press A key House Republican says lawmakers have more work to do before settling on final changes to Alabama campaign finance laws.
By BILL BARROW Associated Press A key House Republican says lawmakers have more work to do before settling on final changes to Alabama campaign finance laws.
A fight between a mayor and a fire chief has left a southwest Alabama town in disarray.
A fight between a mayor and a fire chief has left a southwest Alabama town in disarray.
Alabama's unemployment rate has dipped to 6.9 percent.
Alabama's unemployment rate has dipped to 6.9 percent.
A 12,000-metric ton floating dry dock has arrived at VT Halter Marine's south yard in Pascagoula, Miss.
A 12,000-metric ton floating dry dock has arrived at VT Halter Marine's south yard in Pascagoula, Miss.
Authorities say they're searching for a body after a man fell into water while fishing with friends.
Authorities say they're searching for a body after a man fell into water while fishing with friends.
A north Alabama man will remain in jail while charged in the death of his 3-month-old son.
A north Alabama man will remain in jail while charged in the death of his 3-month-old son.
Sheriff's officials in Etowah County are searching for an inmate after they say he escaped from the county detention center.
Sheriff's officials in Etowah County are searching for an inmate after they say he escaped from the county detention center.
It's a big weekend for live music on the Alabama coast.
It's a big weekend for live music on the Alabama coast.
Lexi Thompson birdied four of her last five holes for a 7-under 65 and a share of the first-round lead Thursday with Eun-Hee Ji in the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic. The 18-year-old Thompson, second last year behind Stacy Lewis,...
The Sierra Club has asked the Mississippi Supreme Court to order the Public Service Commission to again reconsider its approval of the coal-fired power plant Mississippi Power Co. is building in Kemper County.
The Sierra Club has asked the Mississippi Supreme Court to order the Public Service Commission to again reconsider its approval of the coal-fired power plant Mississippi Power Co. is building in Kemper County.
A paralegal accused of stealing about $396,000 from a lawyer and his clients has been sentenced to 40 months in prison.
A paralegal accused of stealing about $396,000 from a lawyer and his clients has been sentenced to 40 months in prison.
A woman accused of firing a gun at a middle school campus while her daughter fought another girl has been arrested.
A woman accused of firing a gun at a middle school campus while her daughter fought another girl has been arrested.
A retired computer administrator for the Alabama court system has pleaded guilty to stealing court system computer code from the county court records database.
A retired computer administrator for the Alabama court system has pleaded guilty to stealing court system computer code from the county court records database.
The architect of Alabama's new private school tax credits intends to block the governor's proposal to delay the tax breaks for two years.
The architect of Alabama's new private school tax credits intends to block the governor's proposal to delay the tax breaks for two years.
A Colbert County judge has sentenced a man to life in prison in a woman's strangulation death.
A Colbert County judge has sentenced a man to life in prison in a woman's strangulation death.
Authorities have arrested a fugitive from Indiana who is charged with kidnapping a woman and her child.
Authorities have arrested a fugitive from Indiana who is charged with kidnapping a woman and her child.
Prosecutors are opposing a bid by a shooting suspect to visit the Auburn apartment complex where three people were shot to death last year.
Prosecutors are opposing a bid by a shooting suspect to visit the Auburn apartment complex where three people were shot to death last year.
By RAY HENRY Associated Press Federal officials are approaching the end of an in-depth inspection at a nuclear plant in Alabama.
By RAY HENRY Associated Press Federal officials are approaching the end of an in-depth inspection at a nuclear plant in Alabama.
Students at a Shelby County high school weren't able to attend classes as normal after vandals struck the building overnight.
Students at a Shelby County high school weren't able to attend classes as normal after vandals struck the building overnight.
Authorities say four people - including a toddler - have died and four others were injured in a crash south of Tuscaloosa.
Authorities say four people - including a toddler - have died and four others were injured in a crash south of Tuscaloosa.
Four people are dead following a one-car wreck in west Alabama.
Four people are dead following a one-car wreck in west Alabama.
Authorities say a small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on an Alabama highway in the Clanton area.
Authorities say a small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on an Alabama highway in the Clanton area.
School administrators at a southeast Alabama high school have revoked some privileges for students after they held a brief sit-in to protest the dismissal of about a dozen teachers.
School administrators at a southeast Alabama high school have revoked some privileges for students after they held a brief sit-in to protest the dismissal of about a dozen teachers.
Miss America is paying a visit to her hometown in east Alabama.
Miss America is paying a visit to her hometown in east Alabama.
Gov. Robert Bentley says his first impression of the state education and state general fund budgets is that they are basically fine.
Gov. Robert Bentley says his first impression of the state education and state general fund budgets is that they are basically fine.
The Tennessee Valley Authority will observe its 80th anniversary with a public event Friday in Knoxville.
The Tennessee Valley Authority will observe its 80th anniversary with a public event Friday in Knoxville.
Police say the body of a Sylacauga man has been pulled from Lake Howard.
Police say the body of a Sylacauga man has been pulled from Lake Howard.
Promoters of Sunday's concert in Jacksonville by actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band say that that an anonymous donor has pledged to match proceeds from ticket sales up to $50,000 to raise money for injured...
Promoters of Sunday's concert in Jacksonville by actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band say that that an anonymous donor has pledged to match proceeds from ticket sales up to $50,000 to raise money for injured Marine...
Sen. Lamar Alexander says President Barack Obama's plan to consider selling the Tennessee Valley Authority has already cost hundreds of millions of dollars - even if the nation's largest public utility is...
Sen. Lamar Alexander says President Barack Obama's plan to consider selling the Tennessee Valley Authority has already cost hundreds of millions of dollars - even if the nation's largest public utility is never sold.
Authorities have identified a Decatur couple who died in a crash with a dump truck in Leighton.
Authorities have identified a Decatur couple who died in a crash with a dump truck in Leighton.
Ingalls Shipbuilding will hold a keel authentication Friday in Pascagoula for its fifth U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter James (WMSL 754).
Ingalls Shipbuilding will hold a keel authentication Friday in Pascagoula for its fifth U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter James (WMSL 754).
A woman accused of flinging a puppy from a third-floor balcony in 2012 has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty.
A woman accused of flinging a puppy from a third-floor balcony in 2012 has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty.
A former Birmingham tax preparer has been sentenced to three years in prison for helping clients file fraudulent tax returns.
A former Birmingham tax preparer has been sentenced to three years in prison for helping clients file fraudulent tax returns.
Gov. Robert Bentley wants the Legislature to delay Alabama's private school tax credits for two years.
Gov. Robert Bentley wants the Legislature to delay Alabama's private school tax credits for two years.
A water plan passed by the U.S. Senate will not limit Georgia's water use from two federal reservoirs, a restriction sought by lawmakers in Alabama and Florida.
A water plan passed by the U.S. Senate will not limit Georgia's water use from two federal reservoirs, a restriction sought by lawmakers in Alabama and Florida.
A federal judge has set trials in June and July for two former state prison employees accused in the beating death of an inmate.
A federal judge has set trials in June and July for two former state prison employees accused in the beating death of an inmate.
The chancellor of Alabama's community colleges system says officials are reviewing the issues surrounding a recent vote of "no confidence" in Gadsden State Community College President Raymond Staats.
The chancellor of Alabama's community colleges system says officials are reviewing the issues surrounding a recent vote of "no confidence" in Gadsden State Community College President Raymond Staats.
Another employee has been fired after authorities say a secret video captured a worker taking an apparent payment in exchange for faster service in the tag office in Jefferson County.
Another employee has been fired after authorities say a secret video captured a worker taking an apparent payment in exchange for faster service in the tag office in Jefferson County.
Sheriff's officials say they plan an autopsy on the body of a NASCAR fan was reported missing from a campground outside the Talladega Superspeedway, but they do not suspect foul play.
Sheriff's officials say they plan an autopsy on the body of a NASCAR fan was reported missing from a campground outside the Talladega Superspeedway, but they do not suspect foul play.
The Alabama Tourism Department's barbecue sauce championship will be decided Saturday in Birmingham.
The Alabama Tourism Department's barbecue sauce championship will be decided Saturday in Birmingham.
Chilton County commissioners and the Clanton hospital board met Tuesday to explore funding methods for a new hospital.
Chilton County commissioners and the Clanton hospital board met Tuesday to explore funding methods for a new hospital.
Birmingham's FBI office and the Civil Rights Institute will examine violations of the nation's civil rights laws at its annual public conference on civil rights and law enforcement.
Birmingham's FBI office and the Civil Rights Institute will examine violations of the nation's civil rights laws at its annual public conference on civil rights and law enforcement.
Nearly 1,000 athletes with intellectual and functional disabilities and about 350 coaches and chaperons will be in Troy on May 17-19 for the Special Olympics Alabama State Games.
Nearly 1,000 athletes with intellectual and functional disabilities and about 350 coaches and chaperons will be in Troy on May 17-19 for the Special Olympics Alabama State Games.
A Montgomery man has pleaded guilty to luring five women to vacant apartments and raping them in 2012.
A Montgomery man has pleaded guilty to luring five women to vacant apartments and raping them in 2012.
Authorities in Talladega County say a body has been recovered near the Talladega Superspeedway.
Authorities in Talladega County say a body has been recovered near the Talladega Superspeedway.
An Alabama tea party group says it gave up its bid for tax-exempt status amid what seemed like delays and unusual scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service.
An Alabama tea party group says it gave up its bid for tax-exempt status amid what seemed like delays and unusual scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service.
A former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has urged a federal judge to sanction Justice Department prosecutors for...
A former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has urged a federal judge to sanction Justice Department prosecutors for allegedly...
One of the most popular fish in the Gulf of Mexico are the biggest and most plentiful in years, but the federal recreational season for red snapper keeps getting shorter. Governors of four Gulf Coast states want...
One of the most popular fish in the Gulf of Mexico are the biggest and most plentiful in years, but the federal recreational season for red snapper keeps getting shorter. Governors of four Gulf Coast states want management...
The CEO of Hancock Holding Co., the parent company of Whitney Bank, says up to 45 branches will be closed within its five-state area by the end of the year.
The CEO of Hancock Holding Co., the parent company of Whitney Bank, says up to 45 branches will be closed within its five-state area by the end of the year.
A Tuscaloosa County judge is ordering the University of Alabama's counseling center to turn over records sought by the daughter of Alabama football coach Nick Saban in a lawsuit.
A Tuscaloosa County judge is ordering the University of Alabama's counseling center to turn over records sought by the daughter of Alabama football coach Nick Saban in a lawsuit.
Tuscaloosa police, working with U.S. marshals and city code officials, say they found 22 sex offenders to be violating conditions of their release.
Tuscaloosa police, working with U.S. marshals and city code officials, say they found 22 sex offenders to be violating conditions of their release.
Five of the half-dozen remaining defendants in a 2011 shooting at a crowded gathering in Montgomery's Oak Park have pleaded guilty.
Five of the half-dozen remaining defendants in a 2011 shooting at a crowded gathering in Montgomery's Oak Park have pleaded guilty.
An Alabama man now holds a world record for fishing.
An Alabama man now holds a world record for fishing.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is offering retirement incentives to employees of some of its coal-fired power plants.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is offering retirement incentives to employees of some of its coal-fired power plants.
Valley police are seeking help from the public as they investigate the sexual assault of a 91-year-old woman in her home.
Valley police are seeking help from the public as they investigate the sexual assault of a 91-year-old woman in her home.
Crews are making final preparations to demolish one of the oldest buildings on the University of Alabama campus to make way for a new outdoor plaza.
Crews are making final preparations to demolish one of the oldest buildings on the University of Alabama campus to make way for a new outdoor plaza.
Improvements to Alabama's beachfront Gulf State Park are getting closer to becoming reality.
Improvements to Alabama's beachfront Gulf State Park are getting closer to becoming reality.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has announced plans for bridge and road improvement projects across the state.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has announced plans for bridge and road improvement projects across the state.
The schools Accountability Act, which will give tuition grants for students to transfer from failing schools, may not be in its final form.
The schools Accountability Act, which will give tuition grants for students to transfer from failing schools, may not be in its final form.
Authorities are looking for a would-be robber who was foiled by an armed pharmacist in north Alabama.
Authorities are looking for a would-be robber who was foiled by an armed pharmacist in north Alabama.
Attorneys representing former state Sen. Lowell Barron are asking to seal all court filings related to his grand jury indictment.
Attorneys representing former state Sen. Lowell Barron are asking to seal all court filings related to his grand jury indictment.
A civil rights leader from east Alabama has died.
A civil rights leader from east Alabama has died.
Authorities are releasing more details about an industrial accident that claimed one worker's life and injured two others in Birmingham.
Authorities are releasing more details about an industrial accident that claimed one worker's life and injured two others in Birmingham.
Residents in south Alabama are trying to determine why fish have been washing up along Mobile Bay for the past few days.
Residents in south Alabama are trying to determine why fish have been washing up along Mobile Bay for the past few days.
Authorities say Auburn University's professional flight degree program will be phased out.
Authorities say Auburn University's professional flight degree program will be phased out.
An automotive supplier is breaking ground on a new plant in southeast Alabama.
An automotive supplier is breaking ground on a new plant in southeast Alabama.
Federal regulators are conducting a major inspection this week at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant near Athens.
Federal regulators are conducting a major inspection this week at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant near Athens.
A new company is being launched in Birmingham to combat computer-based attacks.
A new company is being launched in Birmingham to combat computer-based attacks.
The Chronicle of Higher Education has released its annual ranking of what public college presidents make.
The Chronicle of Higher Education has released its annual ranking of what public college presidents make.
Students at a north Alabama high school are campaigning to change traffic laws after a teenager died in a wreck at what they say is a dangerous intersection.
Students at a north Alabama high school are campaigning to change traffic laws after a teenager died in a wreck at what they say is a dangerous intersection.
The state of Alabama is refusing to repay $94,000 to the U.S. Forest Service.
The state of Alabama is refusing to repay $94,000 to the U.S. Forest Service.
Huntsville police have identified two people who died in an apparent murder-suicide that prompted a police standoff.
Huntsville police have identified two people who died in an apparent murder-suicide that prompted a police standoff.
Authorities say a church video camera led to the arrest of a teenager accused of vandalizing a north Alabama cemetery.
Authorities say a church video camera led to the arrest of a teenager accused of vandalizing a north Alabama cemetery.
The Legislature's last day May 20 looks to be long and hectic even though both state budgets have already passed.
The Legislature's last day May 20 looks to be long and hectic even though both state budgets have already passed.
The University of Alabama is demolishing one of the oldest buildings on campus to make way for a new outdoor plaza.
The University of Alabama is demolishing one of the oldest buildings on campus to make way for a new outdoor plaza.
A water dispute between Alabama, Florida and Georgia over metro Atlanta's water use has spilled into Congress.
A water dispute between Alabama, Florida and Georgia over metro Atlanta's water use has spilled into Congress.
The show went on at a well-known blues spot in metro Birmingham despite attempts by police to pull the plug.
The show went on at a well-known blues spot in metro Birmingham despite attempts by police to pull the plug.
The U.S. Coast Guard says recent fake distress calls to its station in Mobile are wasting time, resources and taxpayer money.
The U.S. Coast Guard says recent fake distress calls to its station in Mobile are wasting time, resources and taxpayer money.
In roughly 75 hours of arguments at the Supreme Court since October, only one African-American lawyer appeared before the justices, and for just over 11 minutes.
In roughly 75 hours of arguments at the Supreme Court since October, only one African-American lawyer appeared before the justices, and for just over 11 minutes.
Alabama Republicans are considering changes to campaign finance laws.
Alabama Republicans are considering changes to campaign finance laws.
Police in Fort Payne say a district attorney's investigator has been charged with drunken driving after a witness saw his car hit a guardrail on Interstate 59.
Police in Fort Payne say a district attorney's investigator has been charged with drunken driving after a witness saw his car hit a guardrail on Interstate 59.
Police have blocked off part of a Huntsville neighborhood where they say a suspect and is barricaded inside a home along with at least one other person.
Police have blocked off part of a Huntsville neighborhood where they say a suspect and is barricaded inside a home along with at least one other person.
A fishing tournament in Tuscaloosa is reeling in donations to benefit special needs children.
A fishing tournament in Tuscaloosa is reeling in donations to benefit special needs children.
The grown son of a coastal Alabama police chief has been jailed on domestic violence charges.
The grown son of a coastal Alabama police chief has been jailed on domestic violence charges.
A former military police officer has been hired as the new police chief for the southeast Alabama town of Newton.
A former military police officer has been hired as the new police chief for the southeast Alabama town of Newton.
An early morning power outage has left about 1,200 people without electricity in south Birmingham.
An early morning power outage has left about 1,200 people without electricity in south Birmingham.
The restoration of the historic Round Island Lighthouse in Pascagoula takes another step Monday with the placing of a lantern gallery atop the structure.
The restoration of the historic Round Island Lighthouse in Pascagoula takes another step Monday with the placing of a lantern gallery atop the structure.
A third woman charged in connection with the kidnapping of a 6-year-old Kemper County girl has been denied bond.
A third woman charged in connection with the kidnapping of a 6-year-old Kemper County girl has been denied bond.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is scheduled to help break ground on a 65,000 square foot manufacturing facility slated to be built in south Alabama.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is scheduled to help break ground on a 65,000 square foot manufacturing facility slated to be built in south Alabama.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is scheduled to speak at the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Alabama Update breakfast.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is scheduled to speak at the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Alabama Update breakfast.
The new state operating budget approved by the Alabama Legislature will mean hiring for one area of government and layoffs for another.
The new state operating budget approved by the Alabama Legislature will mean hiring for one area of government and layoffs for another.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Stephen Richardson and his team have been named as finalists for the 2013 Heyman Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Medal.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Stephen Richardson and his team have been named as finalists for the 2013 Heyman Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Medal.
The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is visiting Alabama's Tuskegee University to open a new agricultural sciences and research facility.
The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is visiting Alabama's Tuskegee University to open a new agricultural sciences and research facility.
Jefferson County Sheriff's officials say a man has been charged with attempted murder for pointing a gun at three deputies.
Jefferson County Sheriff's officials say a man has been charged with attempted murder for pointing a gun at three deputies.
Parents with children already in private school will have to wait to find out if they will qualify for Alabama's new private school tax credits.
Parents with children already in private school will have to wait to find out if they will qualify for Alabama's new private school tax credits.
Authorities say a man accused of stabbing his cousin to death in a New Year's Eve argument over borrowed action movies has been formally charged with murder.
Authorities say a man accused of stabbing his cousin to death in a New Year's Eve argument over borrowed action movies has been formally charged with murder.
An Alabama county hopes to end the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history by the end of this year.
An Alabama county hopes to end the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history by the end of this year.
The sister of a Georgia man last seen in a campground outside Talladega Superspeedway says the search has expanded to another campground near the track after a tip from another race fan.
The sister of a Georgia man last seen in a campground outside Talladega Superspeedway says the search has expanded to another campground near the track after a tip from another race fan.
In a late night session, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a school safety bill that will allow city and county school systems to hire armed school security officers.
In a late night session, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a school safety bill that will allow city and county school systems to hire armed school security officers.
Gov. Robert Bentley is scheduled to be the commencement speaker at Troy University.
Gov. Robert Bentley is scheduled to be the commencement speaker at Troy University.
By BRETT ZONGKER Associated Press Historians and doctors have long debated what medical complications caused the death of legendary Confederate fighter Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, felled by...
By BRETT ZONGKER Associated Press Historians and doctors have long debated what medical complications caused the death of legendary Confederate fighter Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, felled by friendly fire...
The campaign reform bill that passed the Alabama House on Thursday will improve transparency for campaign contributions by corporations, one lawmaker said.
The campaign reform bill that passed the Alabama House on Thursday will improve transparency for campaign contributions by corporations, one lawmaker said.
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Thursday, the 29th meeting day of the regular session:
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Thursday, the 29th meeting day of the regular session:
The Alabama Senate has approved a compromise General Fund budget that increases funding for courts and prisons.
The Alabama Senate has approved a compromise General Fund budget that increases funding for courts and prisons.
Police in Talladega County have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the death of a 2-year-old boy in Oxford.
Police in Talladega County have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the death of a 2-year-old boy in Oxford.
Alabama's governor has signed legislation making home brewing legal.
Alabama's governor has signed legislation making home brewing legal.
Alabama House Republicans passed a bill to remove the executive secretary of the Alabama Education Association from the board that oversees the state pension system for education employees.
Alabama House Republicans passed a bill to remove the executive secretary of the Alabama Education Association from the board that oversees the state pension system for education employees.
An astronomer says his calculations about the exact position of a full moon one night in 1863 would help explain how Confederate Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was felled by friendly fire in the Civil War.
An astronomer says his calculations about the exact position of a full moon one night in 1863 would help explain how Confederate Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was felled by friendly fire in the Civil War.
A third former state trooper has been convicted of using a state credit card to buy gasoline for personal use.
A third former state trooper has been convicted of using a state credit card to buy gasoline for personal use.
The Alabama Legislature has approved a nearly $5.8 billion education budget that will fund a 2 percent pay raise for K-12 employees and give extra money to all levels of education.
The Alabama Legislature has approved a nearly $5.8 billion education budget that will fund a 2 percent pay raise for K-12 employees and give extra money to all levels of education.
The Alabama Senate has approved legislation saying private schools and non-failing public schools don't have to take students transferring from failing public schools.
The Alabama Senate has approved legislation saying private schools and non-failing public schools don't have to take students transferring from failing public schools.
Employees at Gadsden State Community College have entered a vote of no confidence in school President Ray Staats.
Employees at Gadsden State Community College have entered a vote of no confidence in school President Ray Staats.
Authorities in south Alabama are investigating a bomb threat involving government buildings.
Authorities in south Alabama are investigating a bomb threat involving government buildings.
The main gun bill before Alabama lawmakers is headed to a compromise committee of senators and representatives.
The main gun bill before Alabama lawmakers is headed to a compromise committee of senators and representatives.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in a woman's 2012 stabbing death in northern Alabama.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in a woman's 2012 stabbing death in northern Alabama.
The Alabama Legislature has voted to extend two taxes that support the state Medicaid program.
The Alabama Legislature has voted to extend two taxes that support the state Medicaid program.
A woman has been found guilty of child abuse after authorities say a 7-week-old baby drank an alcoholic beverage from a baby bottle.
A woman has been found guilty of child abuse after authorities say a 7-week-old baby drank an alcoholic beverage from a baby bottle.
A federal judge has agreed to postpone the trial of a former BP executive charged with concealing information from Congress about the amount of oil that was leaking from the company's blown-out well in the Gulf...
A federal judge has agreed to postpone the trial of a former BP executive charged with concealing information from Congress about the amount of oil that was leaking from the company's blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico...
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. has asked a judge to void a jury's finding that the company defrauded the government involving a policyholder claim after Hurricane Katrina.
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. has asked a judge to void a jury's finding that the company defrauded the government involving a policyholder claim after Hurricane Katrina.
Searchers looking for a Georgia car racing fan last seen in a campground at Talladega Superspeedway have been using tracking dogs, boats, aircraft, and four-wheelers in an attempt to find him.
Searchers looking for a Georgia car racing fan last seen in a campground at Talladega Superspeedway have been using tracking dogs, boats, aircraft, and four-wheelers in an attempt to find him.
A gunshot rang out in Hobson City on a Monday afternoon in July 2011, the bullet lodging in a wall of the Sable Learning Center, where inside 45 or so kids sat reading books.
A gunshot rang out in Hobson City on a Monday afternoon in July 2011, the bullet lodging in a wall of the Sable Learning Center, where inside 45 or so kids sat reading books.
A Birmingham high school teacher has been named the 2013-2014 Alabama Teacher of the Year.
A Birmingham high school teacher has been named the 2013-2014 Alabama Teacher of the Year.
One of Alabama's best known political scientists is retiring.
One of Alabama's best known political scientists is retiring.
Alabama's prison system is getting dozens of new officers, but officials say it's still badly understaffed.
Alabama's prison system is getting dozens of new officers, but officials say it's still badly understaffed.
The University of Alabama Birmingham has launched a partnership with four community colleges allowing students who earn an associate's degree automatic admission to UAB and a $2,000 per year scholarship.
The University of Alabama Birmingham has launched a partnership with four community colleges allowing students who earn an associate's degree automatic admission to UAB and a $2,000 per year scholarship.
Several thousand home brewers in Alabama are waiting to see if the governor will make their hobby legal.
Several thousand home brewers in Alabama are waiting to see if the governor will make their hobby legal.
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Wednesday, a committee meeting day:
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Wednesday, a committee meeting day:
Bond has been reduced for a man accused of holding a group of girls at gunpoint in a middle school locker room in February.
Bond has been reduced for a man accused of holding a group of girls at gunpoint in a middle school locker room in February.
The spring Tupelo Furniture Market, originally scheduled for mid-February, will now be held Jan. 16-19.
The spring Tupelo Furniture Market, originally scheduled for mid-February, will now be held Jan. 16-19.
Adoptions involving foster children will be streamlined in Alabama under a new law that Gov. Robert Bentley has signed.
Adoptions involving foster children will be streamlined in Alabama under a new law that Gov. Robert Bentley has signed.
A man accused of filing nearly 30 fraudulent tax 2011 tax returns and requesting more than $93,000 in refunds has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.
A man accused of filing nearly 30 fraudulent tax 2011 tax returns and requesting more than $93,000 in refunds has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.
A 10-year-old who died in a south Georgia school bus accident has been identified as Jordyn Doughtie.
A 10-year-old who died in a south Georgia school bus accident has been identified as Jordyn Doughtie.
Police have issued two warrants against a man whose stolen gun was linked to a 4-year-old boy's accidental shooting.
Police have issued two warrants against a man whose stolen gun was linked to a 4-year-old boy's accidental shooting.
Republican lawmakers are pushing a plan that would move up the voter registration deadline before each election.
Republican lawmakers are pushing a plan that would move up the voter registration deadline before each election.
The troubled cruise ship Carnival Triumph is set to leave Alabama bound for additional repairs in the Bahamas.
The troubled cruise ship Carnival Triumph is set to leave Alabama bound for additional repairs in the Bahamas.
University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban is selling his lake-front estate with its three-story lighthouse, custom boat house and stunning views in the north Georgia mountains.
University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban is selling his lake-front estate with its three-story lighthouse, custom boat house and stunning views in the north Georgia mountains.
Officials in Tuscaloosa City Schools are considering a policy to randomly test students for drugs.
Officials in Tuscaloosa City Schools are considering a policy to randomly test students for drugs.
BancorpSouth Inc., the parent of BancorpSouth Bank, is offering a voluntary early retirement package to employees age 60 and over with 10 consecutive years of experience with the company.
BancorpSouth Inc., the parent of BancorpSouth Bank, is offering a voluntary early retirement package to employees age 60 and over with 10 consecutive years of experience with the company.
The state Public Service Commission is starting a review of Alabama Power Co. rates.
The state Public Service Commission is starting a review of Alabama Power Co. rates.
A state panel has reversed its decision to close fall turkey season in Alabama after hearing complaints from hunters.
A state panel has reversed its decision to close fall turkey season in Alabama after hearing complaints from hunters.
Federal prosecutors are asking that a former Coast Guard transportation officer be sentenced to more than eight years in prison for wire fraud taking bribes.
Federal prosecutors are asking that a former Coast Guard transportation officer be sentenced to more than eight years in prison for wire fraud taking bribes.
The Alabama Legislature has voted to legalize home brewing.
The Alabama Legislature has voted to legalize home brewing.
The Alabama Senate worked late Tuesday night to approve an education budget and a 2 percent pay raise for K-12 employees.
The Alabama Senate worked late Tuesday night to approve an education budget and a 2 percent pay raise for K-12 employees.
The Alabama Senate has worked late to approve an education budget that would spend slightly more on schools next year, expand Alabama's pre-kindergarten program, and fund a 2 percent raise for K-12 employees.
The Alabama Senate has worked late to approve an education budget that would spend slightly more on schools next year, expand Alabama's pre-kindergarten program, and fund a 2 percent raise for K-12 employees.
A judge has denied a request for a new trial from an Alabama death row inmate convicted of killing a Mobile police officer.
A judge has denied a request for a new trial from an Alabama death row inmate convicted of killing a Mobile police officer.
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Tuesday, the 28th legislative meeting day:
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Tuesday, the 28th legislative meeting day:
Key senators say proposed changes to Alabama gun laws likely will head to a compromise committee of lawmakers from both chambers.
Key senators say proposed changes to Alabama gun laws likely will head to a compromise committee of lawmakers from both chambers.
An inmate at the federal penitentiary in Atlanta has been sentenced to serve more than seven additional years after a jury convicted him of assaulting the warden.
An inmate at the federal penitentiary in Atlanta has been sentenced to serve more than seven additional years after a jury convicted him of assaulting the warden.
The Alabama Legislature passed a sweeping revision to Medicaid that replaces the way the program delivers and pays for care with regional managed care operators.
The Alabama Legislature passed a sweeping revision to Medicaid that replaces the way the program delivers and pays for care with regional managed care operators.
An Alabama House committee has passed a bill that will allow school systems to hire trained resource officers to provide security in their schools and for the school system to pay for the cost of training and hiring...
An Alabama House committee has passed a bill that will allow school systems to hire trained resource officers to provide security in their schools and for the school system to pay for the cost of training and hiring the...
The chairman of the Senate Finance and Taxation-Education Committee says he will ask the Senate to approve a 2 percent raise for K-12 employees.
The chairman of the Senate Finance and Taxation-Education Committee says he will ask the Senate to approve a 2 percent raise for K-12 employees.
The Alabama Legislature is closer to providing money to repair and rebuild public schools hit by tornadoes in 2011 and 2012.
The Alabama Legislature is closer to providing money to repair and rebuild public schools hit by tornadoes in 2011 and 2012.
The statehouse clock is ticking on a bill to tell the federal government to stay out of gun regulations in Alabama.
The statehouse clock is ticking on a bill to tell the federal government to stay out of gun regulations in Alabama.
An environmental group has filed a petition to intervene in the Tennessee Valley Authority's request to renew the licenses for the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant in Soddy-Daisy.
An environmental group has filed a petition to intervene in the Tennessee Valley Authority's request to renew the licenses for the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant in Soddy-Daisy.
New Mexico State University passed over former University of Alabama President Guy Bailey for its top job.
New Mexico State University passed over former University of Alabama President Guy Bailey for its top job.
Emergency crews in north Alabama have rescued a man who was trapped in his truck for several days.
Emergency crews in north Alabama have rescued a man who was trapped in his truck for several days.
