Remains IDed as missing Alabama woman who texted she was ‘in trouble’

Human remains found buried in a shallow grave in a backyard have been identified as Paighton Houston, an Alabama woman who texted she feared she was “in trouble” before disappearing last month, police said Friday.

Alabama man caught with meth, heroin asks for photo with arresting deputies

An Alabama man who was found to be in possession of meth and heroin during his arrest on Saturday had an unusual request for the arresting officers: to take a photo with them.

Alabama man charged with abusing baby who had 22 broken ribs

A 19-year-old Alabama man was charged with aggravated child abuse after his infant daughter was found with 22 broken ribs, a broken arm and a broken leg.

Christmas Eve murder timeline shows what happened leading up to suspect's death
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Investigators say Al Simon killed his ex-girlfriend, Carolee Taylor on Christmas Eve. Simon was shot and killed by Harris County deputies in a brief confrontation on Saturday in Hermann Park. The Harris County District Attorney's office released details of the case they were building against Simon.

Louisiana: Apparent twister destroys buildings, 1 dead

At least one person was killed Monday as strong storms left a trail of smashed buildings, splintered trees and downed power lines in Louisiana, and forecasters said more states were in the bullseye.

Report: Murdered 3-year-old Alabama girl had been given meth, sedative

The child, known as "Cupcake" to relatives, vanished while outside a birthday party on Oct. 12. Her body was found in a trash bin that had been taken to a landfill.

Sheriff’s deputies form relay across county lines to get disabled veteran to doctor’s appointment 100 miles away

Alabama sheriff’s deputies came across a disabled veteran of the Gulf War who was carrying an oxygen tank while walking to a doctor’s office about 100 miles away and sprung into action, forming a relay across county lines to get the man to his appointment.

Waffle House customers jump behind counter to help lone, late-night employee

A recent late-night experience at a Waffle House location in Birmingham, Alabama left one customer truly humbled after he saw how fellow customers pitched in to support the lone employee on duty when he became overwhelmed.

Police ID suspect in UFC fighter's missing stepdaughter case

Authorities have identified an Alabama man who is wanted in connection with the disappearance of UFC heavyweight Walt Harris's stepdaughter.

UFC president offers $25K for information on fighter’s missing stepdaughter in Alabama

The stepdaughter of a heavyweight Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter has been missing in Alabama for more than a week and a reward of $30,000 has been offered, as authorities suspect foul play in her disappearance.

Federal judge blocks Alabama's tough abortion law

The law would have made the procedure a felony at any stage of pregnancy in almost all cases.

Pair charged with capital murder in 3-year-old's death

Prosecutors on Thursday charged two people with capital murder for the death of a 3-year-old Alabama girl whose body was found in a dumpster after she disappeared from a birthday party.

McKamey Manor: Haunted house requires 40-page waiver, offers patrons $20K if they can handle 10+ hours

Haunted Houses are a staple of spooky season, but one “extreme haunted experience” pushes people to their limits and requires patrons to sign a 40-page waiver, create a safe word and pass a physical exam.

Tropical Storm Nestor forms, threatening US Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Nestor formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, threatening the northern Gulf Coast with rising seawater, high winds and heavy rains.

Search for abducted 3-year-old Alabama girl enters day 5

Police in Birmingham spent day five of the search for abducted 3-year-old Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney searching the housing complex from where she was taken Saturday while attending a birthday party.