Move to rename 'Bloody Sunday' bridge has critics in Selma
Today, with thousands protesting nationwide against racial injustice, a years-old push is gaining steam to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge in honor of Rep. John Lewis, who led the 1965 marchers on “Bloody Sunday.” But the idea is drawing opposition in Selma, including from some who marched with Lewis that day.
Today, with thousands protesting nationwide against racial injustice, a years-old push is gaining steam to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge in honor of Rep. John Lewis, who led the 1965 marchers on “Bloody Sunday.” But the idea is drawing opposition in Selma, including from some who marched with Lewis that day.
Alabama students throwing dangerous 'COVID parties,' Tuscaloosa city councilor warns
College students in Alabama who contracted the coronavirus have been attending COVID-19 parties over the past few weeks as part of a game to intentionally infect others, according to a city council member.
College students in Alabama who contracted the coronavirus have been attending COVID-19 parties over the past few weeks as part of a game to intentionally infect others, according to a city council member.
Thomas Blanton, KKK bomber of 16th St Baptist Church, dies in prison
Thomas Edwin Blanton Jr., the last of three one-time Ku Klux Klansmen convicted of a 1963 Alabama church bombing that killed four black girls and was the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement, has died in prison, the governor’s office said Friday. He was 81.
Thomas Edwin Blanton Jr., the last of three one-time Ku Klux Klansmen convicted of a 1963 Alabama church bombing that killed four black girls and was the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement, has died in prison, the governor’s office said Friday. He was 81.
FBI, DOJ investigating noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage area at Talladega
The FBI and Department of Justice are investigating the discovery of a noose found in the Talladega Superspeedway garage stall of Bubba Wallace.
The FBI and Department of Justice are investigating the discovery of a noose found in the Talladega Superspeedway garage stall of Bubba Wallace.
NASCAR: Noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage area at Talladega
NASCAR released a statement Sunday evening confirming that a noose was found in the garage area of the #43 car at Talladega Superspeedway.
NASCAR released a statement Sunday evening confirming that a noose was found in the garage area of the #43 car at Talladega Superspeedway.
Alabama shooting leaves 7 dead, authorities say
A call about a shooting south of Huntsville, Ala., led sheriff’s deputies to the discovery of seven bodies late Thursday, according to reports.
A call about a shooting south of Huntsville, Ala., led sheriff’s deputies to the discovery of seven bodies late Thursday, according to reports.
‘God is a superhero’: Little girl delivers passionate sermon from home amid pandemic
4-year-old Grace delivers a passionate sermon from her Alabama home.
4-year-old Grace delivers a passionate sermon from her Alabama home.
After her senior prom was canceled, Alabama father surprises daughter with 'one dance' at home
A father in Alabama made sure his daughter got to experience her senior prom after the official event was canceled as a result of coronavirus restrictions on Saturday, April 4.
A father in Alabama made sure his daughter got to experience her senior prom after the official event was canceled as a result of coronavirus restrictions on Saturday, April 4.
Former Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson dies in car crash in Alabama
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died in a car crash in Alabama Sunday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died in a car crash in Alabama Sunday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Alabama executes inmate convicted in killing of 3 officers
A man convicted in the 2004 killings of three police officers who were shot by another man was executed Thursday evening in Alabama.
A man convicted in the 2004 killings of three police officers who were shot by another man was executed Thursday evening in Alabama.
Houston voters dealing with issues at the polls
Congressman Al Green won his seat on Super Tuesday, and he talks about some of the problems voters were having.
Congressman Al Green won his seat on Super Tuesday, and he talks about some of the problems voters were having.
Is age just a number?
Actor Al Pacino and his much younger girlfriend just split up, and they had an age gap of 39 years. We've all heard age is just a number, but what do you think?
Actor Al Pacino and his much younger girlfriend just split up, and they had an age gap of 39 years. We've all heard age is just a number, but what do you think?
Former Vice President Al Gore in Houston addressing climate-conscious Texans
There was a time in Texas when discussing global warming was a sure-fire way to lose an election. Now, two out of three Texans believe the climate is changing.
There was a time in Texas when discussing global warming was a sure-fire way to lose an election. Now, two out of three Texans believe the climate is changing.
Alabama cop shows off dance moves at Mardi Gras parade
A cop marching behind a group of dancers in a Mardi Gras parade couldn’t resist but join in the festivities.
A cop marching behind a group of dancers in a Mardi Gras parade couldn’t resist but join in the festivities.
Proposed Alabama bill would require men to get vasectomy at age 50 or after third child
The bill was introduced by State Rep. Rolanda Hollis, D-Birmingham, who said it was in response to last year’s abortion bill in Alabama.
The bill was introduced by State Rep. Rolanda Hollis, D-Birmingham, who said it was in response to last year’s abortion bill in Alabama.
Photo shows stranger kneeling in rain during procession of fallen police officer
During the procession for a fallen Alabama police officer, someone captured a photo of a man kneeling in the pouring rain to pray as police vehicles drove by.
During the procession for a fallen Alabama police officer, someone captured a photo of a man kneeling in the pouring rain to pray as police vehicles drove by.
Children removed from Alabama home after allegedly being locked in cages, authorities say
Investigators learned the children had been locked in the cages on "multiple occasions," according to authorities.
Investigators learned the children had been locked in the cages on "multiple occasions," according to authorities.
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.
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.
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.
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.