What is King-Lee Day? History of the holiday still celebrated in 2 states

King-Lee Day was created to recognize two famed public figures: one, a civil rights leader and prolific orator and the other, a Confederate general.

Deadly storms rip through portions of Alabama

Tornado-warned storms producing "damaging winds and hail" moved through the Southeast Thursday, causing injuries in parts of Alabama, according to the National Weather Service.

1 killed, 9 injured in New Year’s Eve shooting in Alabama

The shooting occurred near a New Year’s Eve party, and police told reporters the shooter and the person murdered apparently knew each other.

'1 in 133,000' occurrence: Mom, dad, newborn daughter all share same birthday

Cassidy and Dylan Scott recently welcomed their first child, Lennon, who was born at 12:30 a.m. — securing her spot as the third in the family with a December 18th birthday.

Widow sues FedEx, claims faulty tires caused fiery crash that killed husband

Court documents said the FedEx truck driver was en route on Interstate 10 in Alabama when the left front tire tread separated and caused a “catastrophic failure.”

Man sentenced to prison after faking his own death to avoid sex abuse charges

In June, a Mississippi jury convicted him of sexual battery and child abuse charges. Scott's accuser testified Scott sexually assaulted her in 2016 and 2017.

Alabama seeking pause on executions after 3rd failed lethal injection

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is seeking a pause in executions and ordering a “top-to-bottom” review of the state’s capital punishment system after an unprecedented third failed lethal injection.

Alabama calls off man’s execution after difficulties inserting IV

Kenneth Eugene Smith’s execution was called off late Thursday after prison staff tried for about an hour to get the two required intravenous lines connected to him.

Mom calls for changes after video appears to show girl not properly secured in state fair ride

The 9-year-old Alabama girl can be heard screaming on video after she realized she wasn’t fully buckled in. Now, her mother fears that “additional training” for ride operators is not enough.