Escaped Alabama murder suspect, guard 'extremely dangerous,' U.S. attorney general warns

Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday that an escaped murder suspect and jail officer who aided him are “regarded as extremely dangerous” and the U.S. Marshals Service has taken over leading the search.

Alabama corrections officer had escape 'methodically' planned, body language expert says

Vicky White allegedly walked out of the Lauderdale County Detention Center last week "with no care in the world" as accused killer Casey Cole White followed her into her marked police vehicle.

Warrant issued for Alabama corrections officer who went missing with inmate

The Alabama corrections officer and inmate haven't been seen since Friday morning -- and authorities now believe the officer may have helped the inmate escape.

$10K reward offered for capture of murder suspect, missing Alabama officer

Vicki White, a 25-year veteran of the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, disappeared Friday after leaving the jail with inmate Casey White, who's awaiting trial on capital murder charges.

Alabama prison official, capital murder suspect missing after inmate escort

A prison official and an inmate accused of capital murder are missing in Alabama after the inmate failed to show up for a hearing at the courthouse.

Arby’s manager arrested after allegedly throwing hot grease on customer

An Alabama fast-food worker who allegedly threw hot grease on a customer during a dispute over service in the drive-thru line, causing severe burns, was charged with assault on April 23, police said.

Alabama man arrested in 1988 killing of 11-year-old girl

An Alabama man has been arrested in connection with the 1988 killing of an 11-year-old girl found stabbed to death in a Massachusetts railyard.

Alabama sex crimes suspect captured in Arizona, DPS says

A man wanted for sex crimes in Alabama was found on April 13 in Winslow, Arizona, authorities said. He is accused of rape and incest.

Alabama governor signs law banning medication for transgender youth

Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity — a bill critics have dubbed "Don’t Say Gay."

Suspect identified after woman was shot dead in north Phoenix neighborhood

Several police officers have responded to a home near Shea and 38th Street for reports of a shooting. Officials say a woman was found at the scene with extremely critical injuries.

Alabama creates nation's 1st elder abuse registry

The law was named for Shirley Holcombe, who died in 2018 after becoming a victim of forgery by a caretaker, after a campaign by daughter Jo Holcombe.

Goats break into Alabama church

Deputies in Alabama said those responsible for a break-in at a church this week were some real animals.

'He is an angel': FOX photojournalist makes heroic water rescue in Alabama

The heroic actions of an Alabama news photojournalist are bringing some to tears after raging floodwaters swept across parts of the state on Wednesday.

Kamala Harris marking ‘Bloody Sunday’ anniversary in Selma

Thousands are gathering for this year’s reenactment of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing to commemorate “Bloody Sunday,” the day in 1965 when white police attacked Black voting rights marchers.

Alabama man pleads guilty to 'seditious conspiracy' in Jan. 6 riot

The sentencing guideline range for Joshua A. James, who also pleaded guilty to a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding, was estimated to be 7¼ to nine years in prison.