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Alabama teen headed to the Air Force donates hair to kids battling cancer
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
Four Alabama officers hurt after argument over dog ends in deadly shooting
Authorities said the shooting happened after an altercation with another man over a dog.
Ala. dad charged in baby’s death hours after public plea for missing son’s return
Roughly two hours after pleading with the public for help finding the missing newborn, authorities arrested Caleb Michael Whisnand Sr. for the child’s death.
Suspect arrested in killing of Yale grad student
A fugitive wanted in the killing of a Yale graduate student in Connecticut in February was arrested Friday in Alabama, U.S. marshals said.
Shelter searching for people who abandoned dog with chain embedded in neck
The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter shared video showing two people abandoning a dog with a chain embedded in her neck outside of the shelter. (Warning, graphic photos in this story may be distressing.)
Team draws 13 walks in single inning
The Double-A Biloxi Shuckers scored 12 runs in one inning — drawing a whopping 13 walks from a trio of pitchers, who also hit a batter and threw a pair of wild pitches.
California man imprisoned for 15 years set free after new research on shaken-baby syndrome
Clifton Jones’ defense had argued the child died after an accidental trip-and-fall in their Sacramento home. Jones tripped over a shoe, and unable to break his stumble, he and his son fell into a wall, causing the baby to hit the back of his head, ultimately leading to his death, they had argued.
Alabama fan's death after attending NCAA tournament prompts COVID-19 contact tracing in Indiana
Health officials in Indiana are investigating whether anyone was exposed to COVID-19 by Alabama residents after a fan reportedly died of COVID-19 following attendance of the NCAA Tournament.
Amazon union vote count begins for Alabama warehouse workers — here’s what to know about historic push
Thousands of Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, are deciding whether they want to form a union, the biggest union push in the company’s history that could have broad implications for labor nationwide.
Tornado damage: Roofs ripped off, trees uprooted, 5 killed after severe weather slams South
Residents throughout the South are reeling after severe weather and tornadoes ripped across the region, killing at least five people and leaving behind widespread destruction.
Multiple twisters touch down in Alabama, Mississippi as wave of tornadoes moves through South
A significant tornado outbreak in the South on Wednesday is expected to continue with numerous strong, potentially violent tornadoes likely to impact the region into Thursday.
Alabama House votes to end yoga ban in schools, but don’t say 'namaste'
Yoga done in school would be limited to poses and stretches. The bill says the use of chanting, mantras and teaching the greeting "namaste" would be forbidden.
Bloody Sunday memorial will honor civil rights giants including late Rep. John Lewis
This year's commemoration of a pivotal moment in the fight for voting rights for African Americans will honor four giants of the civil rights movement who lost their lives in 2020, including the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.
How the pandemic has affected Black churches
The parking lot at Berean Christian Church in Georgia sits empty and the sanctuary is silent.
Tornado rips through Alabama, killing 1 and causing 'significant damage'
The tornado in Alabama damaged businesses, homes, knocked out power, and blocked roads in the Fultondale area of Jefferson County.
Alabama high school basketball player's thunderous dunk brings down entire hoop in scary scene
An Alabama high school basketball game was postponed Friday night after some chaos involving the hoop.
Georgia, Alabama lowers flags to honor Hank Aaron
The states of Georgia and Alabama have lowered its flags to half-staff to honor baseball great Hank Aaron, who died Friday.
2 NY children abducted by men in ski masks found in Alabama
Two young children abducted from their foster home were found on the floor of a backseat of a car in Alabama.
6,000 Amazon workers in Alabama to vote on forming first US union in tech giant’s history
Thousands of Amazon workers at an Alabama facility will vote in February on whether to unionize, potentially becoming the first U.S.-based union in the company’s history.