‘Oh my gosh!’: Curious golden retriever in Alabama spooks manatees — and herself

When a golden retriever paddled a little too close to a herd of manatees in the waters off Alabama's Gulf Coast, the startled sea cows erupted into a splashing frenzy around the pup — prompting the dog to immediately make a beeline back for the beach.

Man admits faking his death to avoid sex abuse charges

A military veteran pleaded guilty to faking his own death to try to avoid sexual abuse charges in Mississippi.

Florida college student shot, killed in Alabama stopped to help woman claiming she needed help, officials say

A Florida college student was shot and killed on Sunday in Alabama trying to protect himself and his girlfriend after they were apparently tricked and held at gunpoint by a woman who claimed she was having trouble with her car, according to the Clay County (Alabama) Sheriff's Office.

2 children killed after tree falls on Alabama home during severe storms

Two children died -- a 3-month-old and 3-year-old -- after a tree crashed into an Alabama home during severe weather. An 11-year-old and two adults were also inside and were injured.

In Alabama, rare 400-pound spotted eagle ray jumps into boat, gives birth

"She was weighing the boat down," said April Jones of the spotted eagle ray that made a sudden appearance near Dauphin Island, Alabama.

Casey White charged with felony murder in death of jail guard Vicki White

Casey White, the inmate who escaped from an Alabama jail with corrections officer Vicky White, has been indicted for felony murder in connection to her death.

Alabama church shooting: Services resume after 3 were killed

Worship services resume Sunday at the Alabama church where a gunman opened fire and killed three senior citizens at a potluck dinner last week.

Alabama high school helps stage graduation for sick father

An Alabama man suffering from late-stage cancer got to see his son graduate from high school with help from school officials and his family.

Alabama church shooting: 3rd victim dies, police say

A third elderly church member who was shot when a man pulled out a handgun during a potluck dinner has died, police said Friday. 

Brother: Man shot by police near school had mental problems

Officials said a “potential intruder” went to several doors trying to get into Walnut Park Elementary School on Thursday while a summer literacy program was being conducted for nearly three dozen children.