The Latest Breaking News from Alabama

Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation that would allow child rapists to be sentenced to death

A new pathogen, called Camp Hill virus, was recently discovered in Alabama, drawing attention to a group of viruses known as henipaviruses. This is a big deal because other viruses in this group are linked to serious, often fatal, disease, and this is the first time one of them has…

The state of Alabama executed convicted murderer and rapist Demetrius Frazier on Thursday night after a legal appeal to transfer the prisoner to the non-death penalty state Michigan failed to come to fruition.

Demetrius Terrence Frazier, 52, was convicted of the 1991 murder of 41-year-old Pauline Brown

The mother of an Alabama man slated to be executed is hoping for what she says would be a miracle to save his life.

A new virus that is related to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses has been detected in shrews in the U.S. However, scientists say there is currently "no evidence" that it has infected humans and the risk of it doing so is "likely low."

Alabama is planning to carry out its fourth execution with nitrogen gas

Disney's Marvel Studios launched its first look at "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" by broadcasting from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Alabama.

The discovery of Camp Hill virus in shrews in Alabama raises concerns about potential transmission to humans. Learn about the global threat of henipaviruse...