Louisiana lawmaker proposes adding nitrogen gas and electrocution to the state’s execution methods

BATON ROGUE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s infamous electric chair — dubbed by death row inmates as…

Alabama Senate votes to change archives oversight after LGBTQ+ lecture

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate voted Wednesday to put a politically appointed board in…

Casino and lottery proposal swiftly advances in the Alabama Legislature

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A gambling proposal to authorize a lottery, sports betting, and multiple casinos…

Birmingham-Southern College leader confident school can complete academic year despite money woes

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Officials at Birmingham-Southern College say options are firming up to keep the…

In a win for Black voters in redistricting case, Alabama to get new congressional lines

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is headed to the first significant revamp of its congressional map…

Court appointee proposes Alabama congressional districts to provide representation to Black voters

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A court-appointed special master on Monday submitted three proposals for new congressional…

Thousands of 3rd graders could be held back under Alabama’s reading law, school chief warns

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s school chief said Thursday that 10,000 or more third graders could…

1 killed after car chase ends in gunfire exchange with state trooper

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A person is dead and another injured after a Thursday police chase…