Alabama
Alabama man charged after allegedly gunning down sister during argument
Authorities in Alabama have brought a murder charge against a man who allegedly gunned down his sister during an argument. In a statement, the Hoover Police Department said the fatal March 15 incident happened outside a residence on the 700 block of Jasmine Way. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Jonathan Arthur Barclay, is said to…
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Alabama officers fatally shoot Black teen with hands raised during alleged unauthorized no-knock marijuana raid, lawsuit claims
A new federal lawsuit details how an Alabama teenager, asleep in his childhood bedroom, was...
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Suspect who shot Black transgender teen in Alabama charged
The mother of a Black transgender teenager fatally shot in Alabama a few days ago believes...
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Alabama father and daughter die in house fire trying to rescue pets
Tanya Walton, 28, and her father, Jimmy Walton, 72, tragically lost their lives in a house...
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Semaj Wilkins: Cause of death revealed for rising football star, 14, who collapsed during practice
The Coffee County Coroner’s Office has revealed the cause of death of Semaj Wilkins, a 14-year-old freshman at New Brockton High School in Alabama. Wilkins suffered a medical emergency during football...
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Mortgage company to pay over $8M to settle lending discrimination claims in predominantly Black Alabama neighborhoods
A mortgage company has agreed to pay $8 million, along with nearly $2 million in civil penalties, to settle accusations of lending discrimination in predominantly Black neighborhoods in Alabama. The U.S....
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Court reinstates lawsuit for Black pastor arrested while watering neighbor’s flowers
The case of a Black pastor who was arrested while watering his neighbor’s flowers is taking a new turn. After a lower court dismissed his lawsuit against the police officers involved, a federal court...
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Alabama mom dies in freak accident after wrench flies through windshield on her way to work
Earlie Harris died in a bizarre accident while on her way to work on August 8. The 58-year-old Alabama woman, according to her relatives, died after a wrench broke through the glass of the vehicle in which...
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Mother of nine who installed $1,300 salad bar at home to promote healthy eating among her children goes viral
Alabama’s Melanie Cade, a 37-year-old mother of nine, has invested in a $1,300 salad bar for her kitchen to promote healthier eating and self-sufficiency among her children. According to a Daily...
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Semaj Wilkins: Rising football star passes away during grueling practice in intense heat
A 14-year-old high school football player in Alabama died this week after collapsing during a grueling practice in intense heat. The player, identified as Semaj Wilkins by the Coffee County Coroner, was...
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Alabama grandma claims therapist slapped her 3-year-old granddaughter yet authorities aren’t acting on it
Alabama grandma Lucretia Johnson has accused Haley Booker Shay, a speech therapist at a nearby clinic, of slapping her 3-year-old granddaughter during one of her sessions. Johnson, who has full custody...
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After living in her home for 60 years, 84-year-old woman faces eviction over $20M dispute
An 84-year-old Alabama woman, Corine Woodson, is facing eviction from her home of over 60 years following attempts by investors to purchase the 40-acre plot, potentially valued at $20 million, owned by...
