Reynolds Smith Jr. was a stalwart Democratic voter in Alabama. But the Alabama Democratic Party overlooked another fact when it appointed Smith to an interim party panel: He died in November at age 83 picked by ruthstark 1 month ago

This time, somebody listened to prisoners' complaints over lousy jail food. A northern Alabama sheriff was in federal custody today after a judge ruled he purposely fed inmates skimpy meals so he could make money from an unusual Alabama system that lets sheriffs turn a profit on their jail kitchens. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Two weeks after saying he won't coach at Alabama, the Miami Dolphins head coach leaves his NFL team to coach at... yep, Alabama. picked by Wingnut 3 years ago

The Alabama Department of Homeland Security has taken down a Web site it operated that included gay rights and anti-war organizations in a list of groups that could include terrorists. picked by kxmk 2 years ago

If you have a body mass index of 35+ or "more bounce to the ounce" be prepared to pay for it out of your state issued check in Alabama. picked by Rambo2020 1 year ago

The requested funding would have meant nearly $2 million per Edwardsville resident, as there are only 194 of them. Apparently surprised at the backlash, the town stands by its claims that it is proud of its efforts for economic revival. picked by equinox 11 months ago

"I responded to his comment with my right hand," Bishop said. picked by kyot 2 years ago

A lone gunman, not formally identified, has shot and killed at least 10 people in Samson and Geneva near the Florida border. picked by pocksucket 9 months ago

Not too bright this kid. picked by Proverb 2 years ago

An Alabama town rallies around Sammy the cat by buying a PO Box in his name after he was evicted from the local post office. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

A Decatur woman clung to a wooden cross set atop a backyard fence for hours in the summer heat to protest what she called the mistreatment of her son, who is being held in the city jail.

A poster placed on the fence in Maria Thornton's yard during Wednesday's protest declared she wouldn't eat, drink or come down from the cross until her son received help. picked by bingo 1 year ago

The post below this one inspired me to post this. Watch and enjoy! picked by punthe 1 year ago

A fatal shooting by a state trooper that helped inspire the march from Selma in 1965 and the “Bloody Sunday” protest that preceded it will get a fresh look next week by a special grand jury. picked by suebe 3 years ago

Five veterinary clinics in eastern Alabama received 32 surprises in the last week: Healthy cats in containers and carriers, along with notes from an anonymous donor saying she is dying from cancer. picked by smarty1052 1 year ago

Why you ask? Because his cancer medication would counteract with lethal injection drugs. Oops! picked by proverb 2 years ago

The goat was arrested, the Mercedes-Benz was assaulted and the dog came along for the ride. picked by arsphidius 1 year ago

"When the wind is right, we can't even breathe," said Lori Muse of Goodsprings. "People out here are really upset about it. It smells 10 times worst than a pig barn." picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

The Alabama Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday passed separate resolutions apologizing for slavery.(just a few years too late) picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Loretta Nall, the Libertarian Party’s write-in candidate for governor of Alabama, is campaigning on her cleavage and hoping that voters will eventually focus on her platform. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

Shoppers entering a Wal-Mart Supercenter in Alabama got a reminder not to try anything funny: Two shoplifters stood outside with signs reading "I am a thief, I stole from Wal-Mart." picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago