Brooklyn in Coneuh County, Ala., became a ghost town when transportation advances such as highways and railroads led to a decrease in the reliance on the nearby Sepulga River to transport cotton.

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and his predecessor, John Merrill, have leveled accusations at each other in a dispute that has unfolded publicly in the last few days. The war of words between ...

The 120 properties are costly to taxpayers – at a time when Washington is seeking to cut spending wherever possible.

Odd cartographic creations like ‘Fool’s Cap Map of the World,’ ‘Leo Belgicus,’ and ‘The Porcineograph’ make the classic ...

One man is dead after being shot in the Tuscaloosa area overnight. At around 3 a.m. Friday morning, Tuscaloosa sheriff's ...

The state bought the land from local farmers, drew up an impressive grid of streets, and started selling lots. By 1820, Cahawba was Alabama’s first permanent capital city, with lawmakers meeting in a ...