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Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies. The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.

A jury has found an Alabama man not guilty of killing an 11-year New Hampshire girl more than 35 years ago. The case came down to whether the jury believed DNA found under Melissa Ann Tremblay’s fingernails was from Marvin “Skip” McClendon Jr.

An Alabama man who left threatening phone messages for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and the county sheriff last summer has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison. Prosecutors said Arthur Ray Hanson made the calls because he was angry over Willis' investigation into former President Donald Trump.

The search continues for the gunmen involved in a weekend mass shooting at Hush Lounge in Five Points South. Police say they believe the shooters targeted at least one of the victims when they opened fire. Carlos De’Juan McCain and Roderick Lynn Patterson Jr., who both were killed in the shooting, were separately charged in past Birmingham homicides.

Officials in Birmingham pleaded Monday with members of the public for information leading to arrests in a weekend mass shooting that killed four people, announcing rewards of up to $100,000. Authorities have still made no arrests after Saturday’s shooting at Hush Lounge.

Authorities have reported no arrests after a weekend mass shooting in Birmingham killed four people and left 17 others injured. Police describe the incident as a targeted “hit” by multiple shooters who opened fire outside Hush Lounge, a popular nightspot in Five Points South.

A search is underway for the shooters who killed four people and injured 17 others in a popular nightlife area in Birmingham, Alabama. Police say victims were caught in the crossfire during the shooting shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday. Authorities say they believe the shooting was a paid hit on one of the victims.

Investigators in Alabama have released a video recording showing a person of interest as they seek information about an explosion outside the state attorney general’s office.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson has asked for an independent review of the Mobile Police Department’s use of force. This follows the police shooting and killing of a 16-year-old boy Monday morning. Stimpson has also issued a ban on most predawn search warrants.

Eight years after a Florida man was found dead in a coastal Alabama community, law enforcement officials say they've arrested and charged a suspect.