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In order to make the streets safer for all parties involved, police in Alabama are now turning to less-lethal, alternative weaponry. Namely, a gun that fires pepper spray at 405 miles per hour. Alabama is one of the most dangerous places to be a police officer. According to data from the National Law Enforcement Officers … Read moreGuns That Fire Pepper Spray at 405 Miles Per Hour Now Being Used by Alabama Police

On April 11, an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 authors, readers, and literature enthusiasts will all gather for the 10th Annual Alabama Book Festival in Montgomery, AL. The festival is a free, family-friendly event and will feature about 50 exhibitors and 45 authors. The event is held in Old Alabama Town, which is located at 301 … Read moreTenth Annual Alabama Book Festival Will Take Place This Saturday

The number of heroin-related deaths has spiked in Alabama — especially in Jefferson County — in the last year, which has inspired officials and law enforcement to take more proactive efforts to combat the problem. In January, AL.com reported that the number of heroin deaths in Jefferson County increased by a startling 140% in 2014. … Read moreOfficials Plan Proactive Initiatives to Fight Escalating Heroin Epidemic in Alabama