Public safety Birmingham community leaders talk gun violence solutions The panel discussed how Alabama's lack of gun laws might influence the environment, and what can be done to reverse trends toward gun violence. Jacob HolmesNovember 14, 2024
Public safety Man pleads guilty to detonating explosive outside of Alabama AG’s office The FBI is investigating the case with assistance from the ATF. StaffAugust 26, 2024
Public safety Former Alabama police sergeant pleads guilty to civil rights offense Ryan Phillips pleaded guilty to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights under color of law. StaffAugust 19, 2024
News U.S. Senator Katie Britt introduces Lulu’s Law in honor of brave Alabama teenager Lulu’s Law will enable shark attack alerts via mobile phone warnings for public safety. StaffJuly 31, 2024
Public safety U.S. Attorney’s Office launches initiative targetting gun switches Operation Flip the Switch will target the illegal machinegun conversion devices as Birmingham sees a rise in usage throughout the city. Mary Claire WootenJuly 19, 2024
Public safety Former sheriff’s deputy sentenced to 29 months after beating restrained detainee Blake Hicks was sentenced Monday after repeatedly punching and kicking a man who’d been tased and who was in handcuffs. Chance PhillipsJune 25, 2024
Public safety ALDOT limits road construction for Memorial Day Weekend, urges safe driving ALDOT is asking drivers to put safety first during the heavily traveled holiday period. StaffMay 21, 2024
Public safety Wife of Steve Perkins arrested during peaceful protest in Decatur Catrela Perkins was arrested and later released during the latest ugly incident between DPD and citizens. Josh MoonApril 22, 2024
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grants to support statewide efforts to fight drugs Ivey awarded grants to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces. StaffMarch 18, 2024
Public safety CSG Justice Center appoints Cam Ward as new Advisory Board chair Ward is currently the director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. Bill BrittFebruary 6, 2024
News Ex-Cop alleges firing for spurning chief; Files question event sequence Her termination was the end result of several investigations, according to documents reviewed by APR. Josh MoonFebruary 2, 2024