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 ALEA completes investigation into Steve Perkins’s killing The findings from ALEA’s investigation have been turned over to the Morgan County district attorney. Patrick DarringtonDecember 28, 2023
Public safety ADOC officer arrested in Montgomery sex trafficking bust Harris was charged with traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act, among other charges. Patrick DarringtonDecember 12, 2023
Public safety Billboards put up in Montgomery to demand justice for Steve Perkins Perkins was shot and killed by police on Sept. 29 in Decatur. Patrick DarringtonDecember 1, 2023
Local news Mobile police shoot, kill 16-year-old during pre-dawn raid Mobile's mayor announced an immediate ban on most pre-dawn search warrants and a call for a comprehensive review of MPD policies. Patrick DarringtonNovember 14, 2023
Public safety Questions arise regarding Mobile Police claims of evidence despite grand jury Several individuals questioned how police were able to make claims given the supposed secrecy of grand jury evidence. Patrick DarringtonNovember 1, 2023
Public safety Gathering held to “Speak Out for Jawan” A press conference and vigil will be held Tuesday morning starting at 10 a.m. at Mobile City Hall. Patrick DarringtonOctober 24, 2023
Public safety Decatur police admit error in Perkins statement; attorney says DPD action unlawful Decatur chief admits that initial statement contained "misinformation," but did police violate state law by going to Perkins' home? Josh MoonOctober 16, 2023
Public safety Mobile Police not revealing information about officers involved in Jawan Dallas’s death Despite calls and claims of being transparent, the department still has not released the identities of the cops involved in Dallas's death. Patrick DarringtonOctober 5, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | “School choice” is a scam designed to hurt the most vulnerable students We know the answers to fixing struggling schools. But a lot of people would just rather take the money and run. Josh MoonSeptember 21, 2023
Public safety Family of man killed by police plead to see body cam footage The Mobile Police Department and city attorney have said the footage won't be released as long as an active investigation is ongoing. Patrick DarringtonAugust 31, 2023