News Gov. Kay Ivey commutes death sentence of Rocky Myers to life in prison Governor Ivey, who has overseen 22 executions during her tenure, stated, "I have enough questions about Mr. Myers' guilt that I cannot move forward... Bill Britt3 days ago
Featured Opinion Opinion | Let’s all carry guns and reap the consequences Of course, most law enforcement leaders are against allowing people to just carry guns on a whim. And for good reason. Joey KennedyJanuary 16, 2022
Public safety Governor awards grants to fight illegal drugs and crime Ivey awarded $202,557 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces. StaffJanuary 13, 2022
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence and sexual assault victims statewide The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy, community education and prevention services. StaffJanuary 1, 2022
Public safety Birmingham mayor calls on public to help end gun violence Between Saturday and Monday six men and one women were shot and killed in Birmingham. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2021
Public safety Families plead for changes to Alabama’s parole system Data shows a dramatic reduction in pardons and paroles, and a racial divide among who is denied. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 2, 2021
Public safety Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer “ambushed,” murdered in his home Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer was ambushed at home while taking his lunch break. Brandon MoseleyJuly 28, 2021
Public safety Report: Alabama’s Black youth incarcerated more than twice as much as white youth While youth incarceration has fallen in the U.S. over the last decade, it's fallen much less in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 21, 2021
Public safety ALEA launches new missing persons emergency alert system Participants can choose their preferred methods of communication. Micah DanneyMay 27, 2021
Public safety Birmingham man, 67, convicted of child pornography possession Val Page Jr. will spend a year in prison and then be put on probation. Brandon MoseleyMay 13, 2021
News Gov. Kay Ivey urges calm amid gas pipeline shutdown, driver panic Ivey's office said a gas shortage hasn't reached Alabama, and the pipelines should be back online by the end of the week. Eddie BurkhalterMay 11, 2021