Prisons Former ADOC sergeant convicted in 2018 beating, attempted cover up Devlon Williams was convicted for deprivation of rights under color of law, falsification of records and obstruction. Patrick DarringtonAugust 18, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Wetumpka cat ladies were convicted, but the city will pay the price A Wetumpka judge convicted two elderly women on four misdemeanor charges related to feeding stray cats. Josh MoonDecember 15, 2022
Courts Former Athens principal convicted for role in $10 million fraud scheme Rick Carter, who was principal of the year in Alabama in 2013, was accused of falsifying student records to skim state dollars. Josh MoonMarch 21, 2022
Courts Despite conviction, Montgomery cop remains free two years later Former Montgomery officer AC Smith was convicted in January 2020 of killing an unarmed Black man. He's still free today. Josh MoonFebruary 10, 2022
Prisons Alabama law students support new trial for man on death row The students are joined by the prosecutor in the man's trial, former Attorney General Bill Baxley and others in asking for a new trial. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 7, 2021
Courts Alabama’s longest serving sheriff convicted on two felony charges Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely was convicted of felony theft and a felony ethics charge. Josh MoonAugust 3, 2021
News Former Alabama prison supervisor convicted for failing to intervene in beating Willie Burks watched the handcuffed person be beaten, then afterward said "that’s fair,"according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 24, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Hubbard did the crime; he should do the time Hubbard may not be a violent offender but his actions are a danger to society and a threat to the public. Bill BrittSeptember 23, 2020
Elections A brief look at candidate Barry Moore Former state Representative Barry Moore will face Dothan businessman Jeff Coleman in a Republican primary runoff for Alabama’s Second Congressional District on July 14.... Bill BrittJune 15, 2020
Courts Man set to be executed Thursday for murders he did not commit An Alabama man convicted in the 2004 shooting deaths of three police officers he did not kill is set to be executed this afternoon. ... Jessa Reid BollingMarch 5, 2020