Prisons Gov. Kay Ivey sets execution date for Jamie Mills Mills was sentenced to death in 2007 after being convicted for the 2004 double homicide of Floyd and Vera Hill. Patrick DarringtonMarch 29, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | A conversation about Alabama values A conversation about what Alabama values with its actions. Josh MoonJanuary 30, 2024
Prisons Alabama carries out first execution by nitrogen hypoxia "An unbelievable evil was unleashed tonight in Alabama," Smith's spiritual adviser said. "That was torture." Patrick DarringtonJanuary 26, 2024
Prisons Alabama executes James Barber following the Supreme Court’s approval Barber was the first individual to be executed since the state’s moratorium on executions was lifted. Patrick DarringtonJuly 21, 2023
Prisons Protestors call for external review of Alabama execution protocol "We do not trust the Alabama Department of Corrections to properly investigate itself, and who would?" an organizer said. Jacob HolmesMarch 27, 2023
Prisons Governor asks AG to resume executions after ADOC completes execution protocol ADOC is adding more medical personnel and equipment after the review, but the department is seeking more time to execute. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s about to start botching executions again The ADOC has reviewed itself and determined that the real cause of its three botched executions were all of these laws. Josh MoonFebruary 27, 2023
Courts Alabama Supreme Court allows governor to pick time frame for executions Executions in Alabama were previously carried out by the Alabama Department of Corrections in a single 24-hour window. John H. GlennJanuary 16, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Gov. v. AG: Fight over execution process, aiming higher is the answer By contradicting Ivey on the execution moratorium, Marshall made clear that respect for decency and law aren't important to him. Josh MoonDecember 6, 2022
Prisons Marshall: “There is no moratorium on executions in Alabama” Marshall said he supports Ivey's review of the state's procedures, but said the death penalty cannot be indefinitely put on pause as victim's seek... Jacob HolmesDecember 5, 2022