Legislature Sen. April Weaver targets “Porch Pirates” with anti-crime legislation The bill would make stealing deliveries from the homes, a practice commonly known as “porch pirating,” a felony offense. StaffDecember 21, 2023
Legislature Legislature approves enhanced punishments for gang members The language was patterned after a Florida law, and similar language is used in the majority of states. Samuel StettheimerJune 2, 2023
Legislature Bill to ban “trigger activators” advances in House committee Only one lawmaker expressed any concern about the bill and the lack of language creating stiffer sentences. Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Stiffer laws won’t stop gangs, just ask the people in Montgomery Alabama's capital city is a case study in how decades of racism and conservative public policy have led to gang problems. Josh MoonMarch 14, 2023
Local news Woodfin speaks on shooting death of a 12-year-old girl "Our families and our children deserve better," Woodfin said. John H. GlennDecember 22, 2022
Legislature Jefferson County lawmakers to file bill to outlaw exhibition driving Jail time, impounding, seizure of the driver's vehicle and suspension of the driver's license are among the possible penalties. John H. GlennNovember 2, 2022
National Survey: Majority of voters believe abortion should not be a crime The vast majority of Republicans, 77 percent, according to the survey, oppose criminalization before fetal viability. John H. GlennOctober 24, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Tuberville’s racist comments were deplorable, but far from original Since the founding of the country, lazy and dumb politicians have used racial fears to win cheap votes. Josh MoonOctober 10, 2022
Congress Tuberville: Democrats want reparations for “people that do the crime” The freshman U.S. senator from Alabama has not released a statement since the comments nor attempted to explain the bizarre tirade. John H. GlennOctober 10, 2022
Public safety Governor awards grant to bolster public safety in Birmingham The grants are designed to help police and community organizations reduce crime. StaffAugust 31, 2022