Governor Ivey commutes death sentence of Toforest Johnson The governor cited concerns over direct evidence as longtime advocates, including former prosecutors and officials, continued pushing for a new trial. Jacob Holmes3 minutes ago
Congress Britt plans Alabama service academy information sessions Alabama students and families can get nomination guidance at October events in Birmingham, Huntsville and Montgomery ahead of a November 13 deadline. Alex JobinOctober 7, 2026
Economy Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis Officials said tariffs raised building costs while proposed HUD cuts threatened local programs that helped families afford homes and utilities. Wesley WalterOctober 7, 2026
State Federal board releases records on Rogers Hamilton’s 1957 murder Newly unsealed files showed investigators sidelined leads and possible law enforcement ties as Hamilton’s family sought answers for decades. Liz RyanOctober 6, 2026
News State Rep. Easterbrook sought sex with minor, says new filing Easterbrook billed himself as a protector of family values and last session voted for a bill to allow the death penalty for child predators. Jacob HolmesOctober 6, 2026
Featured Opinion Opinion | Police shortages aren’t unique to Montgomery. Neither are the solutions Despite the rhetoric, Montgomery isn't the only city with police officer shortages. Another Alabama city offers the solution to those problems. Josh MoonOctober 6, 2026
Public safety Islamic Academy faced weekend bomb threat Police swept the Homewood campus with dogs and found no danger, while officers planned extra patrols as the investigation continued. Jacob HolmesOctober 6, 2026
Health Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information Ransomware disrupted the Alabama Board of Nursing's systems and may have exposed personal and health information Mary Claire WootenOctober 6, 2026
Congress National police union backs Figures’ education aid bill The nation’s largest police organization backed a bipartisan proposal to fund college and job training for public servants’ children. Wesley WalterOctober 6, 2026
State Ivey sets Alabama Girls in Sports Day—and targets trans athletes The proclamation tied October 10 to "XX" chromosomes while casting gender identity debates as a fairness fight. Alex JobinOctober 6, 2026
National Opinion | Fraud is in the facts of the case, not the eye of the beholder Fraus et dolus nemini patrocinari debent: “Fraud and deceit should defend or excuse no man.” Dr. Jim VickreyOctober 6, 2026