Elections Candidate speaks after stalker guilty plea, says courage will guide campaign McInnis called the guilty plea justice, urged women to report harassment and stressed law enforcement’s role in protecting families. Bill Britt5 minutes ago
Public safety Advocates stress fairness in halted execution of mentally ill Alabama inmate Roberts Advocates urge integrity in psychiatric evaluations after Alabama halts David Lee Roberts’ execution, citing severe mental illness concerns. Staff6 days ago
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Public safety Wes Allen partners with ALEA, state businesses to tackle human trafficking A new statewide initiative called Alabama Combats Trafficking will provide businesses with information on recognizing and reporting trafficking. Wesley WalterAugust 12, 2025
Public safety Parole Board updates guidelines to refine decision-making process The Board adopted updates, aiming to ensure parole decisions reflected both public safety priorities and the potential for rehabilitation. Bill BrittJuly 21, 2025
Prisons Advocacy groups push for fairer parole guidelines in overhaul Advocates challenge Alabama’s proposed parole guidelines, urging fairer scoring, transparency and some additions to better reflect rehabilitation and public safety. Mary Claire WootenJuly 17, 2025
Local news Homewood mayor urges ALEA to release bodycam footage in fatal shooting Mayor Alex Wyatt released a statement Monday urging ALEA to release bodycam footage to Jabari Peoples’ family amid calls for transparency. Mary Claire WootenJuly 15, 2025
News Gov. Ivey appoints new chair to the Board of Pardons and Paroles Hal Nash, a veteran law enforcement officer, was appointed Chair of Alabama’s Pardons and Paroles Board Mary Claire WootenJuly 8, 2025
News AG candidate Pamela Casey named “District Attorney of the Year” in Alabama Blount County DA honored for trials, victim advocacy, and child protection work StaffJuly 8, 2025
News Mayor Reed touts crime drop, city progress in 2025 mid-year Montgomery update From crime reduction to community centers, Reed says “Montgomery is working” StaffJuly 8, 2025