Governor Governor opposes parole of Judith Ann Neelley, convicted of killing child In 1982, Neelley, along with her late husband, Alvin Howard Neelley, abducted 13-year-old Lisa Ann Millican. StaffMay 24, 2023
Legislature Republican bill would allow women to be charged with murder for undergoing abortions Republican officials said last year that they would not pursue criminal cases against women, but would instead focus on providers. Josh MoonMay 11, 2023
Legislature Rep. Yarbrough to file bill to include abortion under Alabama homicide law The bill would effectively mean that women seeking abortions could be prosecuted for homicide. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2023
Prisons Board denies parole to Jimmy O’Neal Spencer Spencer is accused of killing three people including a child in 2018 eight months after being released on parole. Jacob HolmesAugust 9, 2022
State Alabama executes Willie B. Smith after nearly 30 years on death row He was 52 years old, and the first person executed in Alabama in 2021. John H. GlennOctober 22, 2021
Education The humanity of an accurate American history How a 1957 Civil Rights murder changed a group of Alabama college kids forever — and what it should tell us about the benefits... Josh MoonJuly 30, 2021
Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee advances Aniah’s law Aniah's law would allow a judge to deny bail to a defendant charged with a class A felony. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Legislature House is expected to consider Aniah’s Law The proposed amendment would still need to be approved by Alabama voters. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021
National Capitol Police officer dies after being injured by rioter Officer Brian Sicknick died at about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, the Capitol Police said in a statement. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 8, 2021
National Carl doubles down on vote to challenge to Electoral College results Both the Arizona and Pennsylvania objections were rejected by both chambers of Congress. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 8, 2021