Prisons State kills Gregory Hunt in third execution of 2025 Gregory Hunt was executed Tuesday, the state's third execution of 2025. This marked the fifth use of the controversial nitrogen hypoxia method. Jacob HolmesJune 11, 2025
Prisons Alabama executes Demetrius Frazier with nitrogen, adding to state’s grim record Alabama has a long and deeply flawed history with capital punishment. Bill BrittFebruary 7, 2025
Prisons Steve Marshall proud Alabama leads US in executions, despite backlash This year marks the first time Alabama has led the U.S. in executions. Wesley WalterDecember 27, 2024
Courts Federal court hears arguments for blocking third nitrogen execution The 11th Circuit affirmed a district judge's ruling from earlier this month that the execution may proceed. Mary Claire WootenNovember 19, 2024
News Execution of Alan Eugene Miller carried out by controversial nitrogen hypoxia method This marked only the second time the state has used this controversial method, in which the condemned inmate inhales pure nitrogen. Bill BrittSeptember 27, 2024
Prisons Gov. Ivey sets date for fifth execution this year Ivey has set the date of Nov. 21 for Carey Grayson's execution, the state's third execution using nitrogen hypoxia Mary Claire WootenAugust 20, 2024
Prisons Alabama’s second execution using nitrogen hypoxia to proceed Alabama inmate Alan Eugene Miller reached an agreement with the state and his execution, using nitrogen hypoxia, is slated for next month. Mary Claire WootenAugust 6, 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 U.N. experts express alarm over Alabama’s planned execution via nitrogen hypoxia Alabama is planning to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith on Jan. 25 using nitrogen hypoxia, an untested method. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 4, 2024