Opinion APR’s Top 5 stories of 2023 (and a bonus) From the death of a small-town mayor to the fight for voting rights, APR's top 5 stories of 2023. Josh MoonDecember 29, 2023
Local news Opinion | Media must scrutinize power, not police morality With such power comes a profound responsibility to discern the public interest from morbid curiosity. Bill BrittNovember 6, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Smiths Station mayor’s suicide should serve as a lesson for all of us We have fostered an environment in which a man who has apparently committed no crimes nor harmed anyone is shamed into ending his life. Josh MoonNovember 6, 2023
Local news Alabama town mourns mayor’s death after forced outing Copeland, also a pastor at First Baptist Church in Phenix City, was a beloved figure and married father of three. Bill BrittNovember 6, 2023
Prisons Two more incarcerated individuals died on Wednesday The death toll continues to rise for incarcerated individuals in Alabama prisons. Patrick DarringtonAugust 17, 2023
Prisons Escape, multiple deaths hit several ADOC facilities on Monday The incidents included several deaths, an attempted suicide, and an escape by an incarcerated individual. Patrick DarringtonAugust 9, 2023
Courts Will Dismukes’ sisters urge judge not to consider father’s suicide as mitigating factor "Don't allow him to use his death that he helped induce to again avoid responsibility for his actions," Dismukes' sister wrote. Jacob HolmesJuly 14, 2023
Prisons Two men attempted suicide in Alabama prisons Sunday, one died 34-year-old Steven Seay’s death marks at least 56 people who have died inside ADOC prisons this year. Patrick DarringtonJune 14, 2023
Legislature Opponents speak out in public hearing on expansion of “Don’t Say Gay” law Several speakers testified about the dangers of outing, suicidality in the LGBTQ+ community, and the legislation in general. Patrick DarringtonMay 25, 2023
Congress U.S. Sen. Katie Britt: Mental health must be top priority Britt noted the staggering, rising rates of depression and suicide among America’s teenagers. StaffMay 11, 2023