Montgomery, Ala. – Alabama prison guards are facing allegations of conducting secretive executions, adding to concerns about the already dire conditions for incarcerated individuals. Despite the absence of formal secrecy laws, critics claim the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) hides execution details, including the qualifications of its execution team members. The lack of transparency has…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A federal appeals court has breathed new life into the lawsuit of Michael Jennings, a Black pastor arrested while watering his neighbor’s plants in Childersburg, Alabama. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the officers involved lacked probable cause and are not shielded by qualified immunity, overturning a previous dismissal…

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Rick Mayers Jr., an Alabama businessman with ties to Mar-a-Lago, recently played host to former President Donald Trump at the Alabama-Georgia college football game. The event, held at Bryant-Denny Stadium, drew significant attention as Trump was warmly received by fans, with chants of “USA” echoing through the stands. However, the visit also…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham Police Department is on high alert following a deadly shooting on September 23, 2024, in the 700 block of 81st Street South. The incident, which has left the community reeling, saw at least 30 shots fired, resulting in the death of Jamarcus Desean McIntyre, 32, and critical injuries to a…

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the State of Alabama and its Secretary of State, alleging that Alabama violated federal law by initiating a systematic program to remove voters from its election rolls less than 90 days before the Nov. 5 general election. The Justice…