Public safety

Gov. Kay Ivey commutes death sentence of Rocky Myers to life in prison

Governor Ivey, who has overseen 22 executions during her tenure, stated, "I have enough questions about Mr. Myers' guilt that I cannot move forward with executing him."

Bill Britt

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March 1, 2025

AG issues statement in-line-of-duty death of Irondale Police Lt. Mark Meadows

Meadows was setting up traffic cones at an intersection when he was struck by a vehicle.

January 7, 2025

EMA Director Smitherman keeps state ahead of emergencies

The primary work of the agency is strengthening the resilience of the state to mitigate impacts from disasters.

Jacob Holmes

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January 2, 2025

Former Alabama police sergeant sentenced for assaulting arrestee

Ryan Phillips, a former sergeant with the Daleville Police Department, previously pleaded guilty.

December 18, 2024

Birmingham ties its single year homicide record

Alabama is currently among the states with the highest gun death rates in the U.S.

Alex Jobin

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December 17, 2024

Birmingham community leaders talk gun violence solutions

The panel discussed how Alabama's lack of gun laws might influence the environment, and what can be done to reverse trends toward gun violence.

Jacob Holmes

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November 14, 2024

Suspect charged with possession of machine gun in Tuskegee mass shooting

The shooting left 1 dead and 16 others injured early Sunday morning.

Jacob Holmes

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November 11, 2024

Alabama, Virginia join forces in Operation Free to combat fentanyl epidemic

Alabama law enforcement agencies seized more than 48,800 grams of illicit drugs, including approximately 1,700 grams of fentanyl.

November 4, 2024

Gov. Ivey awards over $7.6 million for Alabama highway safety enforcement

The grants will help fund major highway safety campaigns.

October 10, 2024