Saturday, June 13, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Charles "Sonny" Burton

The Voice of Alabama Politics

The V: Tackles clemency, school prayer, PSC overhaul, GOP infighting

Host Bill Britt and panelists Susan Britt and Josh Moon examined several of Alabama’s most pressing political fights.

March 16, 2026

Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton

Governor Kay Ivey spared Charles “Sonny” Burton from execution on Tuesday, arguing the injustice of executing a non-triggerman while the shooter served life.

March 11, 2026

Boyd urges clemency for Sonny Burton prior to his execution

Gubernatorial candidate Will Boyd called for clemency for Sonny Burton, arguing Alabama’s felony murder law produced an unjust death sentence.

March 3, 2026

Who are we killing Sonny Burton for?

Alabama scheduled the nitrogen hypoxia execution of 75-year-old Sonny Burton, though jurors and the victim’s daughter urged the state for mercy.

February 10, 2026