domestic violence

Governor

Gov. Ivey awards $2.3M in grants to assist sexual assault victims in central and west Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey awarded nine grants totaling $2.3 million for programs assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking across Alabama.

January 12, 2026

Lawsuit over Orange Beach body cam heads to court

A lawsuit is seeking footage of police encountering Mayor Tony Kennon after audio confirmed a bartender reported a naked man assaulting a woman.

Jacob Holmes

September 2, 2025

Body cam audio leaks of Orange Beach mayor at scene of domestic violence report

Audio surfaced of Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon at the scene of a domestic violence call, raising questions about his actions and police response.

Jacob Holmes

August 19, 2025

Attorney sues Orange Beach over failure to provide body cam footage

C.C. Dixon-Moreno had requested body cam footage linked to a domestic violence incident reportedly involving mayor Tony Kennon.

Jacob Holmes

July 25, 2025

Orange Beach mayor under fire after bombshell report uncovers domestic violence incident

A bombshell report based on police records detailed a potential domestic violence incident, raising questions about the mayor's actions.

Jacob Holmes

July 21, 2025

Lawmakers continue pursuit to push joint custody

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have pushed for an expectation of joint custody.

Jacob Holmes

July 14, 2025

Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence

Fourteen domestic violence shelters will be the recipients of trust fund revenues generated through a marriage recording fee.

December 17, 2024

Opinion

Nostalgia for the 1950s ignores the inequality of that era

But let’s take a beat — what was life really like during this so-called "golden age"?

Bill Britt

October 18, 2024

Opinion

Alabama’s domestic violence crisis: A deadly reality for women

The CDC reports that one in four women in Alabama will experience severe intimate partner violence during their lifetime.

Bill Britt

October 1, 2024

“Family values” lawmaker Tracy Estes arrested on domestic violence charges

Estes, a two-term Republican lawmaker who has long touted conservative family ideals, is now facing legal troubles after a protection order was filed.

September 23, 2024