State Sen. Weaver to bring bill in response to false abduction of Carlee Russell
The bill will create a felony for carrying out a false abudction.
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Alabama executes Willie B. Smith after nearly 30 years on death row
He was 52 years old, and the first person executed in Alabama in 2021.
House is expected to consider Aniah’s Law
The proposed amendment would still need to be approved by Alabama voters.
Board of Pardons and Paroles grants paroles
The board held 41 parole hearings Tuesday, granting five paroles and denying 36.
Parole board schedules nearly 180 hearings next week
The hearings will remain closed to public attendance because of COVID-19.
Ivey offers condolences to Kamille’s family
Tuesday, the worst fears of the people of Alabama were realized when the body of 3-year old Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney was found discarded in a dumpster at a landfill. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey mourned with the rest of the people of Alabama for the young girl whose life was taken by savage violence by persons … Continued
Ivey urges public assistance in search for missing 3-year-old Kamille McKinney
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued the a statement Monday regarding the active amber alert on missing three-year-old, Kamille McKinney: “Late Saturday evening, an amber alert was issued for Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney, a three-year-old from Birmingham, who was reported to be abducted while outside playing with other children at a birthday party,” Gov. Ivey said. “That … Continued
Brooks comments on attempted abduction of a Jasper woman by an undocumented immigrant
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, on Friday condemned an attempted abduction of a Jasper woman by an illegal alien and what his office called, “The open borders immigration policies that have again led to the victimization of American citizens by an illegal alien.” “It is tragic and infuriating that American citizens in Jasper, Alabama have been … Continued