Today’s news
Alabama Man on Death Row Insists He Didn't Pull Trigger
Execution Under Felony Murder Law Looms Despite Pleas for Clemency

Jury Selection Underway in Aniah Blanchard Murder Trial
36-year-old Ibraheem Yazeed faces capital murder charges in 2019 killing of 19-year-old Southern Union student
Colbert County Approves Jail Medical Contract
New deal with Southern Health Partners to provide inmate healthcare services
Recent news
Mar. 4, 2026
Two Montgomery Men Sentenced on Federal Gun Charges
Stacy Rodrekus Calloway and British Tremain George convicted for unlawful firearm possession
Mar. 4, 2026
Alabama Death Row Inmate May Get New Trial After Supreme Court Ruling
Michael Sockwell was convicted in 1990 for the murder of a Montgomery County deputy, but his case may be retried due to jury selection issues.
Feb. 28, 2026
Mobile County DA Criticizes Judge After Murder Trial Acquittals
Prosecutors argue judge's decision to exclude key witness testimony led to not guilty verdicts.
Feb. 27, 2026
Prosecutors Stand by Former Militant's Conviction, Blast Judge's Misconduct
Georgia prosecutors defend 2000 murder conviction of ex-Black Panther leader, but accuse original prosecutor of 'grave and clear' misconduct.
Feb. 27, 2026
Millbrook High Student Charged for Bringing Gun to School
Malcolm McIntyre released on $100,000 bond after court appearance.
Feb. 26, 2026
Mother of Missing Alabama Toddler Charged with False Reporting
Search for 2-year-old Genesis Reid continues as investigators allege inconsistencies in mother's account
Feb. 26, 2026
Abbeville Student Arrested With Gun on Campus
Authorities say swift action by school staff and deputies quickly contained the situation.
Feb. 25, 2026
Madison Offers Amnesty for Misdemeanor Warrants
City to hold special court date for clearing outstanding citations and warrants
Feb. 25, 2026
Jail Admin Testifies About Inmate's Conduct Ahead of Sentencing
Luther Watkins Jr. was convicted of capital murder in the killing of a Tuscaloosa police investigator.
Feb. 24, 2026
Emergency missing child alert issued for Birmingham teen
Authorities search for 14-year-old girl last seen on Friday morning
Feb. 20, 2026
Jury Hears Emotional Testimony in Sentencing Hearing for Convicted Cop Killer
The jury will decide if Luther Watkins Jr. faces life in prison or the death penalty for the 2019 murder of Tuscaloosa Police Investigator Dornell Cousette.
Feb. 20, 2026
Mother charged with false reporting in Alabama toddler's disappearance
2-year-old Genesis Nova Reid has been missing for weeks, authorities say
Feb. 19, 2026
Search Continues for Missing 2-Year-Old Girl in Alabama
Genises Nova Reid was last seen at her home in Enterprise, Alabama.
Feb. 19, 2026
Help Bring Missing Children Home: Genises Reid and Jacob Pritchett
Police search for two missing children in Alabama and New York
Feb. 17, 2026
Immigration Expert Explains How Kidnapping Suspect Avoided Deportation
Authorities say suspect Argueta-Guerra was previously picked up for alien removal in 2015.
Feb. 14, 2026
Huntsville Dispatcher Sues City and Police Chief for Discrimination
Morgan Sommerville alleges he was unfairly targeted for his appearance and retaliated against for opposing workplace discrimination.
Feb. 13, 2026
Suspect in Theodore family kidnapping case denied bail
Prosecutors reveal new details about the disappearance of the missing family during bond hearing.
Feb. 11, 2026
State Rests in Murder Trial of Luther Watkins, Case for Self-Defense Begins
Defense attorneys argue Watkins acted in self-defense when he killed a Tuscaloosa police officer in 2019
Feb. 11, 2026
Prosecution Rests On Third Day Of Luther Watkins Capital Murder Trial
The defense is set to resume calling its witnesses on Thursday in the capital murder trial of Luther Bernard Watkins Jr., accused of killing a Tuscaloosa police investigator.
Feb. 10, 2026
Former Mobile County Commissioner Pardoned After Lengthy Legal Battle
Stephen Nodine says pardon was 'long time coming' after charges related to 2010 murder case