BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond will step down on November 29, marking the end of a 26-year career amid intense political and community scrutiny. His annual salary of $179,382, well above the national average for police chiefs, underscores the position’s high stakes in a city grappling with violent crime. Since taking the…

SARDIS, Ala. — A parent was fatally shot by an officer Wednesday morning during a disturbance in the drop-off line at Sardis Middle School, according to authorities. The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident occurred just before 8 a.m. as children were being dropped off for school. Initial reports indicate that officers responded…

Montgomery, Ala. – Alabama’s parole system is facing mounting criticism for its historically low parole approval rates, which many argue are worsening the state’s overcrowded and inhumane prison conditions. The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles granted parole in only 8% of cases in 2023, a sharp decline from over 50% just five years ago….

A recent investigation has revealed the use of a phone-tracking tool, Locate X, to monitor an Alabama woman’s journey to an abortion clinic in Florida. This tool, developed by Babel Street, allows for detailed tracking of smartphone movements without the need for a warrant, raising significant privacy concerns and highlighting the potential dangers of surveillance…

GULF BREEZE, Fla. — Jeremy Smith, a 49-year-old resident of Lillian, Alabama, is celebrating a $2 million win after purchasing a TRIPLE 777 Scratch-Off ticket in Florida. The Florida Lottery announced that Smith claimed the top prize at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee and chose a lump-sum payment of $1,280,000. The winning ticket was purchased from…