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…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Alabama Theatre, a historic landmark in Birmingham, is celebrating the return of its iconic Mighty Wurlitzer organ, affectionately known as “Big Bertha,” following extensive repairs. After an eight-month hiatus, the organ has been meticulously restored by the A.E. Schlueter Pipe Organ Company and is ready to enchant audiences once more. Installed…

CORRECTION: Dennoriss Richardson was incorrectly identified in the original article. The name has been updated below: SHEFFIELD, Ala. — The FBI has launched an investigation into the death of Dennoriss Richardson, a Black man found hanging in an abandoned building in Colbert County, Alabama. Richardson’s death, initially ruled a suicide by local authorities, has sparked…