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Alabama sets nitrogen execution for man convicted of killing store clerk during 1997 robbery

Death Penalty · Montgomery

Alabama sets nitrogen execution for man convicted of killing store clerk during 1997 robbery

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Appeals court rules Alabama violated constitutional rights of man sentenced to death

Montgomery, Alabama · Montgomery

Appeals court rules Alabama violated constitutional rights of man sentenced to death

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Alabama prosecutors violated the constitutional rights of a man sentenced to death in 1990, saying Blacks were rejected from the jury during his trial. The Monday ruling from a three judge panel on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals means Michael Sockwell, 62, is eligible for a retrial. He was convicted of killing former Montgomery County Sheriff Isaiah Harris in 1988 when he was 26-years old.…See the Story

Dothan Hemp Store Owner, Gubernatorial Candidate, ‘Disgusted’ by Statewide Hemp Shop Raids

Montgomery, Alabama · Montgomery

Dothan Hemp Store Owner, Gubernatorial Candidate, ‘Disgusted’ by Statewide Hemp Shop Raids

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Businesses across the state of Alabama that sell hemp products say their shelves aren't as stocked as they used to be, and it's all because of the passage of House Bill 445.See the Story

Man pleads guilty in brutal, bizarre robbery of Montgomery businessman

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A 58-year-old man has pleaded guilty in the March assault of a well-known Montgomery businessman who was bound, beaten, and robbed in a holdup at his dry-cleaning business. Zedekiah Sykes was charged federally with armed robbery, carjacking and brandishing a…Montgomery, Alabama · Montgomery See the Story

Time runs out on Alabama overtime tax exemption

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — A tax relief on overtime hours sunsets Monday after Alabama lawmakers did not extend the cut in the 2025 legislative session. Republicans said other tax breaks have a greater impact. Yet Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville, said the hard work that comes with overtime should be rewarded. Huntsville Animal Services asks community to foster a dog, says shelter is at ‘critical capacity’ "It's a…Taxes · Montgomery See the Story

New bill would give citizens avenue to directly petition for laws

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State Rep. Marilyn Lands, D-Huntsville, has pre-filed a bill for the 2026 Legislative Session that would give everyday citizens the power to initiate general laws and constitutional amendments. House Bill 14, self-titled as the “Alabama We The people Act,” would create a process for Alabama citizens to put forward proposals for new laws. “This initiative will provide Alabamians with a mechanism to address issues that concern them most without be…Montgomery, Alabama · Montgomery Read Article

Alabama Resisters to host free John Lewis film screening in Montgomery

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The Alabama Resisters chapter of Indivisible will host a free screening of the acclaimed documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble on Saturday, July 12, at Montgomery’s historic Capri Theatre, in remembrance of the late civil rights icon and congressman. The event, which begins at noon, aims to educate and inspire continued civic engagement, particularly around voting rights—a cause Lewis championed throughout his life. A group discussion will follow…John Lewis · Montgomery Read Article

Wins for West Alabama: 2025 session highlights from HD 16

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The 2025 Legislative Session was my second representing House District 16, which includes all of Fayette, northern Tuscaloosa and western Jefferson Counties. After winning this seat in a contested special election in 2024, I have worked every day with one goal — to bring more jobs and opportunity and an even higher quality of life to the more than 48,000 West Alabama citizens that reside in my district. All of my efforts are focused upon providi…Montgomery, Alabama · Montgomery Read Article

Prefiled bill would require school boards to give credit for private religious instruction

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Under current Alabama law, local school boards have the authority to decide whether or not students can receive elective credit for attending private religious instruction during the school day. A new bill prefiled for the 2026 legislative session would remove that authority, instead mandating that all local boards of education must grant elective credit for religious classes taken during the school day in released time programs. Senate Bill 4, …Religion · Montgomery See the Story

Alabama’s Volunteer Lawyers Programs fill gaps in civil justice

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In Alabama, where nearly 30 percent of residents live at or below the federal poverty line, access to affordable civil legal aid remains scarce. With the state providing no public funding for civil legal assistance, much of the burden falls on organizations like the state’s five Volunteer Lawyers Programs, which quietly serve as essential pillars of justice for low-income residents. Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program, which began in 2012, is a…Montgomery, Alabama · Montgomery Read Article

Gov. Kay Ivey releases Independence Day message

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Alabama's governor asked all to reflect on the sacrifices made for our freedoms.Kay Ivey · Montgomery See the Story

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