Most victims of crime have committed crime themselves, according to a new report, and criminal justice system often contributes to the problems it sets out to solve. “Whether it is intended or ...

No other Alabama city was in the top 10. Detroit, Mich., was determined to be the most-stressed city overall. Other southern ...

John David Norris, 65, served as a defense attorney before voluntarily surrendering his law license in 2024, according the ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers voted on Wednesday to stiffen penalties for making a false report to law enforcement, legislation that follows a kidnapping hoax that drew national ...

Alabama lawmakers have voted to stiffen penalties for making a false report to law enforcement. Missing flyer for Carlee Russell, who faked her kidnapping in July 2023. (Source: Gray Television) ...

Alabama ranked No. 3 among the worst states for quality of life in 2025, earning just 92 out of a possible 265 points. The ...

At least 10 children were trafficked for sex acts and held in an underground storm shelter in rural Alabama, a sheriff said.

An Alabama teacher was arrested on July 18 on allegations that she had a sexual relationship with a minor student at North ...

A recent report found that Alabama’s method of funding its criminal justice system may affect the ability of crime victims to receive compensation. The report is a project of Alabama Appleseed ...