Crime

Governor calls for closing loopholes as Aniah’s Law expansion heads to 2026 ballot By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey is condemning the release of a suspect in the October 4 Montgomery mass shooting, saying the […]

Fairhope protest takes unexpected turn as columnist launches humorous caption contest By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS FAIRHOPE, Ala. — A 61-year-old woman was arrested during a “No Kings” rally in Fairhope after wearing a giant inflatable costume shaped like male genitalia, drawing […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. — An 8-year-old child has died following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident that occurred Sunday on Rescue Road in Union Grove, according to the Marshall County Coroner’s Office. Authorities said the accident happened […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Cordova Police Chief Jason Hare has resigned following allegations that he sexually harassed an 18-year-old dispatcher inside the police department, according to city officials. Mayor Jeremy Pate confirmed Monday that Hare, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Officials have closed the investigation into the case of August Borden, the 15-year-old Deshler High School student who suffered severe head injuries in August, ruling the incident a tragic accident rather than a criminal act. During […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Priceville police officer fired after a high-speed chase that killed a Hartselle teenager has been reinstated following a decision by the Priceville City Council on Monday. The council voted to reverse the firing of Officer […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWSPublished October 2025 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In response to a deadly downtown shooting that left two dead and 12 wounded Saturday night, Governor Kay Ivey has ordered the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A Jefferson County teenager has been indicted in three separate 2024 Birmingham murders, authorities confirmed this week. Cameron Scales, 19, faces two counts of capital murder and one count of intentional murder. The […]