Crime

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BEAUREGARD, Ala. — A disturbing animal cruelty investigation is underway in Lee County after authorities discovered 29 dead dogs discarded in plastic bags and piled in the backyard of a Beauregard […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A 17-year-old Pleasant Grove High School senior is facing a long road to recovery after being seriously wounded in a Birmingham shooting that claimed the life of his best friend. Sam […]

By Speakin’ Out News Staff BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A former high-ranking Birmingham Fire and Rescue official and his son are facing multiple felony charges following a state investigation into alleged Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan […]

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MOBILE, Ala. — A Mobile police officer who was shot during a tense standoff Sunday morning is recovering and remains in stable condition, according to the Mobile Police Department. Lt. Lorenzo Matthews, […]

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WALKER COUNTY, Ala. — Authorities in Walker County say a child found dead following an extensive search showed no signs of trauma or assault, though the cause of death remains unknown as investigators continue their […]

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham police have charged two additional suspects in the weekend shooting death of a Birmingham father whose family says he was gunned down in front of his young daughter. Authorities announced […]

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS LEEDS, Ala. — A Jefferson County man with a background in public service and education has been arrested on nearly two dozen charges involving alleged child sexual abuse and child pornography, according […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWSPublished Dec. 23, 2025 An Alabama mother has been arrested after authorities say loose bits of marijuana were discovered inside Christmas candy bags distributed to a kindergarten class in Brewton. Karima Frasier, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Gadsden woman has been arrested in connection with a 2023 homicide case in Jackson County, authorities confirmed. Johneil Steadman, 23, of Gadsden, was taken into custody on Christmas Day and charged with murder and abuse […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS SHELBY COUNTY — A 63-year-old Pelham woman remains behind bars today following her arrest on felony charges involving the alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor. Lorri Kitchen was taken into custody Monday […]