The Latest Breaking News from Alabama

Alabama governor commutes sentence of prisoner on death row

Toforest Johnson’s death penalty reduced to life in prison without parole over doubts about his conviction

The Guardian - US · 13h ago

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey spares death row inmate, citing doubts about evidence

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Toforest Johnson to life in prison without parole

The Independent UK · 14h ago

Huntsville Measles Investigation Reaches 195 Contacts, and Alabama Has Not Yet Named a Third Exposure Site

Alabama health officials have identified 195 contacts in the Huntsville measles case and a third exposure site. What families should do now.

Medical Daily · 20h ago

Voting Machines Form Reef Lane: Alabama sinks 124 devices for mackerel; long-term gains still unproven

In October 1997, Alabama launched a groundbreaking initiative by creating an artificial reef from old voting machines to aid local fisheries. The 124 devices formed a 1.5-mile stretch, linking two pre-existing reefs and facilitating fish migration. This inventive scheme aimed to enrich the habitats of red snapper and king mackerel…

The Times of India · Oct 18

HHS Declares Hurricane Isaias Health Emergencies in Florida and Alabama, Easing Care Rules as Families Seek Refills

HHS declared Hurricane Isaias a health emergency in Florida and Alabama. See how refill rules, dialysis help, and a distress line can support families.

Medical Daily · Oct 16

Huntsville Measles Case Puts Bailey Cove Subway and Publix Visitors on Symptom Watch Through Late October

A traveler with measles visited a Huntsville Subway and Publix while contagious. See the exposure times, symptoms, and when to call a doctor.

Medical Daily · Oct 15

Amid ‘time of transition,’ Freedom Caucus sees room to grow its influence

The House Freedom Caucus is poised to look very different next year, with several stalwarts of the hard-line conservative bloc moving on. Reps. Andy Biggs of Arizona, Byron Donalds of Florida and Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin are all running for governor. Alabama Rep. Barry Moore is favored to win election…

Roll Call · Oct 14

New Essay: "The Establishment Clause At The Second Founding"

"The relevant time frame to understand the Establishment Clause for state cases is 1868, and not 1791."

Reason · Oct 13

I drove the length of Mississippi – these are the spots you should visit on a road trip

On a journey across the southern state, Annabel Grossman revels in the Delta blues, explores civil rights history and walks in the footsteps of rock and roll royalty

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Pensacola-Area Water Customers Told to Boil Water as DeSantis Targets 95% of FPL Isaias Outages by Monday Night

ECUA customers near Pensacola remain under a boil-water notice after Isaias, as Florida targets most power restoration by Monday night. What to do now.

Medical Daily · Oct 12