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Black Man Executed In Alabama Despite Concerns Over His 1998 Conviction
In 2020, a federal court ruled that Gavin's court-appointed lawyers were ineffective. Keith Edmund Gavin was put to death by the State of Alabama on July 18. Although he was convicted by a jury of his peers for fatally shooting William Clayton Jr, a delivery driver, during a robbery attempt in 1998, questions remained about Gavin’s representation during his trial. Gavin attempted a last resort handwritten appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his execution, but it was rejected without comment nearly an hour before his execution.
Montgomery, Ala., parks still reflect history of segregation
Montgomery, Ala., touts itself as the birthplace of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. But although Montgomery now embraces its history of bus boycotts and protest marches, it remains one of the most segregated U.S. cities.
Deadline to register to vote in Georgia's General Election
ATLANTA — Georgians have until Oct. 7 to register for the general election. Anyone who has not registered can do so online through the secretary of state's office if they have a valid Georgia driver's license or state-issued identification card. People can check to see if they are registered...
FBC Demopolis student earns college credit, scholarship to UM
First Baptist Church (FBC) Demopolis student Marleigh Williams earned a college credit and a scholarship to the University of Mobile (UM) after attending her fifth year of the Super Summer Alabama camp. According to the Alabama Baptist Report, the camp is a partnership of FBC and the Alabama Baptist State...
Wow! States With The Most Understaffed Prisons Include Alabama
In America, there are many concerns that citizens have when surrounding jobs. Fox Business says that what was called the "Great Resignation" back in 2021 where workers quit their jobs due to low pay, no opportunities for advancement, and feeling disrespected could happen again soon in the United States. These...
Alabama Democratic delegates rally for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s Democratic delegates are reassessing the 2024 election following President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race. Many are banding behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden’s endorsement on Sunday. However, some say an open convention may not be off the table. “Biden had vision and plenty of knowledge, so the […]
Allen: It’s time for Alabama to drop its outdated funding method for schools
Alabama is the home of rockets, research, and immense natural resources. We are also, unfortunately, one of only six states that still base funding for public schools on enrollment. This out-of-date model ignores the needs of actual students. As a North Alabama native and the CEO of the Huntsville Committee...
Tuskegee police chief and assistant chief removed from office
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WSFA) - Tuskegee Mayor Tony Haygood announced Tuesday that Police Chief Jennifer Jordan and Assistant Chief Michael Provo have been removed from office. Haygood said that the city feels it’s important to take a new direction. Patrick Mardis, the former police chief at Tuskegee University, was named interim acting chief.
In The Trenches Central Red Devils Ep. 1 “Heavy Is The Head That Wears The Crown”
Phenix City, Al – The 2024 high school football season is almost here. The Central Red Devils, the defending AHSAA Class 7A State Champions, have invited WRBL News 3 to get an in depth look at how they’ll prepare for the upcoming season. In this debut episode of the 3rd season of “In The Trenches,” […]
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