Archive - Tread by Lee Hedgepeth

He became the first Black mayor of Newbern, Alabama. A white minority locked him out of town hall.

Now, Mayor Patrick Braxton has filed a federal lawsuit he hopes will make things right.

Jun 5, 2023 •

Jasiah Scott, 14, was killed on a go-kart ride. His mother is waiting for an apology.

Denise Scott said she wants to hear from the man who struck her son.

Apr 18, 2023 •

An 82-year-old rode a bus 2,000 miles to answer the call of an Alabama 'prophet.' Then she found herself sleeping in a parking lot.

Janet Ndegwa said the Holy Spirit led her to Church International in Warrior.

May 25, 2023 •

‘Never Alone’: The suffocation of Kenneth Eugene Smith

On Thursday, Smith became the first human ever subjected to a nitrogen suffocation execution. Read one reporter’s eyewitness account.

Jan 26, 2024 •

Why I left CBS 42

I reported for Birmingham's WIAT for nearly two years. Now, it's time to move on. Here's why.

Mar 7, 2023 •

Lawn and order: How an Alabama veterinarian's garden landed her in criminal court

The prosecutor argued the garden didn't "fit in" with the neighborhood aesthetic.

Apr 13, 2023 •

After seven months, Alabama woman completes 60,000 piece puzzle

The 232-square-foot world map is considered the world's largest commercially available puzzle

Jun 4, 2023 •

The humanity of Kenneth Eugene Smith

Alabama will attempt to kill Smith for the second time on Thursday in the nation's first execution by nitrogen suffocation.

Jan 24, 2024 •

Miles outside their jurisdiction, Alabama police shoot, kill man in front of his mother, wife, and 9-year-old

They left his family with blood and unanswered questions.

May 3, 2023 •

When they sang 'Amazing Grace': The Alabama Execution of James Barber

Alabama condemned him to death. He said he was headed for Higher Ground.

Jul 21, 2023 •

She forgave her grandmother's murderer. She watched as Alabama killed him anyway.

Sarah Gregory spent days with Jimi Barber before witnessing his execution

Aug 3, 2023 •

In Alabama, we prey

An Ohio family answered the call of a self-proclaimed 'prophet.' They lost it all.

Jul 17, 2023 •

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