Prisons ACLU of Alabama presses lawmakers to address prison death reporting shortfalls The organization asked Alabama lawmakers to improve prison death reporting and transparency ahead of today’s Joint Prison Oversight Committee hearing. Mary Claire WootenJuly 23, 2025
Economy Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report reveals increased home sales Alabama home sales rose in June, continuing a rebound, though activity remains below pre-2024 levels. Mary Claire WootenJuly 22, 2025
Congress Sen. Tuberville demands tariffs to defend cabinet manufacturing jobs Tuberville urged 100 percent tariffs on foreign cabinets to protect U.S. manufacturing. Mary Claire WootenJuly 18, 2025
Prisons Advocacy groups push for fairer parole guidelines in overhaul Advocates challenge Alabama’s proposed parole guidelines, urging fairer scoring, transparency and some additions to better reflect rehabilitation and public safety. Mary Claire WootenJuly 17, 2025
State Peoples’ preliminary autopsy report leaves family with more questions An independent autopsy revealed no exit wound or remaining projectiles in Peoples' body. Mary Claire WootenJuly 16, 2025
Local news Homewood mayor urges ALEA to release bodycam footage in fatal shooting Mayor Alex Wyatt released a statement Monday urging ALEA to release bodycam footage to Jabari Peoples’ family amid calls for transparency. Mary Claire WootenJuly 15, 2025
Courts Attorney General pushes for court to deny immunity for ex-officer Alabama AG says ex-officer lacks clear right to immunity, urging court to let jury decide fatal shooting case. Mary Claire WootenJuly 11, 2025
Education ALSBOE reviews RAISE Act funding rollout and oversight measures The State Board of Education reviewed implementation plans for the RAISE Act and discussed oversight provisions. Mary Claire WootenJuly 10, 2025
Education Alabama students show reading gains, mixed math results in 2025 assessment Alabama students showed reading gains, though math proficiency stayed flat despite fewer low scores statewide. Mary Claire WootenJuly 9, 2025
News Gov. Ivey appoints new chair to the Board of Pardons and Paroles Hal Nash, a veteran law enforcement officer, was appointed Chair of Alabama’s Pardons and Paroles Board Mary Claire WootenJuly 8, 2025