Courts Gov. Ivey calls special primary election for Alabama-drawn State Senate map The August 11 vote will follow an appeals court ruling that allowed the 2021 map for Senate Districts 25 and 26. Staff2 days ago
Governor Gov. Ivey to kick off Made in Alabama Showcase The governor selected 14 top-rated businesses for their work in producing exceptional products. StaffOctober 14, 2022
Education DOJ: Alabama segregates disabled foster kids into inferior schools The report found that foster children with disabilities are placed in on-site schools that fail to provide adequate education. Jacob HolmesOctober 13, 2022
Prisons ADOC confirms death of incarcerated man at Bullock Correctional Facility Jordan Daniel Johnson, a 25-year-old incarcerated individual at the Bullock County facility, was found unresponsive. John H. GlennOctober 13, 2022
Prisons Ward: Pardoning simple Alabama marijuana offenses “won’t have an impact” The director of the Bureau of Pardons and Paroles said fewer than 100 people are in state prison solely on marijuana charges. Jacob HolmesOctober 13, 2022
Prisons “A moral and legal disaster:” SPLC throws support behind prison strike The SPLC said the strike "demonstrates the understandable frustration of those incarcerated and their desire to be heard." John H. GlennOctober 13, 2022
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs proclamation declaring October Alabama HBCU Month Alabama has the largest number of HBCUs in the nation. StaffOctober 13, 2022
National White House weighs in on Tuberville’s “reparation” comments The White House is among a chorus of state and national figures speaking out against the senator's comments. John H. GlennOctober 12, 2022
National House Minority Leader: Tuberville belongs in “concussion protocol” As Tuberville remains silent, the criticism of his racist remarks grows and an odd defense emerges. Josh MoonOctober 12, 2022
Elections Libertarians call for end to “civil rights violations” against Lee County candidate Lee County Commission candidate Lance Farrar said he is being unfairly blocked from attending commission meetings. Jacob HolmesOctober 12, 2022
Courts Federal court orders Alabama Secretary of State to turn over voting records Federal Judge Myron Thompson questioned Secretary Merrill's motivations in denying GBM the voter registration records. Josh MoonOctober 12, 2022