State Jefferson County gets $1.5 million for domestic violence response The grants twill fund domestic violence prosecutions, survivor services and support programs for children affected by abuse in Jefferson County. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
State Judge John Carroll, former dean of Cumberland Law School, dies Carroll served for 14 years as a U.S. magistrate judge and as the dean of the law school from 2001-2014. Jacob HolmesAugust 17, 2023
State “National” neo-Confederate conference to be held in Wetumpka The SCC, labeled a hate group by the SPLC, states its goal is to re-establish an "independant (sic) Southern republic.” Jacob HolmesAugust 16, 2023
State Former parole chair discusses the declining parole rate Alabama is on track to grant the lowest percentage of paroles in over a decade. Patrick DarringtonAugust 16, 2023
Health Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again? The commission is accused of engaging in illegal voting, holding illegal deliberations, and utilizing improper parliamentary procedures. Bill BrittAugust 15, 2023
State AG wants to hire outside lawyers to fight culture war, redistricting issues The attorney general’s office is attempting to obtain funds to pay for two outside legal contracts. Patrick DarringtonAugust 15, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated person dies at Easterling Correctional Facility Inquiries for ADOC, a public state agency, to confirm deaths to APR have been ignored. Patrick DarringtonAugust 15, 2023
Environment Wildlife Federation partners for environmental restoration effort on Gulf Coast Limestone for the restoration project is provided by Vulcan Materials Company and will be transported by Cooper Marine. StaffAugust 15, 2023
State Alabama Public Library Service board asks AG for opinion on regulating local libraries The vote came at the urging of APLS District 5 board member John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Republican Party. Jacob HolmesAugust 14, 2023
State Alabama DHR accepting final round of child care bonus applications Grant applications will be accepted through Aug. 16, 2023. StaffAugust 14, 2023
News Incarcerated person takes guard hostage at Donaldson facility, situation ongoing Statewide prison lockdown after an incarcerated individual took a guard hostage at William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonAugust 13, 2023