Prisons Gov. Kay Ivey sets execution date for Jamie Mills Mills was sentenced to death in 2007 after being convicted for the 2004 double homicide of Floyd and Vera Hill. Patrick Darrington1 hour ago
State New report shows increase in workforce readiness for Alabama public school students 62 percent of those who took the test scored at or above the silver level of workforce readiness. Patrick DarringtonMarch 18, 2024
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grants to support statewide efforts to fight drugs Ivey awarded grants to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces. StaffMarch 18, 2024
State Four Prattville library employees fired after closing library to stand with fired director “We will not stand for this," one library associate said. Jacob HolmesMarch 15, 2024
State Gov. Ivey awards $54,596 to assist victims of sex trafficking Two grants totaling $54,596 went to a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and care to victims. StaffMarch 15, 2024
Prisons Incarcerated man dies after five months in prison Approximately 43 people have died in Alabama prisons since the beginning of 2024. Patrick DarringtonMarch 14, 2024
State Conservatives launch transphobic campaign against employee at Space Camp in Huntsville Several Alabama politicians made social media posts targeting a transgender woman working at Space Camp in Huntsville. Patrick DarringtonMarch 12, 2024
Corruption John Rogers, longest serving Alabama Democrat, to plead guilty to federal charges, resign Rogers has signed a plea agreement admitting to his role in a kickback scheme. Josh MoonMarch 12, 2024
Education Prattville Library Board committee urges director to move books under new policies The policy’s content prohibitions are vague, and the policy requires a board vote to exercise its discretion over book collections. Jacob HolmesMarch 11, 2024
Education CHOOSE Act passage celebrated by Americans For Prosperity-Alabama Parents of eligible children could receive $7,000 to pay for the tuition to send their children to a private school if they choose to. Patrick DarringtonMarch 8, 2024
Education Gov. Ivey awards grant to support vocational training for incarcerated people The program will serve students at state correctional education facilities throughout Alabama. StaffMarch 8, 2024