State Public hearing on state aid for libraries reveals few support Ivey’s proposed code changes About 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes. Jacob Holmes5 days ago
Prisons ADOC moving all litigation to AG’s office The transition comes after AG Steve Marshall stripped ADOC attorneys of litigation authority. Josh MoonApril 13, 2023
State AG’s office raids two Jefferson County electronic bingo casinos Electronic bingo casinos have been popping up all over Jefferson County, with some cities in the county offering casino licenses. Josh MoonApril 12, 2023
State Sen. Britt, husband Wesley aid injured athlete at son’s track meet Witnesses took pictures of the Britts and wrote on Facebook about their action to assist the fallen long-jumper. Bill BrittApril 12, 2023
State New report on Alabama child wellbeing released The number of child abuse or neglect reports more than doubled in at least 27 counties. StaffApril 12, 2023
Education While community colleges nationally saw enrollment decline, Alabama bucks the trend Alabama’s community colleges have experienced an increase in enrollment by at least 5 percent each year since 2020. StaffApril 11, 2023
State Friends, fellow activists mourn loss of abortion access advocate Mia Raven Raven is the founder of the P.O.W.E.R. House in Montgomery and a founding member of the Yellowhammer Fund. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man dead at Staton Correctional Facility Kevin DeWayne Bell, a 41-year-old incarcerated man at the Elmore County facility, was reported dead on Monday. John H. GlennApril 7, 2023
State Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist forensic investigations in Alabama ADECA is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffApril 7, 2023
State Governor announces Rebuild Alabama funds more local projects With this round of funding, more than $145 million in state transportation has been awarded. StaffApril 6, 2023
Education School “choice” in one of the most segregated, unequal systems in the country De facto segregation persists, with Birmingham public schools ranking among the least integrated and most unequal in the country. Ellen GomoryApril 5, 2023