Governor
The governor cited concerns over direct evidence as longtime advocates, including former prosecutors and officials, continued pushing for a new trial.
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- Elections
Alabama Democrats expand grassroots organizing
NFIB PAC backs Corey Hill for Alabama agriculture commissioner
NFIB Alabama endorses Katherine Robertson, 111 legislative candidates
Alabama GOP moves to protect legislative seats in Madison, Limestone
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
- Governor
- Legislature
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- National
Britt secures $128,000 for new city of Montevallo police patrol cars
Britt celebrates President Trump’s signing of the Clergy Act
Senator Britt calls for US to “use economic firepower” to end war in Ukraine
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
Sewell announces $27M grant to modernize rural rail infrastructure in the Black Belt
- Education
- Health
UAB to dedicate $192 million Shelby Biosciences Research Building
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
- Opinion
Prisons
State officials said construction was 85 percent complete as missed deadlines triggered millions in damages on the costly $1 billion project.
Prisons
The 12-month program will provide counseling, education and drug testing aimed at reducing recidivism and supporting recovery across eight facilities.
Featured Opinion
Seven years after Alabama promised reform, DOJ evidence describes leaders who failed to measure danger, enforce policy or protect life.
Governor
Anti-death penalty advocates urged clemency, citing Taylor’s age when the crimes occurred and what they described as decades of change on death row.
Featured Opinion
For years now, Chris England has fought the waste, fraud and abuse in Alabama's Department of Corrections. Why is he fighting alone?
Prisons
Williams was pronounced dead at 6:16 p.m. after Ivey declined clemency in the 2021 killing of 5-year-old Kamarie Holland.
Prisons
At a Columbiana town hall, Jones criticized ballooning prison costs, parole denials and stalled sentencing reforms.
Legislature
The Joint Contract Review Committee held ADOC contracts, questioning millions spent on prison litigation and calling for greater focus on reforms and settlements.
Elections
The Democratic gubernatorial nominee said transparency and accountability were needed after videos exposed violence and poor conditions behind bars.