Prisons Another incarcerated person escapes work release as prison deaths rise At least 170 incarcerated people have died this year in Alabama prison facilities. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 14, 2023
State House speaker, majority leader urge APLS to address library controversy The House leaders threatened to use budgetary authority and statutory power to address the controversy if the APLS does not act. Jacob HolmesSeptember 14, 2023
Infrastructure Lawmakers, ALDOT meet but contract blockade carries on Lawmakers and ALDOT are squabbling over the funding for a highway project that would run from Tuscaloosa to Thomasville. Josh MoonSeptember 14, 2023
State Drive Electric Alabama hosting four showcases to celebrate National Drive Electric Week A selection of EVs will be on display at all of the events, which are free and open to the public. StaffSeptember 14, 2023
Local news Alabama Big 10 Mayors announce city life photo competition winners In total, there were 197 photos submitted, and the overall winner received more than 1,900 votes. StaffSeptember 14, 2023
Courts Filing says Cannabis Commission mislabeled applicants felons, improperly eliminated them A new filing claims the AMCC improperly eliminated some companies from the process and because of supposed failed background checks Josh MoonSeptember 13, 2023
Courts Alabama files emergency appeal to Supreme Court in redistricting case Alabama asked the Supreme Court to order a stay so that the maps can be used in the upcoming election season. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 13, 2023
Courts Families request 11th Circuit to rehear gender-affirming care case Alabama lawmakers passed a law last year that would criminalize doctors or parents for helping trans youth access gender-affirming care. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 13, 2023
Legislature Bill to criminalize absentee ballot assistance back on the docket The bill appears to pick up right where it left off in the Senate last session, and seems primed for Republican approval. Jacob HolmesSeptember 13, 2023
Courts LDF joins lawsuit challenging racist electoral practices in Newbern The plaintiffs claim that they have continually faced unlawful discrimination in attempting to vote and hold office in Newbern. Jacob HolmesSeptember 13, 2023