Prisons Two sentenced for conspiring to bring illegal narcotics into Staton Correctional Facility Lamar Graves Jr., 42, and Derrick Antwon Traylor, 44, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. John H. GlennFebruary 17, 2023
Legislature Prison oversight committee grapples with good time executive order, pre-filed bills Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, called the executive order an overreach that seems "retaliatory" to the recent prison work stoppage. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | You froze a man to death The killing of Tony Mitchell wasn't an anomaly. It's a product of our callous and cruel corrections system. Josh MoonFebruary 16, 2023
Opinion Opinion | End of emergency SNAP allotments will increase hunger Increased benefits will expire at the end of February, and that means hunger is likely to get worse again. Carol GundlachFebruary 16, 2023
Congress Sen. Katie Britt named ranking member of Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee This is the first time that a freshman senator will be chair or ranking member of this subcommittee. StaffFebruary 16, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey announces grants to support domestic violence shelters The funding is through the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund. StaffFebruary 16, 2023
Party politics ALGOP moves DeSantis event to larger venue to meet demand The March 9 dinner has been moved from the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel to the nearby Finley Center. StaffFebruary 16, 2023
Prisons 22-year-old incarcerated man buried at Limestone without family’s knowledge "I just worry is he cold in that grave?" Fletcher said. "I know that sounds ridiculous, but I can't help it." John H. GlennFebruary 15, 2023
Legislature Bill would allow local governments to reduce local taxes on food The bill stalled in committee last year after the Association of County Commissions of Alabama raised concerns. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2023
Economy Report: Inflation eases slightly on Main Street but remains top business problem Forty-five percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill, up four points from December. StaffFebruary 15, 2023