News Alabama plans to expand prison ID program Alabama is expanding its prison ID program to five more facilities after issuing 111 identification credentials at Elmore Correctional Facility. Mary Claire WootenJune 24, 2026
Health Alabama Board of Pharmacy urges caution as kratom crackdown continues Alabama pharmacy officials warned about kratom risks as state authorities seized thousands of doses during a statewide enforcement effort earlier this week. Mary Claire WootenJune 18, 2026
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grants to fund statewide narcotics enforcement In a bid to strengthen public safety, state officials directed $800,000 to help local agencies coordinate resources and apprehend drug traffickers. StaffMarch 31, 2026
Legislature House expands Capitol complex safety bill to restrict drones The House substituted and amended SB231 on the floor to expand to "Capitol area" and restrict unmanned aircrafts from flying over. Mary Claire WootenMarch 6, 2026
Public safety Gov. Ivey provides update on ALEA enforcement efforts in Montgomery State troopers completed the initial “Troop Zero” detail, issuing thousands of citations and boosting security around the Capitol Complex. StaffNovember 24, 2025
Public safety Alabama, Virginia join forces in Operation Free to combat fentanyl epidemic Alabama law enforcement agencies seized more than 48,800 grams of illicit drugs, including approximately 1,700 grams of fentanyl. StaffNovember 4, 2024
State Governor awards more than $5.5 million for highway safety enforcement Three of the state’s regional traffic safety offices and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will use the funds to cover overtime and extra patrol. StaffSeptember 19, 2023
News Teen brothers, Auburn man charged with murder after Dadeville shooting The arrests of two minors for the deadly shooting is just the beginning, law enforcement officials said at a press conference Wednesday morning. Josh MoonApril 19, 2023
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grants to fight illegal and abused drugs ADECA is administering the grants using funds from the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffApril 18, 2023
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards $5.6 million for law enforcement programs The funds were made available to the state by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffFebruary 9, 2023