Elections Alabama Democratic Party disqualifies Sebrina Martin A subcommittee found substantial evidence that Martin violated bylaws of the party as well as multiple canons of judicial ethics. Jacob HolmesJuly 19, 2022
Elections Democratic Party procedure could revoke nomination from Sebrina Martin Parties are not legally required to follow primary results, and Democratic Party bylaws provide for the removal of a nominee. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2022
Elections Sebrina Martin lost custody of six children for use of excessive corporal punishment Court documents show Martin lost custody of six children due to excessive corporal punishment in her Montgomery home in July 2013. Jacob HolmesJune 9, 2022
Health Lawsuit alleges teen girl abused in Alabama psychiatric residential center The 16-year-old girl suffered from abuse from staff and residents at Sequel Owens Cross Roads, according to the lawsuit, resulting in a broken jaw. Eddie BurkhalterJune 2, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey awards more than $9.5 million to assist victims of crime Ivey awarded 25 grants totaling more than $9.5 million to help victims of crime across Alabama. StaffDecember 17, 2021
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grant for new system to aid child abuse victims Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $375,000 grant to establish a statewide network that will ensure that victims of child abuse receive immediate and... StaffJuly 10, 2020
National April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month U.S. Attorney Jay Town recognized Tuesday that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to focus on the safety and well-being of... Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2020
Courts Parole hearings this Week The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles announced in a statement to the press that it will hold parole hearings for twenty violent offenders... Brandon MoseleyDecember 17, 2019
Featured Opinion Opinion | A big difference many people refuse to see Want to see the difference between Alabama Republicans in Congress and the only Alabama Democrat in the U.S. Senate Doug Jones? It’s pretty stark.... Joey KennedyDecember 12, 2019
News Doug Jones introduces bills to curb child abuse and neglect, boost adoptions Members of the U.S. Senate could vote as early as this week on two bipartisan bills meant to help prevent child abuse and neglect... Eddie BurkhalterDecember 11, 2019