Prisons
A federal complaint alleges that the family of a deceased incarcerated person had their loved one’s body returned in a decomposing state.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project
Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents
Gov. Kay Ivey marks seven years in office, infrastructure funding
Gov. Ivey signs “Parental Right to Know” bill
Ivey signs anti-DEI legislation, takes effect in October
- Legislature
- Economy
Small business optimism reaches lowest level since 2012
Mercedes Benz workers file for an election to join the UAW
Gov. Ivey: Economic development projects inject $6 billion into Alabama communities
Mercedes workers file federal charges with NLRB to stop union busting
Alabama’s labor rate steady at 57.4 percent
- National
Sewell honors retirement of Tennessee State’s first woman president
Alabama man charged with detonating explosive device outside Alabama AG’s Office
Sewell introduces legislation to rename post office after civil rights leader
Sewell to host Greene County meet and greet in Forkland
ALGOP chair joins chorus criticizing alignment of Easter, transgender visibility day
- Education
Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content”
New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy
UA hosts senators, highlights dyslexia program success and teacher impact
Stillman finalizes partnership with BSC to accept student transfers
Sen. Britt celebrates Tuskegee’s new flight school, backed by $6.7 million grant
- Health
Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association
Alabama doctors unveil “Your Care is at Our Core,” emphasizing personal connections
Medical center in Mobile resumes IVF services
ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama
Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners
- Opinion
Opinion | High school graduation, college and career readiness rates improve
Opinion | Threat to democracy in Alabama: The tyranny of the minority
Opinion | I’d vote for Anthony Daniels
Opinion | Fund Summer EBT and invest in a healthier future for Alabama’s children
Opinion | Update Alabama’s tax code to accommodate new smoke-free alternatives
family stories
News
“Something with that policy needs to change, and it needs to change now,” Crafton said.
Prisons
Eddie Richmond was only 20 years old when he was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at Fountain Correctional Facility.
Featured Opinion
Family truly is what one makes it. Sure, we have blood relatives, but there is so much more to family than just blood.
Opinion
Alabama is in the top 10 percent of American households who experience hunger.
Courts
Faith communities, prisoners’ rights groups, friends and family of man sentenced to life at 16-years-old are advocating for his parole to be approved after...
Opinion
Modern political candidates spend a lot of time presenting themselves as culturally acceptable to voters. That means a lot of talk about God, faith,...
News
A 14-year-old Alabama boy has confessed to shooting and killing five family members in their home in North Alabama, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office...
Featured Opinion
Our insurance stinks. My wife and I have a 1-year-old daughter, and the family health insurance plan that we signed up for through her...
Opinion
This week, our nation celebrates its 243rd birthday. Most of us will spend the day celebrating with family and friends, barbecuing and watching fireworks....