Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grant for law enforcement training statewide The grants come from funds made available to the state by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffApril 17, 2023
Legislature Bill to ban “trigger activators” advances in House committee Only one lawmaker expressed any concern about the bill and the lack of language creating stiffer sentences. Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2023
Legislature Bill would create penalty for failure to disclose concealed carry to officers The Alabama Legislature created the duty to disclose as part of its legislation last year, but did not include a penalty. Jacob HolmesFebruary 21, 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
Legislature First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Hooper’s accuser matched his power with some of her own Hooper’s accuser seems to have successfully matched his power with some of her own. And she just might be winning. David PersonDecember 1, 2022
Public safety Former Citronelle police chief indictment alleges use of excessive force According to the indictment, Norris kneed a man multiple times in the abdomen, causing him injury. Jacob HolmesOctober 4, 2022
Public safety Governor awards grant to bolster public safety in Birmingham The grants are designed to help police and community organizations reduce crime. StaffAugust 31, 2022
Governor Governor Ivey awards grant to help protect state troopers, ALEA agents The $20,365 grant to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will provide new bulletproof vests for its agents. StaffAugust 23, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Maybe the FBI raided Trump’s house because he broke the law The former president had a history of mishandling official records and misusing classified information. Josh MoonAugust 11, 2022