Prisons
The death and other recent homicides and suicides underscore longstanding problems in Alabama's prisons.
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Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November
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Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
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PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
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Prisons
The Alabama Department of Corrections is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over the state's deadly prisons.
Health
A CDC advisory panel is expected to meet Wednesday to review data and make recommendations for use among those 12 to 15.
Economy
Gov. Kay Ivey said the state's participation in all federal pandemic aid programs will end June 19.
State
The NFL noted the nonprofit's success in freeing Ronald McKeithen from a life sentence in March.
Prisons
A worker there said the man may have overdosed on illicit drugs, which the person said are entering through staff.
Prisons
Ian Rettig was stabbed the day before his expected release — and a day before his birthday.
Health
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urged the public to get vaccinated, or Alabama could see another deadly COVID-19 spike.
Legislature
Sen. Smitherman's bill passed the Senate but failed to make it to the House floor. He plans to bring it back next year.
Health
The number of doses administered in Alabama has dropped by more than 40 percent since April 13.