Prisons Incarcerated individual dies at Ventress Correctional Facility Charles Rocky Ramsey, a 36-year-old man incarcerated at Ventress Correctional Facility, was pronounced dead on Wednesday. John H. GlennOctober 28, 2022
News Second incarcerated man dies in state prison over the weekend Daeshun Mincey, a 21-year-old incarcerated man at the Elmore County facility, was found unresponsive at the facility on Oct. 22. John H. GlennOctober 27, 2022
State Poll: Four out of five voters likely to support medical cannabis The poll found that 79 percent of likely voters favor legal, medical cannabis in Alabama. John H. GlennOctober 27, 2022
Local news Birmingham invests $1 million in program aimed at increasing childhood literacy The investment will support Birmingham Talks, a program aimed at improving kindergarten readiness. John H. GlennOctober 27, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man found unresponsive at St. Clair Correctional Facility Jason Wade Means, 42, was pronounced dead after being found in his dorm on Saturday. John H. GlennOctober 26, 2022
Prisons ADOC confirms DOJ visited St. Clair Correctional Facility last week The DOJ attorneys conducted interviews with incarcerated individuals on their conditions and treatment within the facility. John H. GlennOctober 26, 2022
Education “Nation’s Report Card:” Alabama test scores decline less than other states But Alabama's test scores in mathematics and reading proficiency are still below the national average. John H. GlennOctober 25, 2022
National Survey: Majority of voters believe abortion should not be a crime The vast majority of Republicans, 77 percent, according to the survey, oppose criminalization before fetal viability. John H. GlennOctober 24, 2022
Infrastructure Sewell, Federal Railroad Administrator discuss train blockages in Birmingham The discussions occurred at the Harris Homes community in East Birmingham, a neighborhood that is locked between two rail crossings. John H. GlennOctober 21, 2022
News Hyundai COO orders investigation into child labor usage The Department of Labor levied labor violations against SL Alabama LLC, one of the two suppliers who allegedly used underage workers. John H. GlennOctober 20, 2022