Governor Ivey makes appointments for district judgeship and district attorney positions Ivey filled vacancies in the 17th, 28th and 35th judicial circuits. Jacob HolmesJanuary 28, 2025
Legislature State Rep. Marilyn Lands bringing bill to address infant, maternal mortality The bill would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant women. Jacob HolmesJanuary 24, 2025
Prisons Alabama prisoners dying at a rate four times the national average Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average. Jacob HolmesJanuary 23, 2025
State APLS meeting postponed due to winter weather Board member Amy Minton shared a story speculating that the board could be prepared to fire director Nancy Pack. Jacob HolmesJanuary 22, 2025
Local news Friends of the Library present $63,000 donation to Dothan library This year's donation represents the largest annual gift to DHCLS in the history of the group. Jacob HolmesJanuary 20, 2025
News ACLU unveils “Vision 2030” plan to address inequity in Alabama The affiliate plans to increase its focus on voting rights, gender justice, and criminal legal reform. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2025
Courts College teachers, students file federal suit against anti-DEI law The passage of the hill has led numerous DEI offices and programs to close since October. Jacob HolmesJanuary 15, 2025
Local news Fairhope City Council reappoints library board members targeted by Clean Up Alabama The decision bolsters the board's current response to book challenges. Jacob HolmesJanuary 14, 2025
Governor Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration President-elect Donald Trump complained about the flags being flown at half-staff during his inauguration. Jacob HolmesJanuary 14, 2025
Legislature Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds Alabama lawmakers passed a similar bill last year protecting doctors who prescribed off-label medications. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2025