Prisons Two men attempted suicide in Alabama prisons Sunday, one died 34-year-old Steven Seay’s death marks at least 56 people who have died inside ADOC prisons this year. Patrick DarringtonJune 14, 2023
State Alabama NAACP to host voting rights summit in Shelby County The summit will come on the 10th anniversary of the Shelby v. Holder decision. Patrick DarringtonJune 14, 2023
Governor Ivey signs legislation providing more support for Alabama ports The legislation provides tax incentives for businesses aimed at enticing their utilization of Alabama ports. Patrick DarringtonJune 12, 2023
Congress Sewell: SCOTUS decision a “historic victory” for Black voters in Alabama “Today was a historic win,” Sewell said. "It was a win for democracy itself.” Patrick DarringtonJune 9, 2023
State Sen. Katie Britt: Gen. Dickinson confirmed Space Command belongs in Huntsville “General Dickinson just confirmed to us that the headquarters of U.S. Space Command belongs on Redstone Arsenal," Britt said. Patrick DarringtonJune 8, 2023
Governor Ivey makes large batch of appointments Wednesday Appointees include new members of the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Council and several county Boards of Registrars. Patrick DarringtonJune 8, 2023
Legislature Occupational tax bill died this session. What was the reason? SB65 would have cut the occupational tax in certain cities down to 1 percent gradually over time, virtually eliminating it. Patrick DarringtonJune 7, 2023
National SPLC releases 2022 “Year In Hate and Extremism” report The SPLC found that there was a marked shift in extremism into mainstream discourse and onto “main street” in 2022. Patrick DarringtonJune 7, 2023
Legislature Why were there no gambling bills this session? The Legislature introduced and passed dozens of bills addressing an abundance of issues — except gambling. Patrick DarringtonJune 6, 2023
Prisons Two incarcerated men found dead in separate facilities Wednesday With their passing, at least 54 individuals have died in Alabama state prisons this year. Patrick DarringtonJune 5, 2023