Governor Ivey selects latest round of appointments Gov. Kay Ivey announced her latest batch of appointments to several public boards and commissions. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 12, 2024
Legislature Roofer fined for teen’s death as bill filed to ease child labor restrictions On July 1, 2019, a 15-year-old was working on a roof in Cullman and fell about 50 feet to the ground. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 8, 2024
Prisons Board schedules 65 parole hearings, 29 pardon hearings The board has received more scrutiny as of late due to the decreased rate of individuals receiving parole. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 7, 2024
Prisons 325 people died in custody of ADOC in 2023 There have now been more than 1,000 deaths in Alabama prisons since a 2019 DOJ investigation found Alabama's prisons unconstitutional. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 2, 2024
Economy Hyundai workers “stand up” to announce unionization campaign to join UAW Based on testimonies from workers at both Mercedes and Hyundai, joining the UAW would help in attempting to obtain better working conditions and a... Patrick DarringtonFebruary 1, 2024
Prisons Board schedules 76 parole hearings, 29 pardon hearings This week, the Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole will consider 105 cases. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 30, 2024
Prisons Alabama carries out first execution by nitrogen hypoxia "An unbelievable evil was unleashed tonight in Alabama," Smith's spiritual adviser said. "That was torture." Patrick DarringtonJanuary 26, 2024
Courts Court allows nitrogen gas execution to proceed Judges for the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision to deny Smith’s appeal for a preliminary injunction. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 25, 2024
Economy Alabama’s union membership increased for 2nd year, report finds There were also increases for workers whose jobs are covered by unions but are not members of unions themselves. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 25, 2024
Prisons Sources: Death row left without heat, despite complaints Individuals incarcerated on Alabama’s death row have been without heat for a few weeks, according to sources. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 17, 2024