Congress Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act The bill received bipartisan support and is primed for final passage. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Public safety Several national civil rights lawyers join the legal team for Jawan Dallas’ family Jawan Dallas was a 36-year-old Black man who was killed after being tased by police July 2. Patrick DarringtonJuly 11, 2023
Prisons Former ADOC nurse describes what she witnessed and her fear for incarcerated husband Crystal Chapman has first-hand experience with Alabama prisons as a former nurse — now she's afraid her husband may die there. Patrick DarringtonJuly 11, 2023
Health Medical cannabis commissioner slams third-party evaluation process The commission voted to stay its course, brining in KPMG to audit the commission's scoring process with plans to restart the licensure awarding process. Jacob HolmesJuly 11, 2023
Prisons Yellowhammer Files: Inside Alabama’s crumbling, inhumane prison system This unflinching series goes inside Alabama’s criminal legal crisis. Chandra BozelkoJuly 11, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues urge administrative action to address passport delays In the letter, senators note reports from Americans regarding issues and concerns with delayed wait times. StaffJuly 11, 2023
Public safety Mobile police hold press conference after man killed by tasing Attorneys representing Jawan Dallas’s family also released a response to the remarks. Patrick DarringtonJuly 10, 2023
Environment How Alabama Extension restores Dauphin Island oysters Reefs of Little Dauphin Bay have shrunk in recent years, as Dauphin Island and the Alabama coast have faced erosion. Samuel StettheimerJuly 10, 2023
State Americans for Prosperity to open Alabama chapter The chapter will be led by Adam Thompson, who previously worked for Gov. Kay Ivey. StaffJuly 10, 2023
Elections Ivey sets dates for House District 16 special election Rep. Kyle South vacated the seat to serve as president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama. StaffJuly 7, 2023
Public safety Family of man tased by Mobile police demand justice, to see body cam footage Jawan Dallas was tased to death by a Mobile police officer on July 2. Patrick DarringtonJuly 7, 2023