Elections Secretary of State Wes Allen signs statement on election integrity at RNC In a joint statement, Secretary of State Wes Allen outlined “fundamental steps to restoring confidence in our elections.” Chance Phillips2 days ago
Elections Etowah County registrars resign after voters given ballots based on outdated districts Secretary of State John Merrill said legislation is needed to overhaul the registrar position to establish more accountability and prevent issues from occurring again. Jacob HolmesJuly 11, 2022
Courts Moore v. Sacha Baron Cohen appears to be over A federal appeals court recently dismissed Moore's $95 million defamation lawsuit against the comedian. Josh MoonJuly 11, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man dead at Elmore Correctional Facility The incarcerated man is the second to die in the Elmore facility in as many months. John H. GlennJuly 11, 2022
Education DOJ, Madison County School Board reach agreement to “desegregate” schools The DOJ found that Black students were disciplined at an excessive rate and that multiple schools did not have a single Black faculty member. Jacob HolmesJuly 8, 2022
National Fred Gray receives Medal of Freedom Gray was one of 17 Medal of Freedom recipients honored at the White House on Thursday. Josh MoonJuly 8, 2022
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist abuse victims statewide Two state organizations in Alabama are receiving grants totaling $181,736. StaffJuly 8, 2022
Environment Mobile water board warns customers of contaminated water The MAWSS said recent testing found PFAS/PFOS chemicals at rates well above the new EPA acceptable levels. Josh MoonJuly 7, 2022
Prisons Mother of incarcerated man found dead believes son was poisoned by inmates A formal autopsy and investigation are ongoing. John H. GlennJuly 7, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalizations jump More than 500 people were in hospitals with COVID-19 on July 5. John H. GlennJuly 7, 2022
Health Report shows what abortion procedures were most common in Alabama The report also details at which stages of pregnancy abortions occurred Jacob HolmesJuly 7, 2022