Courts Parents sue AMCC for failing to create patient registry, delaying cannabis access Parents demand court intervention as Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission delays treatment access despite clear legal mandates. Bill Britt14 hours ago
Prisons ADOC releases name of individual found dead at Donaldson on Sunday Joseph Paul Mitchell, a 60-year-old incarcerated man at the facility, was found unresponsive in a facility dorm. John H. GlennOctober 14, 2022
Economy Another record-breaking month for the Port Authority 2022 volumes are now 14 percent higher than 2021 volumes. StaffOctober 14, 2022
Governor Governor awards nearly $19.3 million to improve Alabama communities The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. StaffOctober 14, 2022
State Alabama Medical Cannabis Association launches, names executive director Patrick Lindsey will serve as the group’s executive director, effective immediately. StaffOctober 14, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey to kick off Made in Alabama Showcase The governor selected 14 top-rated businesses for their work in producing exceptional products. StaffOctober 14, 2022
Education DOJ: Alabama segregates disabled foster kids into inferior schools The report found that foster children with disabilities are placed in on-site schools that fail to provide adequate education. Jacob HolmesOctober 13, 2022
Prisons ADOC confirms death of incarcerated man at Bullock Correctional Facility Jordan Daniel Johnson, a 25-year-old incarcerated individual at the Bullock County facility, was found unresponsive. John H. GlennOctober 13, 2022
Prisons Ward: Pardoning simple Alabama marijuana offenses “won’t have an impact” The director of the Bureau of Pardons and Paroles said fewer than 100 people are in state prison solely on marijuana charges. Jacob HolmesOctober 13, 2022
Prisons “A moral and legal disaster:” SPLC throws support behind prison strike The SPLC said the strike "demonstrates the understandable frustration of those incarcerated and their desire to be heard." John H. GlennOctober 13, 2022
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs proclamation declaring October Alabama HBCU Month Alabama has the largest number of HBCUs in the nation. StaffOctober 13, 2022