State Steve Marshall endorses call for “largest deportation in U.S. history” Marshall was among the 21 Republican state attorneys general who endorsed the letter. Wesley Walter3 hours ago
Prisons Incarcerated man confirmed dead at Staton Correctional facility At least eight other individuals died within ADOC facilities in the month of December. John H. GlennJanuary 5, 2023
Prisons Five involved in inmate-on-inmate assaults at St. Clair Correctional Facility Multiple sources within the state prison system indicated that a number of incarcerated individuals were stabbed. John H. GlennJanuary 5, 2023
State Alabama Power names Jeff Peoples president and CEO Peoples succeeds Mark Crosswhite, who retired after eight years as the company’s leader. StaffJanuary 5, 2023
State Birmingham applying for grant to transform Smithfield community Overall, if awarded, the city plans to build up to 1,100 housing units across the community. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023
Prisons ADOC removes death statistics from monthly reports Statistical reports are critical in confirming the total number of deaths and other incidents that occur within ADOC facilities. John H. GlennJanuary 4, 2023
Education Troy University hires retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Boutwell as senior vice chancellor Boutwell will oversee public affairs and the university’s relationship with the military, among other responsibilities. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023
Health In case over transgender health care ban, medical groups seek to quash state subpoenas Counsel for the parties said the subpoenas go outside the scope of the lawsuit and infringe their First Amendment rights. Jacob HolmesJanuary 3, 2023
State Ivey appoints new Autauga County sheriff to finish unexpired term Ivey appointed chief deputy David Hill to fill the position after the sudden passing of two-term sheriff Joe Sedinger. Jacob HolmesJanuary 2, 2023
State Alabamians can now carry a gun in public without a permit A constitutional carry law to allow Alabamians to conceal a firearm without a permit went into effect on Sunday. John H. GlennJanuary 2, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Commission receives 94 license applications There is strong competition particularly for integrated facility licenses, with 38 applicants vying for only five licenses. Jacob HolmesDecember 31, 2022