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 Walter2 days ago
Education Olivier Charles appointed President of Bishop State Community College Charles’ appointment marks one of two of the last permanent college presidential appointments at Alabama’s community and technical colleges. StaffJuly 14, 2022
News Alabama’s prison system sees one of the deadliest weeks in recent memory The ADOC spokesperson did not give a cause of death for each incarcerated man and said that their deaths are being investigated. John H. GlennJuly 13, 2022
Prisons State bond sale to fund prison construction finalized despite legal challenges The state's $509 million bond sale to fund the construction of two new men's prisons was finalized Tuesday morning, despite lawsuits. John H. GlennJuly 13, 2022
State Analysis | The Alabama Supreme Court’s very troubling Greenetrack opinion A little more than a week ago, the state’s highest court dropped a bombshell that relatively few people seemed to notice. Josh MoonJuly 12, 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
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