Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance Phillips10 hours ago
State Shelby, Tuberville commemorate ALFA Centennial The senators introduced a resolution recognizing and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Alabama Farmers Federation. StaffDecember 8, 2021
State Alabama Farmers Federation announces management team changes The announcement follows the retirement last month of longtime Organization Department Director Mike Tidwell. StaffDecember 8, 2021
Prisons ADOC Commissioner Jeff Dunn out at end of year Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed John Hamm, current deputy secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, to replace Dunn. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 7, 2021
State SPLC pledges $100 million to voter engagement programs Through the Vote Your Voice grant, the organization has more than tripled its pledge for the next decade. StaffDecember 7, 2021
State BCA, CCAA name 2021 Small Business of the Year Award winners The Small Business of the Year Awards annually recognize Alabama’s preeminent small businesses. StaffDecember 7, 2021
State Nominations open for Alabama State Parks sixth annual Eagle Awards Nominations for the sixth annual Eagle Awards are open online. StaffDecember 7, 2021
State Farmers Federation members elect leaders during centennial celebration The Alabama Farmers Federation held leadership elections during its annual meeting Dec. 6 in Montgomery. StaffDecember 7, 2021
Prisons ADOC classifies 2020 death of incarcerated man as homicide Darnell McMillian died in 2020 after being placed in a cell with another incarcerated man. Both were on suicide watch. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 6, 2021
State Alabama Farmers Federation celebrates a century of serving farmers The Alabama Farmers Federation is the state’s largest farm organization. StaffDecember 6, 2021
News CNN: Lynda Blanchard to switch to governor’s race The campaign of the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate declined to comment. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 3, 2021