Prisons Alabama prisoners dying at a rate four times the national average Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average. Jacob Holmes5 hours ago
Education AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications The ESA program comes as a result of Gov. Kay Ivey’s CHOOSE Act. StaffJanuary 6, 2025
State Pre-filed bills to add definition for “machine gun” and heightened penalties The three pre-filed bills aim to define "machine gun," enforce firearm storage requirements and increase penalties for machine gun crimes. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 3, 2025
Public safety EMA Director Smitherman keeps state ahead of emergencies The primary work of the agency is strengthening the resilience of the state to mitigate impacts from disasters. Jacob HolmesJanuary 2, 2025
Prisons Alabama incarceration rates rose in 2023 amid overcrowding Alabama’s incarceration rate rose in 2023 with a 6.3 percent increase in women prisoners. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 2, 2025
State American homelessness is on the rise, what about in Alabama? With national homelessness on an unprecedented rise, what is the state of homelessness in Alabama? Alex JobinDecember 31, 2024
State Sweet Grown Alabama highlights 2024 growth through grants Sweet Grown Alabama promotes local agriculture through events, influencer partnerships and grants, connecting farmers to communities Mary Claire WootenDecember 31, 2024
Prisons Steve Marshall proud Alabama leads US in executions, despite backlash This year marks the first time Alabama has led the U.S. in executions. Wesley WalterDecember 27, 2024
Education Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities Alabama will continue exploring education funding reform to address inequities, with a focus on student needs. Mary Claire WootenDecember 27, 2024
State Looming TikTok ban could have consequences for Alabama businesses, content creators Some 78,000 businesses in Alabama actively use TikTok. Jacob HolmesDecember 24, 2024
State Perry County PREP Center honors more than 60 new graduates Of the PREP Center's nearly 300 graduates, 0 percent have returned to prison after graduation. Mary Claire WootenDecember 24, 2024