State Alabama lawmakers propose Veterans Resource Center for holistic support The initiative aims to create a comprehensive, sustainable resource hub for veterans, military personnel and their families. Staff2 days ago
Education Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges In Prattville and beyond, library staff and board members have been largely following proper protocol to deal with challenges. Jacob HolmesNovember 29, 2023
Prisons Family: ADOC officer died from an asthma attack induced by inhaling mace It has been over two weeks since the officer's death and ADOC still has not contacted the officer's mother about her death. Patrick DarringtonNovember 28, 2023
Health Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay The statistics also show that 87.3 percent of the women served by certified midwives in 2022 were white. Jacob HolmesNovember 28, 2023
News Family was denied seeing incarcerated loved one who had brain surgery “Something with that policy needs to change, and it needs to change now,” Crafton said. Patrick DarringtonNovember 24, 2023
State Black man suing three Lauderdale County jail correctional officers for assault One officer was terminated for excessive force by Sheriff Joe Hamilton, but two others remain employed. Patrick DarringtonNovember 22, 2023
Education APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request Although the APLS executive board took its first action Thursday, it will be a long wait before the board can take a final vote... Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2023
Health Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues A new study has pinpointed Alabama as experiencing the sixth-highest increase in mental health issues from 2022 to 2023. Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2023
Prisons Lawsuit alleges ADOC guard encouraged violence against an incarcerated person An ADOC guard is being accused of encouraging incarcerated people to murder another incarcerated person. Patrick DarringtonNovember 21, 2023
State Rickwood Caverns celebrates holiday season with “Wonderland Under Warrior” Wonderland Under Warrior began Saturday, Nov. 18, and runs through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. StaffNovember 21, 2023
State AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners The unique contest annually crowns two winners, one each from Team Alabama and Team Auburn. StaffNovember 21, 2023